Restoration and Repair

Experience a Symphony of Perfection

At Manchester Music, we don’t just restore and repair violins, violas, and cellos – we breathe life back into your cherished instruments. Our expert craftsmanship ensures that every note you play resonates with the original beauty and depth of sound.

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BRIDGE
STUDENT STANDARD $85
FRENCH DELUXE $150
RE-CUT EXISTING $50
SOUNDPOST
NEW SOUNDPOST $55
RESET EXISTING SOUNDPOST $25
CRACK REPAIR
CRACK REPAIR (NO TOP REMOVAL) $60
CRACK REPAIR (WITH TOP REMOVAL) $300
GLUE SEAMS (PER BOUT) $30+
FINGERBOARD
REFIT/STRAIGHTEN/REGLUE $90
REGLUE LOOSE PART $45
PLANE AND DRESS $75
REPLACE (INCLUDES NEW NUT) $420
NECK
RE-GLUE (STUDENT) $160
RESET (WITH STUDENT BRIDGE) $320
FITTINGS
PEGS – RE-FIT / ADJUST EACH $25
PEGS – NEW EBONY SET $120
PEG/BUTTON-HOLE BUSHING $120
NUT REPLACEMENT $60
RE-GLUE NUT/SADDLE $20
NUT RAISE/SHIM/RESHAPE $40
SADDLE REPLACE $90
TAIL-GUT REPLACE $20
END PIN/END BUTTON $35
BOW
CLEAN AND POLISH $50
REHAIR $70
NEW TIP $85
REPLACE WINDING $85
SILVER WINDING $120
LEATHER GRIP $60
OTHER SERVICES
REMOVE TOP OR BACK $225
NEW BASS BAR (ALL WORK) $700+
CLEAN AND POLISH $60+
WITTNER TAILPIECE $50
*Prices Subject to charges
BRIDGE
STUDENT STANDARD $95
FRENCH DELUXE $160
RE-CUT EXISTING $50
SOUNDPOST
NEW SOUNDPOST $60
RESET EXISTING SOUNDPOST $25
CRACK REPAIR
CRACK REPAIR (NO TOP REMOVAL) $60
CRACK REPAIR (WITH TOP REMOVAL) $330
GLUE SEAMS (PER BOUT) $40+
FINGERBOARD
REFIT/STRAIGHTEN/REGLUE $95
REGLUE LOOSE PART $50
PLANE AND DRESS $85
REPLACE (INCLUDES NEW NUT) $450
NECK
RE-GLUE (STUDENT) $175
RESET (WITH STUDENT BRIDGE) $375
FITTINGS
PEGS – RE-FIT / ADJUST EACH $30
PEGS – NEW EBONY SET $130
PEG/BUTTON-HOLE BUSHING $130
NUT REPLACEMENT $65
RE-GLUE NUT/SADDLE $20
NUT RAISE/SHIM/RESHAPE $40
SADDLE REPLACE $95
TAIL-GUT REPLACE $20
END PIN/END BUTTON $35
BOW
CLEAN AND POLISH $50
REHAIR $75
NEW TIP $85
REPLACE WINDING $85
SILVER WINDING $120
LEATHER GRIP $60
OTHER SERVICES
REMOVE TOP OR BACK $240
NEW BASS BAR (ALL WORK) $760+
CLEAN AND POLISH $60+
WITTNER TAILPIECE $55
*Prices Subject to charges
BRIDGE
STUDENT STANDARD $240
FRENCH DELUXE $380
RE-CUT EXISTING $90
SOUNDPOST
NEW SOUNDPOST $95
RESET EXISTING SOUNDPOST $40
CRACK REPAIR
CRACK REPAIR (NO TOP REMOVAL) $90
CRACK REPAIR (WITH TOP REMOVAL) $640
GLUE SEAMS (PER BOUT) $60+
FINGERBOARD
REFIT/STRAIGHTEN/REGLUE $145
REGLUE LOOSE PART $70
PLANE AND DRESS $150
REPLACE (INCLUDES NEW NUT) $620
NECK
RE-GLUE (STUDENT) $320
RESET (WITH STUDENT BRIDGE) $700
FITTINGS
PEGS – RE-FIT / ADJUST EACH $40
PEGS – NEW EBONY SET $180
PEG/BUTTON-HOLE BUSHING $180
NUT REPLACEMENT $90
RE-GLUE NUT/SADDLE $30
NUT RAISE/SHIM/RESHAPE $55
SADDLE REPLACE $120
TAIL-GUT REPLACE $30
END PIN/END BUTTON $100
BOW
CLEAN AND POLISH $60
REHAIR $95
NEW TIP $90
REPLACE WINDING $90
SILVER WINDING $135
LEATHER GRIP $60
OTHER SERVICES
REMOVE TOP OR BACK $400
NEW BASS BAR (ALL WORK) $1360+
CLEAN AND POLISH $60+
WITTNER TAILPIECE $85
*Prices Subject to charges

Expert Technical Repair and Restoration Services

The goal of the Manchester Music Violin Shop is to provide expert technical information and restoration (view our gallery below) in order to maintain the peak response and sound from your instrument or bow.

We are committed to achieving the highest quality standards in restoration and to communication clearly with our customers.