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 clamping technique to align and secure the fracture.

Step-by-Step Repair Process

1. Assess the Damage: Checked the extent of the neck fracture and determined that it could be fully closed with proper pressure.
2. Set Up a Fulcrum Board: Clamped a fairly stiff board to the violin, positioning it far from the button so that it acted as a fulcrum.
3. Clamp the Scroll: Secured the scroll to the board, helping to maintain alignment during the repair.
4. Clamp the Crack: Applied direct clamping pressure to fully close and glue the fracture.
5. Check the Clamping Method: Verified that the clamping setup properly pulled the scroll back into position.
6. Final Result: Once the glue had dried, the neck was fully stabilized, and the violin was ready for use again.

This method ensured a precise and stable repair, restoring the violin’s structural integrity while keeping the neck properly aligned.

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