1. Sheared Cello Neck
( General » Repairs )

Here is an inexpensive cello where the neck had been repaired several times and eventually those repairs failed. Let's try to fix is for a final time. Here are the steps: Remove all of the old pins ...

2. Hurdy Gurdy Cello Neck Repair | Photos of Repair Steps
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During transit from France this hurdy girdy cello neck broke. Here are some photos of the various repair steps.     This hurdy girdy cello was made by ...

3. The Scollard "Inner Sleeve" Scroll Repair Method
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The Scollard "Inner Sleve" Scroll Repair Method Here are some cellos with broken scrolls where I used my Inner sleve method.   This is a nice cello with an unusual scroll and peg box. This ...

4. Cello Scroll Repair: Methods and Techniques | Expert Luthier
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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
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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
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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 ...