1. Repairing ff-Hole Cracks in Violin Family Instruments
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... pretty far apart so I needed to use another clamp to help pull it together. It also needed a wide strip of fiber on the inside to keep the glued joint together. First cut the strip the size that you ...

2. Unusual Bass Bars | Photos of Unique Double Bass Bars
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... I fixed the broken rib and glued it back on the coner. I was about to start gluing the seams and I looked inside. The bass bar was 1/2 unglued with a wide gap. Since there wasn't much holding the back ...

3. Raising the String Projection of Violin, Viola, or Cello: Solutions and Methods
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... neck is fitted. Make the wedge wide enough for that there is enough wood to correct the angle and also center the neck if it's a little off center. Sorry the pictures are not too clear.  ...

4. String Instrument Repairs | Violin, Cello, Bass & Bow Restoration Services
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...      At Callier-Scollard Violins, we specialize in a wide variety of repairs and restoration techniques for violin-family instruments. From detailed structural work—like ...

5. Loose bow wrapping
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... off Work wood glue into the wrapping Tighten by spinning the wrap in your fingers until its tight Remove excess glue Wrap the winding with thread using a wide overlapping pattern. Then next day, ...

6. Cello Top Seam
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... so I made some wider than normal cleats to hold the top together but also reshape the arch a little. Then I glued the neck back on. Doing all that work turned the original makers first cello back into ...

7. Violin and Cello Scroll Repairs | Restoration Techniques
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... due to falls or stress at the pegbox. When this happens, repairing the scroll is often preferable to replacing the instrument. Our scroll repair section covers a wide variety of restoration techniques, ...

8. Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass Supplies
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We offer a wide variety of String Instrument supplies, usually at a 40% discount off the list price. Here is a short list: I'll be adding strings to my shopping cart in the near future. Violin Strings ...

9. Callier-Scollard Violin Shop - Traditional Dusty Old Violin Shop in Pasadena
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... of Fair Oaks and Green Street. Customers will find a wide variety of violins, violas, cellos and basses  in various states of repair, some dating back to the 18th century. The shop's luthier has been ...

10. Violin and Bass Edge & Corner Repairs | Restoring Worn Instrument Details
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... optimal performance and longevity. The sections below cover a wide range of repair categories, from structural work on necks, ribs, and scrolls to more detailed restorations like fittings, varnish touch-ups, ...

11. Fingerboard Repairs | Planing, Leveling and Nut Re-gluing
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... for addressing common fingerboard issues and improving the performance of your instrument.   In addition to fingerboard adjustments, we also cover a wide range of neck repairs—from resetting ...

12. 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 ...

13. Unique Instrument Repairs | Restoring Rare and Modified String Instruments
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... a wide range of rare, modified, and unconventional instruments—from aluminum basses and cello guitars to Mongolian Morin Khuurs and Nak Tarhus. This section highlights some of these fascinating projects, ...