1. Cello Neck and Structural Repairs | Step-by-Step Restoration
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Redoing a Failed Cello Neck Repair This cello had a previous failed repair where the neck projection dropped and the break had slightly reopened. I suspected there was some kind of weak support barely ...

2. Various Methods for Clamping Broken Scrolls | Violin Repair Tips
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... directions. If the break doesn’t align perfectly, the repair may need to be done in stages over several days. In one case, I had to glue a scroll in three separate sections to ensure a precise fit. I typically ...

3. Repairing Major Cello Neck Breaks | Sheared and Cracked Neck Fixes
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Here are some major neck breaks that require detailed repair work. Student Cello Neck Repair This cello had a severely broken neck. While a neck graft would be the best solution, it wasn’t practical ...

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. Small Viola with Broken Neck - Repair Steps with Photos | Violin Neck Break
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Small viola with broken neck.     Here is a violin neck that was snapped off. There isn't much gluing surface, plus someone tried to repair it previously ...

6. Raising the String Projection of Violin, Viola, or Cello: Solutions and Methods
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Over time the string projection of a violin, viola or cello can lower. The easiest way to make it easy to play again is to simply lower the bridge so that the string height is the correct distance from ...

7. Violin and Viola Neck Reshaping: Tips and Techniques
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Viola neck reshaping.     Violin and Viola necks can be reshaped so that they are easier to play. Here are a few steps ...

8. String Instrument Repairs | Violin, Cello, Bass & Bow Restoration Services
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All restoration and repairs are done by Craig Scollard, right here in the front room of the shop—which, as you can see, sometimes gets a bit crowded when too many cellos and basses arrive at once! I recently ...

9. Unconventional Neck Repairs for Violin Family Instruments, No Neck Graft Needed
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Violin family instruments necks are susceptible to damage. Normally the best method is to do a neck graft, but because it's time consuming it's a little expensive. Here are some unusual neck repairs that ...

10. Student Cello Repairs | Neck and Back Restoration
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Here is a student cello. Several years ago the neck and button were broken out. I aligned it and pinned it from the inside. This time it was dropped again and the neck even with a broken button heald steady, ...

11. 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 ...

12. Center Seams
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This violin had a horrible repair on the center back seam. There was so much glue on the uneven seam that it looked like someone had glued it with epoxy, ugh. Anyway, I told him that i could see if it ...

13. Repairing a Violin Neck Pulled Out of Block | Rib Pieces Damage
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Here is a violin neck that pulled out of the block taking some rib pieces with it.        I need to look around for the after photos. ;-)   ...

14. Violin and Cello Neck Repairs | Step-by-Step Restoration Guides
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Neck Repairs The neck is one of the most important structural and tonal components of any violin-family instrument. Whether it's a violin, viola, cello, or bass, a damaged or misaligned neck can severely ...

15. Violin and Cello Scroll Repairs | Restoration Techniques
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Scroll Repairs The scroll is an iconic and essential part of every violin family instrument—adding both aesthetic beauty and balance to the instrument. Unfortunately, scrolls are also vulnerable to breakage ...

16. Rib Repairs for Violins, Cellos, and Basses | Crack and Structural Restoration
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Rib Repairs for Violins, Cellos, and Basses The ribs of a string instrument are essential for maintaining its shape, structural integrity, and tonal quality. Over time, these thin wooden sides can suffer ...

17. Violin and Bass Edge & Corner Repairs | Restoring Worn Instrument Details
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... its structural integrity. At Callier-Scollard Violins, we use carefully matched spruce, purfling, and varnish techniques to seamlessly replace worn edges or damaged corners. Below, you’ll find examples ...

18. Unique Instrument Repairs | Restoring Rare and Modified String Instruments
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Unique and Unusual Instrument Repairs Not every instrument that comes through the shop fits the mold of traditional violin-family designs. Over the years at Callier-Scollard Violins, we’ve worked on ...

19. Violin and Cello Crack Repair | Structural Restoration Techniques
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Cracks are one of the most common structural issues faced by violin-family instruments. Whether caused by impact, dryness, or tension over time, cracks can affect both the sound and stability of your instrument ...

20. Professional Bow Repair Services | Callier-Scollard Violins
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Bow Repairs The bow is an essential component of stringed instruments, and proper maintenance ensures both longevity and performance. Over time, bows can suffer from a wide variety of issues, from breaks ...