1. Professional Bow Repair Services | Callier-Scollard Violins
( General » Repairs )

... and cracks to worn wrappings and rehairing needs. At Callier-Scollard Violins, we specialize in professional bow repair services that cover every aspect of restoration, including structural reinforcement, ...

2. Violin Neck Fracture Repair | Restoring Structural Integrity
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This violin had a small neck fracture that was beginning to separate. Without the strings, I could manually pull the scroll back, causing the crack to fully close. To ensure a strong repair, I used a unique ...

3. Repairing Major Cello Neck Breaks | Sheared and Cracked Neck Fixes
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... Repair Process Remove the Fingerboard: Detached the fingerboard to access the break and prepare for a secure repair. Glue the Neck Back Together: Clamped the crack tightly and secured the flat surface ...

4. 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 ...

5. 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 ...

6. Bow Ring Ferrule Repair: Flattening and Soldering Techniques
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... shift during the repair. Flatten with Wood: Place a flat piece of wood against the ferrule and gently tap it until the metal flattens out evenly.   Soldering a Cracked ...

7. Blue Dumpster Cello
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Here is a blue inexpensive blue cello with the worst crack. If it was a decent instrument you would use the following steps: take the top or back off make a mold Glue the crack together carve ...

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 ...

9. Cello Neck and Structural Repairs | Step-by-Step Restoration
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... for structural integrity, and it was an inexpensive cello I left it as it was. After these steps, the cello neck was properly reinforced, ensuring it would remain stable without relying on poorly placed ...

10. 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 ...