What is Lutherie?
Lutherie (or luthiery) is the study and practice of making stringed instruments. It comes from the Old French word luth which means "lute," but more generally refers to all stringed instruments like violins and cellos.
REPAIR POLICIES
The customer will be given an estimate of the charges for the repairs by a luthier upon examination in the shop. No repairs will be accomplished without authorization of the customer.
Our repairs include, but are not limited to:
Installing new bridge/recut existing
Installing new soundpost/reset existing
Installing new ebony pegs/recut existing
Regluing and repair fingerboard
Installing new ebony tailpiece
Installing new ebony chinrest
Repairing cracks and openings
NOTE: Repairs for exceptionally-fine instruments may require additional charges. Varnish touchups, revarnishing, and complete restorations are also available. Estimates are made upon examination of the instrument.
BOW REPAIR SERVICES
•Rehair bow with quality horse hair
•Install bone/plastic bow tip
•Install leather thumb grip
•Install silver winding (thumb grip included)
NOTE: Repairs to fine bows may require additional charges. Additional bow repairs and restorations are offered. Estimates will be made upon examination of the bow.