Instrument Repair Services
I offer the following services at competitive prices for violin, viola, and cello players in central New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania.
Please see the list below for basic services and pricing. For specialized repairs or unique situations, feel free to contact me for a personalized quote. All repairs take place at Mischief Studios in Pennington, NJ.
Basic Services
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Bench Fee/Seasonal Checkup
For serious players, recommended every 6 months. For casual players, recommended once a year.
• Change strings (strings should be purchased separately) • Clean and smooth neck/fingerboard • Reset fine tuners • Unstick Pegs (or fix a peg that is slipping/won't stay) • Minor bridge/chinrest adjustments |
$35 |
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Change Strings
You are responsible for the cost of the strings. You may bring your own strings or buy some from the selection at the studio. We can also order the strings for you.
• Includes bridge check and adjustment • Old strings that are in good condition will be returned to keep as backups • Individual string replacement also available (just pay cost of the string) |
$10 |
Accessories
Prices listed for violin/viola > 14 inch/cello
Please note the cost for accessories is higher for large violas or cellos due to increased materials costs
New accessories package deals - $10 off each service requested.
Please note the cost for accessories is higher for large violas or cellos due to increased materials costs
New accessories package deals - $10 off each service requested.
| New Pegs | $28/$33/$38 |
| Install/Replace Fine Tuners | $30/$30/$38 |
| Single Tuner Install/Replacement | $13/$13/$15 |
| Tailpiece work | $44/$46/$53 |
| Tailgut repair | $30/$30/$30 |
| New Chinrest (Violin, Viola) Chinrest Trial Session - spend up to 30 minutes trying on different chinrests to try different shapes |
FREE! (Just pay cost of chinrest) $30 + cost of chinrest |
Bridge Work
| Un-warp bridge | $25 |
| New bridge (includes fitting/shaping) | $30 |
| Replace Fallen Bridge (no other issues) | FREE |
Important Note About Bridges:
The flat side of the bridge should not be curved, and should remain perpendicular to the instrument. Bridges that are incorrectly placed on the instrument may warp over time, leading to increased chance of string breakage or bridge collapse and potential damage.
If your bridge falls off, please:
1. Keep the instrument flat on its back
2. Stuff some paper towels or a sponge under the strings to maintain tension
3. This prevents the sound post inside the instrument from falling down
4. Take to a luthier as soon as possible
The flat side of the bridge should not be curved, and should remain perpendicular to the instrument. Bridges that are incorrectly placed on the instrument may warp over time, leading to increased chance of string breakage or bridge collapse and potential damage.
If your bridge falls off, please:
1. Keep the instrument flat on its back
2. Stuff some paper towels or a sponge under the strings to maintain tension
3. This prevents the sound post inside the instrument from falling down
4. Take to a luthier as soon as possible
Additional Services
| Varnish Work (From touch-ups to complete revarnish) | $60 - $300, Contact for Quote |
| Soundpost (put up or adjustment) | $20 |
| Soundpost (new) | $50 |
For other repair inquiries or special cases please contact me for more information on pricing.
A 3.6% service fee will be added to credit/debit card payments.
Prices are subject to change based on material costs, availability, or severity of repair.
Turnaround times are subject to current repair demand and/or materials shipping time.