Partial list of services we offer:

Bows:

bow rehair bow restoration bow repair re-camber service

grips tubing fittings

Sound adjustment:

violin viola cello

bass gamba family instruments

Instrument work:

crack repair open seams peg replacement accessory replacement varnish restoration

fingerboard dressing custom chin rests sound post and bridge fitting, nut and saddle work sound post patches

arching work bass bar fitting/replacement

Appraisals:

insurance appraisals verbal appraisals

Consultations are always free

We're here to offer the best knowledge so that you are empowered to make your own decisions. If you have a concern about your instrument, we will talk through it with you to see if there's a solution to your concern. 
We also will let you know what it takes to get your family heirloom instrument back up to playing condition and whether or not it may actually be worth it. We believe in giving you the knowledge so that you can make the right decision for you. 

Bow Re-Hair Services

One of the most neglected yet important parts of playing a string instrument is the bow itself. The true magic of the violin family of instruments is the carefully crafted bow. Bow hair is real horsehair and wears out over time, much like shoes or car tires. Playing with a worn out bow is frustrating and typically leads to excessive use of rosin to compensate for the bow hair’s inability to adequately grip the string. We recommend rehairing your bow at least once every 12 months, and more frequently for the active player.

We use high quality horsehair from Mongolia or Siberia and for the finest bows the world's finest quality hair, hand-dressed in England by M. Sowden & Sons is available. Please note that beginning student bows frequently cost less than the cost of a rehair. Often folks will choose to simply purchase another student bow to save the rehair cost. Most bows worth $100 or more are good candidates for a rehair.

Bow Restoration

Many an old bow can also be restored. If you find or inherit an heirloom violin, viola or cello you may find the bow hair detached and lying all over the inside of the case. This is usually caused by "bow bugs" that have eaten the hair. A rehair of the bow will solve this, although you should not continue to store it in the original case.

We can advise you about protecting your newly rehaired bow from future damage. While not all old bows are good enough to warrant a rehair, many can be restored to like new condition. Please visit us for advice on your vintage and heirloom bows.