1. Violin and Cello Scroll Repairs | Restoration Techniques
( General » Repairs )

Scroll Repairs The scroll is an iconic and essential part of every violin family instrument—adding both aesthetic beauty and balance to the instrument. Unfortunately, scrolls are also vulnerable to breakage ...

2. Morin Khuur
( General » Information )

Here is a Morin Khuur instrument (2 string fiddle) from Mongolia. When I took a look at the soft wood peg there was a small lip that did not allow the peg to go into the peg box. I adjusted that and ...

3. Unusual Violin, Cello, and Machine Peg Repairs: Steps and Solutions
( General » Information )

Here are some unusual pegs. Here is a set of cello machine head pegs. I haven't seen any with this "T" shaped machine head.   Some violin pegs. They have a knurled knob ...

4. Cello Scroll Repair: Methods and Techniques | Expert Luthier
( General » Repairs )

Another cello scroll that was broken through the "A" peg. This crack did not line up very good, so I needed to clamp it using a different method.     Another ...

5. Peg Hole Crack Repair and Adjustment for Violins, Violas, and Cellos
( General » Information )

When a crack runs through a peg hole, the best way to repair that is to first line up the crack and glue it. Then fit a spiral bushing for the hole. Glue the bushing in then trim off the excess bushing. ...

6. Various Methods for Clamping Broken Scrolls | Violin Repair Tips
( General » Repairs )

... directions. If the break doesn’t align perfectly, the repair may need to be done in stages over several days. In one case, I had to glue a scroll in three separate sections to ensure a precise fit. I typically ...

7. Bass Bridge Fitting and Tailpiece Replacement | Alcoa #5 Bass
( General » Information )

Here is a bass that I fit a bridge on and replaced the tail piece fastiner. The owner Stan M. is in the process of polishing the aluminum to a mirror like finish. I took a couple of quick photos because ...