1. Violin Neck Fracture Repair | Restoring Structural Integrity
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... clamping technique to align and secure the fracture. Step-by-Step Repair Process Assess the Damage: Checked the extent of the neck fracture and determined that it could be fully closed with proper ...

2. Repairing Broken Bows Near the Frog: Step-by-Step Guide
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... to strengthen the bond. Slide the Wrap into Position: Ensure the wrapping is properly aligned, allowing the frog to slide back fully. Check Clearance: Confirm that the frog can move freely and that ...

3. Bow Ring Ferrule Repair: Flattening and Soldering Techniques
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Fixing a Bulging Bow Ring Ferrule Fixing a bow ring ferrule that’s bulging can be a necessary step when rehairing a bow. If left unchecked, the ferrule might not seat properly, affecting the bow’s performance. ...

4. Nak Tarhu
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... lyras, laouta, boulgari, saz (both traditional and modern), and occasionally mandolins. For more information check out Stelios Petrakiswebsite. This instrument suffered multiple cracks—about ten in ...

5. Repairing Loose or Broken Frog Edges During Bow Rehairing
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... until it's perfect Lubricate the slide on the gluing side with Vaseline. Push the slide into place. Check to make sure everything is still in alignment. Finish wrapping the frog. Lubricate the ...

6. Loose bow wrapping
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... remove the thread and clean excess glue off the wrapping Work glue into the grip and around the wrapping where the grip will be positioned. Slidg eht grip back into place, check the position with the ...

7. Cello and Bass Bridge Fitting Guide
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... this is the point where you put your personal touch on the bridge. Tune up again and double check your string height setting. At this point the customer can try it out. If they want a slight adjustment ...

8. Cello Back Seam Repair: Step-by-Step Guide
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... lower back bout Wedge it up so I can trim and hand fit the lower part of the seam using a sharp knife Keep checking the fit until the gap in the seam closes. Clamp and glue the center seam back together. ...

9. Cello Repair: Fixing Bass Bar and Sound Post Cracks from Outside
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...  Make a "V" grove in one end of the post and create an angle that matches the arch of the back. Remove the end pin so it's easier to check the angles. Using a sound post setter stick the V grove aghenst ...

10. Bow Frog Adjustment Guide | Correcting Seating Issues | Callier-Scollard Violin Shop
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... should be in the same direction. Check the fitting of the frog, repeat if necessary.    ...

11. The Scollard "Inner Sleeve" Scroll Repair Method
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...    This is a cello scroll repair. Not only did the scroll break off the neck but there were fractures on the checks ...

12. Caspari Pegs: Repair Guide for slipping pegs | Callier-Scollard Violins
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... tight. Tighten up the screw by turning clockwise. Usually you can find a coin that fits into the slot. If it still slips, check to see if the bushing is still glued in. If the bushing slips, simply glue ...

13. Pictures of an Old Starker Cello Bridge
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Here are a couple pictures of an old Starker Cello bridge.  

14. Fingerboard Planing and Buzzing Solutions
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After playing an instrument for years, the finger board need to be planed to take out dips and string grooves. If an instrument buzzes only on the open strings most likely the nut is too low. There needs ...

15. Fixing Cracked Ribs on Cellos | Cello Repair Services
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Repairing a cello's rib cracks. Here is another one where the crack was bulging in different parts of the rib. Using a mold help insure that the rib crack gets lined up correctly.     ...

16. Paypal Help
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... Paypal is generally fairly easy to use. When checking out on the web site there are two types purchases. Download Only Paypal does not check the address information. Regular Purchase All ...

17. Peg Fitting
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...  Note: Change strings one at a time. Remember to dope the pegs, take a pencil and rub it over the string groves on the nut and the bridge. When putting on new strings or tuning you need to always check ...

18. How to Make Hide Glue
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... like 20% for 2 minutes. Then check the glue and stir, then reheat until very hot. Then place the glue into a refrigerator and let cool. Once it's cooled down it should be very firm to the touch. Then put ...

19. Cello Neck and Structural Repairs | Step-by-Step Restoration
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...  Step-by-Step Repair Process Secure the Cello Body: I clamped the cello body to my table to keep it stable during the repair. Ensure Proper Alignment: I checked that the cello was plumb and level ...

20. Violin, Viola, Cello and Bass Bridge Fitting Services - Hand Fitted Aubert Bridges
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... and rub it over the string groves on the nut and the bridge. When putting on new strings or tuning you need to always check the position of the bridge. The back of the bridge needs to be perpendicular ...