What is Lutherie?

Lutherie (or luthiery) is the distinguished craft of creating and restoring fine stringed instruments. Derived from the Old French luth, meaning “lute,” the term embraces the artistry and precision involved in making instruments such as violins, violas, cellos, and basses, where every detail shapes both sound and beauty.

Instrument Repairs

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

                   

 Bow Repairs

         •Rehair bow with high 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.