Services
From small fixes to full restorations, Blacksburg Violin Repair provides high quality repairs, set-up and adjustments for your instrument and bow.
Tonal Adjustments
If you find that your instrument is not performing as expected, whether in terms of sound quality or playability, a sound post adjustment could be the solution you need. This adjustment usually requires a brief 30-minute session with the player and can make a significant difference in how your instrument sounds and feels during play.
Instrument Check Ups
It's important to bring your instrument and bow for regular check-ups to catch small issues early. A comprehensive exam includes checking for open seams, ensuring the bridge and sound post are in the correct spot, measuring string heights, examining the bow hair condition, and looking for any areas of concern such as newly formed cracks. Check-ups can happen annually or whenever you notice significant changes in your instrument.
Routine Maintenance
By investing in routine maintenance, you can prevent playing injuries and keep your instrument sounding its best. Examples of typical maintenance tasks include
Cleaning the instrument
Planing the fingerboard
Replacing or adjusting various parts of the set up, such as pegs, bridge or sound post
Bow Rehairs
Over time, the horsehair on a bow can lose its elasticity and grip, affecting the sound quality and playability of the instrument. A rehair involves removing the old hair, cleaning the bow, and installing the new hair, ensuring proper tension for optimal performance. Players should consider scheduling a bow rehair whenever the hair starts to appear dirty, will no longer take rosin, or becomes stretched out.
Repair and Restoration
From standard repairs like fixing cracks and closing seams, to full restorations that involve intricate varnish work and structural repairs, each project is approached with meticulous attention to detail.