1. Bow Ring Ferrule Repair: Flattening and Soldering Techniques
( General » Repairs )

... Ring Occasionally, a bow ring might have a crack or an unsoldered section that needs attention. This particular ring had a significant split, which made the repair more challenging. Clean and Apply ...

2. Nak Tarhu
( General » Repairs )

... 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 ...

3. Aluminum Bow Head Replacement
( General » Repairs )

Occasionally I run across this old style bow head replacement. I believe these aluminum bow heads were sold to the trade. Then the stick was tapered until it fit inside the replacment bow head. I don't ...

4. Upgrading Electric Violin Pickup: Baggs Pickup Installation and Improved Sound
( General » Repairs )

Occasionally I have customers bring in those inexpensive painted electric violins. They usually seem to have a plastic base with what I guess is a pressure sensitive pickup attached to the base. More ...

5. Bass Bar Cracks in String Instruments: Repair Methods and Techniques
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Bass bar cracks can distort the shape of the instruments top because of the strain of the bass bar. Occasionally these types of cracks can be glued from the outside but most likely you will need to remove ...