1. Cello Varnish Matching: Restoring Original Finish
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... too dark, and the next came out too red. I removed the varnish multiple times, adjusting the color each time, but the red tones kept returning. Starting Over After multiple refinishing attempts, I ...

2. Repairing Broken Bows Near the Frog: Step-by-Step Guide
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Repairing an Inexpensive Bow with Breaks Near the Frog This bow had multiple breaks near the frog, requiring a secure repair to restore its function. Below are the basic steps I followed: Clean the ...

3. 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 ...

4. The History of Hotel Green and Colonel George G. Green
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... support for various local industries and utilities. Colonel Green eventually expanded his influence to California, building a winter residence in Altadena. His opulent lifestyle included multiple yachts, ...

5. 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 ...

6. Fixing Cracked Ribs on Cellos | Cello Repair Services
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...    Fixing cracked ribs when it's not worth taking to top off. This cello had multiple cracks with the grain and across the grain. One side of the crack was jammed under the other side and ...

7. Viola Crack Repaired From The Outside
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Here is a viola that had multiple cracks in the same area. These type of cracks are fairly easy if you take the top of the instrument off, but fixing it just from the outside is somewhat of a challenge, ...

8. Various Methods for Clamping Broken Scrolls | Violin Repair Tips
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...  Repairing a Broken Cello Scroll This cello scroll had multiple cracks, including a small shard that had broken off. Due to the complexity of the damage, I repaired each section individually to ensure ...