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 impact playability, comfort, and sound. At Callier-Scollard Violins, we’ve developed a range of repair techniques tailored to the specific challenges of each type of break—from clean separations to shattered joints.

Below you’ll find our collection of neck repair topics. These pages include practical repair methods, step-by-step walkthroughs, and expert tips gathered over decades of experience. Whether you’re facing a failed glue joint, a sheared neck, or a neck that needs projection adjustment, you’ll find guidance right here.

• Bass Neck Repair Techniques: Techniques for reinforcing and adjusting bass necks for improved playability and strength.
• Fixing a Broken Cello Neck: Step-by-step instructions for repairing a fractured or detached cello neck.
• Fingerboard Repairs: Fingerboard-specific repair methods including planing, shortening, and nut gluing.
  • Fingerboard Planing & Leveling: Proper fingerboard planing techniques for achieving smooth, even playability and optimal action.
  • Shortening Violin Fingerboards: Shortening violin fingerboards for improved balance and player comfort.
  • Re-gluing Loose Violin Nuts: How to properly reglue a loose or detached violin nut for stability.
• Hurdy Gurdy Restoration: The process of restoring and tuning a hurdy-gurdy-style cello for playable condition.
• Repairing Major Neck Breaks: Methods for repairing major neck breaks using internal reinforcement techniques.
• Easy Neck Gluing Tips: A helpful tip for achieving a strong, lasting glue bond when resetting a neck.
• Neck Repair Methods: A guide to repairing broken or damaged necks on violins, violas, and cellos.
• Reshaping Violin Necks: Adjusting and reshaping violin necks for ergonomic playability and comfort.
• Adjusting Neck Projection: How to correctly raise neck projection to optimize bridge and string height.
• Sheared Neck Repair: Repairing a cello with a completely sheared-off neck using advanced techniques.
• Adjusting String Length: Adjusting the string length for better tuning stability and playability.
• Fixing Smashed Necks & Scrolls: Repairing severely damaged necks and scrolls using advanced reinforcement methods.
• Re-gluing an Unglued Neck: Re-gluing detached necks and stabilizing the joint for proper alignment and strength.
• Violin Neck Fracture Repair: Step-by-step repair techniques for violin neck fractures, ensuring lasting stability.
• Violin Neck Restoration: Restoring and reinforcing broken violin necks for continued playability and longevity.