1. Tortoiseshell Frog Repair & Gold Wrap Replacement
( General » Repairs )

... more noticeable. Several years ago, I cast a matching replacement piece, carefully swirling color into the casting to achieve a natural look. Once it was properly shaped and fitted, I glued it securely ...

2. The History of Hotel Green and Colonel George G. Green
( General » Information )

... hub. Opened formally in 1890, the hotel featured luxurious amenities, including richly decorated rooms, a private theater, and lush gardens. The Hotel Green expanded over the years, with the addition ...

3. The Green Hotel and Callier-Scollard Violins: A Historic Connection
( General » Information )

... with ongoing efforts to preserve its rich architectural and cultural heritage. Despite these changes, its historical significance remains a key part of Pasadena’s legacy. More than 40 years ago, Paul ...

4. Old Style Glasser Frog Repair Guide: Experimental Method for Long-Lasting Results
( General » Repairs )

... is an expermental repair, that should hold up for years and only took a few minutes of repair time. Here are the steps. Glue the Crack Trim a piece of fiber that's a little bigger than the frog and ...

5. Student Cello Repairs | Neck and Back Restoration
( General » Repairs )

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, ...

6. Mariachi Players in Charro Suits: Shop Photography
( General » History )

Here are some Mariachi Players. Just a few months ago I started taking pictures of players that stopped by the shop in their Charro suits. Too bad I didn't take photos for the last 40 years.  ...

7. How to Repair a Broken Bow Head: Spline, Pin or Staple Method?
( General » Repairs )

Normally bow heads break off above the stick, and I have repaired a lot of those types of breaks. Forty years ago I would use a spline. My first method was using a straight cut and then filling the kerf ...

8. Removing Frozen Bow Screws: WD40 vs Coke - A Comparison
( General » Information )

Over the years I have had many customers bring in bows where the screw was frozen. My preferred method of removing the screw is to soak it in WD40 for several weeks. At time I have run across a few bows ...

9. Fingerboard Planing and Buzzing Solutions
( General » Information )

After playing an instrument for years, the finger board need to be planed to take out dips and string grooves. If an instrument buzzes only on the open strings most likely the nut is too low. There needs ...

10. Bow Repair Steps and Examples - Glue, Wrap, and Save Your Broken Bow
( General » Repairs )

... the head was broken off and I repaired it about 15 years ago. Just recently the stick cracked in a new place before the head and somehow some cloth fibers most likely from the case were jammed into the ...

11. Peg Fitting
( General » Information )

... the position of the bridge. The back of the bridge needs to be perpendicular to the top of the instrument. Keeping your bridge straight will make it last for years and years. Also when tuning using the ...

12. Bow Repairs | Examples of Repaired Bows | Expert Bow Repair Services
( General » Repairs )

These are bows that I have repaired over the years. Interestingly in February 2017 there were six bows with broken off heads that I had worked on or was in the process of working on. Another head break ...

13. Bow Frog Repair Methods
( General » Information )

... of break.   Here is a frog that I repaired about 10 years ago. The surface area of the crack is very small, so I needed file a 1/2 round slot in the tongue and ...

14. Violin Repair: Cleaning Rosin Buildup and Rough Varnish Texture
( General » Information )

... rosin buildup.       A violin that had years of rosin build up. More photos will be uploaded after it's cleaned.     This is a violin ...

15. Callier Statue Collection
( General » History )

Over the years Paul collected many French bows and Hill bows and collected many statues, eventually he sold the bows but here are the photos of his statue collection.  ...

16. How to Make Hide Glue
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The original way I learned to make hide glue was to use a ceramic cup in a double boiler. After making hide glue for 40 years, this is the method I found that woks the best. Meaning the glue is very strong ...

17. Craig Scollard: Snapshots Through the Years
( General » History )

Here are a few photos that were taken over the years.      ...

18. Violin, Viola, Cello and Bass Bridge Fitting Services - Hand Fitted Aubert Bridges
( General » Repairs )

... to the top of the instrument. Keeping your bridge straight will make it last for years and years. Also when tuning using the pegs, if the bridge is never straightened, it will tend to warp because there ...

19. Callier-Scollard Violin Shop - Traditional Dusty Old Violin Shop in Pasadena
( General » Information )

... ensuring they are playable for many years to come. If you need to get in touch with me, please call (626) 795-2870 and leave a message on my machine. I check messages daily and will return your call. ...

20. La Marada Symphony
( EventList » Free Concerts » La Marada Symphony )

...  Arr. Custer: Star Trek Through the Years Howard: Fly Me to the Moon Van Huesen and Cahn: Come Fly With Me Wagner: ...