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 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, including unusual bass bar setups, violin modifications, and tone-altering features like Virzi Tone Producers. Explore the examples below to see how even the most unique instruments are restored with care and expertise.

Many of these unusual repairs overlap with more traditional techniques like crack repair, block reinforcement, or varnish restoration. Whether working on a rare instrument or a classic violin, the same attention to structural integrity and tonal balance applies. Feel free to explore the related sections below to see how these core services—like fittings, seams, ribs, and scroll repairs—support and complement the unique projects featured on this page.