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. Cello Back Crack Repair: Step-by-Step Guide for Soundpost Damage
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This cello had one of the most challenging cracks to repair—caused by pressure from the soundpost, which caused the back to bulge slightly. The crack also ran diagonally across the grain, adding to the ...

3. Student Cello Rib Repair: Step-by-Step Plywood Fix
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  This student cello had a significant issue—a large hole in its plywood rib, with fractures spreading through its thin maple veneer. Given the instrument’s value, disassembling it for repair wasn’t ...

4. Restoring a Nice Cello with Sentimental Value | Callier Scollard Violins
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This cello holds significant sentimental value for my customer. Initially, he entrusted it to a luthier who suggested that removing the back prior to repair would lower the cost. However, upon first removing ...

5. Cello Repair: Fixing Bass Bar and Sound Post Cracks from Outside
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This cello had a sound post crack, I thought I would glue if from the outside. Place a sheet of thick paper over the crack and plot the line. Form the mold on the top of the thick paper Place a ...

6. Center Seams
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... seam. Made a mold of just the center seam Created a couple of plastic molds Used the plastic mold to help me align the two halves while I chalk fitted the seams, both the left & right sides. ...

7. Various Methods for Clamping Broken Scrolls | Violin Repair Tips
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Here are several effective methods for clamping broken scrolls. The key is to first align the pieces by hand—once properly positioned, you can determine the best way to apply pressure in the necessary ...

8. Bass Bar Cracks in String Instruments: Repair Methods and Techniques
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... a couple of millimeters from the bar and there is not excessive pressure from the bar, then it's possible to make a mold and then glue the crack together. Ninety degree cleats can be used to support the ...