From basic maintenance to restoring instruments centuries old, our talented luthiers here at Fiddlershop have seen it all. Fiddlershop offers expert repair and restoration for violins, violas, cellos and double basses. With a fully equipped workshop, we can take care of the most challenging repairs and services. Contact us today to tell us about your needs and get a free quote on your project!
Setup & Adjustments
As professional musicians, we understand the difference a properly setup instrument can make. Violinists travel far and wide to visit our workshop and have their instrument set up by our team of luthiers. Our luthiers are not only extraordinary technicians, but they are also talented musicians and will bring the most out of your instrument.
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SERVICES |
VIOLIN / VIOLA |
CELLO |
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New student bridge |
$75.00 |
$175.00 |
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A good quality bridge carved by hand, some artistic carving is omitted |
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New professional bridge |
$120.00 |
$350.00 |
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Highest quality bridge carved by hand, including artistic and acoustic carving |
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Peg installation |
$99.00 |
$169.00 |
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Cost of pegs not included |
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New soundpost, regular |
$49.00 |
$69.00 |
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Includes adjustment when the instrument is picked up |
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New soundpost, deluxe |
$59.00 |
$79.00 |
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Includes adjustment when the instrument is picked up |
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End-button / endpin |
$49.00 |
$99.00 |
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Replacement of end-button/endpin (cost of product not included) |
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General adjustment |
$99.00 / HOUR |
$99.00 / HOUR |
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Hourly quotes are based on extensive experience with all repairs and services, and are subject to change while services are underway |
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Fingerboard & Neck Adjustments
Over time, the fingerboard and neck on your stringed instrument might wear down, lose its projection or change due to climate. Our luthiers are masters at getting the neck and fingerboard back to perfect condition. A properly shaped fingerboard and neck will enhance playability and tone tremendously.
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SERVICES |
VIOLIN / VIOLA |
CELLO |
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Fingerboard re-glue |
$99.00 |
$149.00 |
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Includes cleaning & preparing the gluing surfaces, aligning & gluing fingerboard |
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Fingerboard dressing |
$45.00 |
$65.00 |
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Using a scraper to remove small bumps from wear & tear |
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Fingerboard re-shape |
$200.00 |
$325.00 |
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Remove the nut and use a plane to resurface the entire fingerboard, finishing with a scraper to be perfectly smooth |
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Fingerboard replacement |
$500.00 |
$850.00 |
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Craft a new fingerboard from an ebony blank, includes replacement nut |
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Neck adjustment (body shim) |
$99.00 / HOUR |
$99.00 / HOUR |
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This work generally takes 2 to 4 hours, but every instrument is different, evaluation is necessary |
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Neck adjustment (fingerboard shim) |
$99.00 / HOUR |
$99.00 / HOUR |
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This work generally takes 3 to 6 hours, but every instrument is different, evaluation is necessary |
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Full neck reset |
FROM $450.00 |
FROM $600.00 |
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For fixing the neck angle. Remove the neck, adjust the joint or add material as needed, align and re-glue the neck |
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Repair & Restorations
Our full-service workshop is set up to do the most challenging repairs. We offer all external and internal repairs, including cosmetic work. When it comes to your instrument, you want to work with the best.
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SERVICE |
VIOLIN / VIOLA |
CELLO |
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Basic cleaning |
$30.00 |
$45.00 |
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Remove rosin, dust, and grime from the outside of the instrument |
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Deep cleaning |
$90.00 |
$120.00 |
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Remove & clean accessories (chinrest, tailpiece, strings & bridge), thoroughly clean & polish the instrument, reinstall everything. This is a good time for a string change! |
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Nut replacement |
$80.00 |
$160.00 |
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Remove the old nut, craft a new one from a blank piece of quality ebony, glue and finish to perfection. Usually 1 to 2 hours of work |
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Saddle repair |
$49.00 |
$100.00 |
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If the saddle has come loose, the area usually needs to be cleaned before reinstalling the saddle |
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Saddle replacement |
$139.00 |
$189.00 |
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Remove the old saddle, clean the area, craft a new saddle and adjust to perfection |
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Peg bushing |
$450.00 |
$500.00 |
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Drill peg holes and fill with new wood, drill new peg holes, ream to the proper diameter, retouch varnish to match. Requires fitting new pegs (not included) |
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Open seams |
$99.00 / HOUR |
$99.00 / HOUR |
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Usually takes ½ to 2 hours, every instrument is different |
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Gluing / restoration |
$99.00 / HOUR |
$99.00 / HOUR |
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Example: repair corners or edges, scroll patches, damage to ribs. Every instrument will be different |
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Varnish work |
$99.00 / HOUR |
$99.00 / HOUR |
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From simple varnish touch-ups to complete re-varnishing |
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Crack repair |
$99.00 / HOUR |
$99.00 / HOUR |
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There are many factors, such as if the top needs to be removed, previous repairs, the severity of crack, and varnish work |
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Top-plate soundpost crack |
FROM $850.00 |
FROM $1200.00 |
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Requires removing the top, making a plaster mold, gluing the crack, crafting & fitting the reinforcing patch, cutting the patch to the proper thickness, and re-gluing the top. Requires a new soundpost (not included) |
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Top plate bass bar crack |
FROM $1050.00 |
FROM $1450.00 |
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Requires removing the top, making a plaster mold, gluing the crack, crafting & fitting the reinforcing patch, cutting the patch to the proper thickness, making a new bass bar, and re-gluing the top. May require a new soundpost (not included) |
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Back plate soundpost crack |
FROM $1050.00 |
FROM $1450.00 |
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Requires removing the back, making plaster mold, gluing the crack, crafting & fitting the reinforcing patch, cutting the patch to the proper thickness and re-gluing the top. May require a new soundpost (not included) |
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Bow Services
Our professional bow luthiers will make sure that your violin, viola, cello or double bass bow gets the treatment it deserves. Whether it's a simple re-hair or a more complex tip repair, we guarantee that you and your bow will be satisfied.
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SERVICES |
VIOLIN / VIOLA |
CELLO |
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Re-hair |
$80.00 |
$90.00 |
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Re-hair salt & pepper |
$80.00 |
$90.00 |
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Re-hair synthetic (Zarelon™) |
$90.00 |
$100.00 |
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Thumb grip leather replacement |
$40.00 |
$50.00 |
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Winding Nickel |
$100.00 |
$120.00 |
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Requires replacement thumb grip (not included) |
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Winding Silver |
$120.00 |
$130.00 |
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Requires replacement thumb grip (not included) |
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Tip plate replacement |
$100.00 $140.00 $180.00 |
$140.00 $170.00 $200.00 |
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Remove & glue a new tip plate - plastic/imitation ivory/bone |
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Frog slide replacement |
$120.00 $140.00 |
$130.00 $150.00 |
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Mother of pearl/Abalone |
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Straighten or recambering stick |
$99.00 / HOUR |
$99.00 / HOUR |
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Heat and bend the stick to correct curve |
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Eyelet & screw replacement |
$99.00 / HOUR |
$99.00 / HOUR |
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Eyelet hole restoration |
FROM $60.00 |
FROM $60.00 |
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Broken head repair |
$99.00 / HOUR |
$99.00 / HOUR |
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Pearl eye replacement |
$80.00 |
$80.00 |