1. Repairing Major Cello Neck Breaks | Sheared and Cracked Neck Fixes
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Here are some major neck breaks that require detailed repair work. Student Cello Neck Repair This cello had a severely broken neck. While a neck graft would be the best solution, it wasn’t practical ...

2. Bass Neck and Scroll Repair: Fixing Cracks and Breaks
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Repairing a Smashed Bass Neck and Scroll This bass had extensive damage: multiple breaks in the scroll and vertical cracks running through the neck and fingerboard. Typically, necks don’t crack this ...

3. Small Viola with Broken Neck - Repair Steps with Photos | Violin Neck Break
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Small viola with broken neck.     Here is a violin neck that was snapped off. There isn't much gluing surface, plus someone tried to repair it previously ...

4. Various Methods for Clamping Broken Scrolls | Violin Repair Tips
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... 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 ...

5. Unconventional Neck Repairs for Violin Family Instruments, No Neck Graft Needed
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Violin family instruments necks are susceptible to damage. Normally the best method is to do a neck graft, but because it's time consuming it's a little expensive. Here are some unusual neck repairs that ...

6. Cello Neck and Structural Repairs | Step-by-Step Restoration
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Redoing a Failed Cello Neck Repair This cello had a previous failed repair where the neck projection dropped and the break had slightly reopened. I suspected there was some kind of weak support barely ...