About Repairs

At Master Hand Violin Shop, we can complete every repair an instrument or bow may need, and all repairs are done at our store. In most cases, the instrument will need to be left at the shop for a few days; occasionally repairs can be done while you wait. The length of time a repair will take depends on the repair itself and how busy the shop is at the moment. Repairs take no longer than one week. Loaner instruments are available for use while an instrument is being repaired. Additionally, if a rental instrument needs a repair, there is always an option to switch rental instruments, rather than to wait for a repair.

Prices*

The following is not an exhaustive list of the repairs Master Hand does, but rather the prices for some commonly needed repairs. To obtain the price of an unlisted repair, please call the shop at 630/665-4290. Old instruments that have not been played in several years will need to be brought to the shop for repair cost estimates.

Bows

• Bow rehair violin: $50.00
• Bow rehair viola: $55.00
• Bow rehair cello/bass: $60.00/$65.00
• New grip: $20.00-$30.00
• New ivory tip: $50.00-$65.00

Bridges

• Bridge height adjustments: $10.00-$30.00
• New bridge violin: $50.00
• New bridge viola: $60.00
• New bridge cello/bass: $70.00/$100.00

Fingerboards

• Plane fingerboard violin: $65.00
• Plane fingerboard viola: $70.00
• Plane fingerboard cello/bass: $80.00/$150.00
• Reglue fingerboard: $20.00-$50.00

Soundposts

• Reset Soundpost: $10.00-$20.00
• Fit new soundpost violin: $30.00
• Fit new soundpost viola: $35.00
• Fit new soundpost cello/bass: $40.00/$60.00

Miscellaneous

• Glue seam opennings:$2.00/inch
• Glue top cracks:$50.00+
• Clean instrument:~$10.00+
• Cut new pegs violin (plain ebony):$65.00
• Cut new pegs cello (plain ebony):$120.00
• Tail gut violin/viola: $10.00
• Tail gut cello/bass: $20.00/$30.00

*All prices subject to change.