Violins and how to improve them

Here are some examples of what I can help with

🧹 Basic Maintenance & Adjustments

These are routine tasks that keep a violin in good condition and improve playability:

• String replacement

• Bridge adjustment or replacement

• Soundpost adjustment or fitting

• Peg fitting, bushing, or peg compound application

• Fine tuner replacement or adjustment

• Nut shaping or replacement

• Tailpiece, chinrest, or endpin replacement

🪛 Structural Repairs

These involve correcting damage or wear that affects the body or acoustic integrity:

• Crack repairs (top plate, back, ribs, scroll)

• Open seam gluing (when the body separates along glued joints)

• Neck reset or adjustment (for proper angle and alignment)

• Button or block reinforcement (especially if the neck joint is loose)

• Rib repair or replacement

• Scroll/pegbox repair (e.g., from a drop or overtightened pegs)

🎻 Acoustic Optimisation

These focus on improving tone and projection:

• Soundpost adjustment (critical for tone and response)

• Bridge carving and fitting (customized to the player and instrument)

• String selection consultation (different tensions and materials)

🖌️ Cosmetic Repairs & Finishing

• Varnish touch-ups or full revarnishing (restorative or aesthetic)

• Cleaning and polishing (with appropriate violin-safe products)

• Inlay repairs (on higher-end instruments)

• Scratch and dent correction

🔧 Bow Repairs (often done by a specialist)

• Rehairing

• Replacing tips, grips, windings, or frogs

• Straightening warped sticks

• Crack repairs and refinishing

Just to mention some of the work that is possible - if you have any questions, contact me via email musicdoct@gmail.com