Common Repairs Price List
We do all orchestral string instrument and bow repairs, from the simple to the complex. Listed below are some of our more common repairs. We also do complete restorations. You're always welcome to give us a call with questions or simply bring your instrument or bow in for a quote!
If you live remotely you can ship the instrument to us for repair, contact us for more details.
Bridges
*Standard replacements are Aubert #5
Adjustment ................................ $35
Violin/Viola ............................... $55
Cello ............................................. $98
Double Bass (Standard)……………. $140
Double Bass (Adjustable)……………. $210
Superior Upgrade ................. +$12-$15+
Soundposts
If your instrument isn't sounding like you want it to, adjusting or replacing the soundpost can make a world of difference.
Adjustment/Setting ........................ $35
*Replacement:
Violin/Viola .............................. $78
Cello/Bass .................................. $90
Bows
Rehair Violin/Viola ................................ $55
Rehair Cello ….…………………….. $58
Rehair Bass ……………………….. $68
Wedge Replacement ............................... $14
Tip Bone/Plastic ................................ $49
Tip Fossilized Mastodon ........................ $77
Wrap Silver ...................................... $77
Wrap "Whale Bone" .............................. $68
Wrap Silk ..................................... $64
Leather Replacement ............................ $46
Lead Weight w/Leather Replace .................... $56
Screw Replacement ............................... $22
Eyelet w/Bushing ................................ $54
Eyelet w/o Bushing ............................... $33
Broken Stick Wrap “Cast ............................... $55
Head Spline Break ................................. $99
Slide Replacement ............. $75 (abalone) - $95 (stone)
Bow Camber ............................. $20 - $90 (time-based)
Fingerboard, Saddle, Nut
*Fingerboard repairs:
Violin/Viola replaced ....................... $165
Cello replaced ..................................... $385
Double Bass ......................... Estimate Required
Replane ................................................. $86
Reglue ................................................... $76
*Saddle repairs:
Replace ................................................. $76
Reglue ................................................... $32
*Nut repairs:
Replace ................................................. $64
Adjust ................................................... $32
Reglue ................................................... $32
Fittings
Fine Tuners, Pegs, Tailpiece, End-Button
Fine Tuners Installed ........ $8-$12 Each
*Pegs:
Replace Violin/Viola ........ $20-$26 Each
Replacement Cello ............ $39-$48 Each
Bushing Violin/Viola ................ $105 Total all 4
Bushing Cello ................... $118 Total all 4
*New Tailpiece:
Violin/Viola ............................... $39
Cello ............................................ $58
Double Bass ........................ Estimate Required
*Tailpiece Installation w/ New Nylon
Violin ........................................... $21
Cello ............................................. $26
*End Button:
Standard ..................................... $25
Custom ................................... Estimate
Cracks/Open Seams
If your instrument has a crack or open seam it can be a simple repair or can be more complex. Feel free to bring your instrument in for a quote, but these prices will give you an idea of what those repairs can cost.
Open Seam Repair ....................... $35 - $50 per
Crack Repair through F-hole .. $72
Cleats on top seams .................... $17 Each
Sound Post Crack Veneer Repair:
Violin/Viola .................................... $125
Cello .................................................. $165
Sound Post Patch (requires Top Removal):
Violin/Viola .................................... $125 + $220
Cello .................................................. $165 + $490
Bass ...................................... Estimate Required
*Top Removal and Replacement:
Violin/Viola .................................... $220
Cello ................................................... $490
Double Bass ..................................... $860
Necks, Blocks, Bass Bars
*Necks:
Reset (w/o Pin) ............................................ $105
w/Pin & Fingerboard Removal ............. $165
Replaced with new blank neck .............. $286
*Blocks:
Resetting end block .................................... $89
Resetting ribs to end block ...................... $40
*Bass Bar replacement (requires top removal):
Violin/Viola...................................... $245 + $220
Cello ................................................. $285 + $490
Double Bass ............. Estimate Required +$860
Touch ups, Cleaning, Etc
If your instrument has caked-on gunk or any bare wood showing, it may be time for some cleaning or touch-ups! Bring your instrument in for an estimate.