Instrument Repair Services
I offer the following services at competitive prices for violin, viola, and cello players in Central New Jersey.
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
• Includes bridge check and adjustment • Old strings that are in good condition will be returned to keep as backups |
$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 | $28.99/$33.99/$38.99 |
| Install/Replace Fine Tuners | $30.99/$30.99/$38.99 |
| Single Tuner Replacement | $13.99/$13.99/$38.99 |
| Tailpiece work | $44.99/$46.99/$53.99 |
| Tailgut repair | $30.99/$30.99/$30.99 |
Bridge Work
| Un-warp bridge | $25 |
| 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
For other repair inquiries or special cases please contact me for more information on pricing.