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Repair
The Workshop
The on-site workshop provides expert technical information and restoration. Bernhardt’s goal is to keep your bow and instrument in peak condition. Our talented repair staff provides a full range of services, from basic maintenance to extensive repairs and restorations.
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Instrument Setups & Adjustments
Having a proper set up by an experienced and knowledgeable technician can make all the difference in the sound and quality of your instrument. Being musicians, and understanding that no two instruments are exactly the same, our technicians take the time to ensure that each and every instrument is expertly set up, giving the best care and attention to every detail, so that you can get the most out of your instrument.
| Service | Violin | Viola | Cello |
| Adjustment | $80.00/ Hour | $80.00/ Hour | $80.00/ Hour |
| Bridge Unwarp | $30.00 | $30.00 | $40.00 |
| Student bridge | $80.00 | $80.00 | $125.00 |
| Advanced Bridge | $95.00 | $95.00 | $150.00 |
| Professional bridge | $125.00 | $125.00 | $200.00 |
| Standard Peg installation | $90.00 | $90.00 | $110.00 |
| Set Soundpost | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| New soundpost | $60.00 | $60.00 | $70.00 |
| End-button / endpin | $40.00 | $40.00 | $60.00 plus endpin |
| Tailpiece Replacement | $30.00 plus tailpiece | $30.00 plus tailpiece | $30.00 plus tailpiece |
Fingerboard & Neck Adjustments
As with most things, frequent use can wear on your instrument, and parts such as the neck or fingerboard can eventually wear out, affecting the tone and sound. Our shop is fully trained on diagnosing and fixing these parts, giving you more life out of your instrument.
| Service | Violin | Viola | Cello |
| Re-gluing fingerboard | $60.00 | $60.00 | $85.00 |
| Fingerboard dressing | $120.00 | $120.00 | $175.00 |
| Fingerboard replacement | $350.00 plus fingerboard | $350.00 plus fingerboard | $500.00 plus fingerboard |
| Neck Shim | $250.00 | $250.00 | $450.00 |
| Full neck reset | $350.00 plus bridge replacement | $350.00 plus bridge replacement | $500.00 plus bridge replacement |
Cleaning & Repairs / Restoration
Many factors can affect your instrument’s wellbeing, such as changes in weather, age, or normal wear and tear. That’s where our technicians come in, ready to make adjustments or repairs to keep your instrument sounding and looking the best it can.
| Service | Violin | Viola | Cello |
| Basic Clean and Polish | $40.00 | $40.00 | $70.00 |
| French Polish | Starts at $60.00 | Starts at $60.00 | Starts at $100.00 |
| Nut replacement | $65.00 | $65.00 | $85.00 |
| Nut glue | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Saddle replacement | $70.00 | $70.00 | $90.00 |
| Peg bushing | $90.00 per peg | $90.00 per peg | $95.00 per peg |
| Open seam | $40.00 per bout | $40.00 per bout | $40.00 per bout |
| Crack repair | Bring it in for a quote | Bring it in for a quote | Bring it in for a quote |
| Soundpost Patch | $1,200.00 | $1,200.00 | $1,600.00 |
| Bassbar Crack | $700.00 | $700.00 | $900.00 |
| Bassbar | $350.00 | $350.00 | $500.00 |
For Your Bow
Having a bow-maker on staff gives us a unique expertise on helping you keep your bow in top-top shape. Anything from a bow re-hair to a stick unwarp, our technicians are dedicated to providing professional and satisfactory services.
| Service | Violin | Viola | Cello |
| Re-hair | $70.00 | $70.00 | $75.00 |
| Thumb grip leather replacement | $30.00 | $30.00 | $40.00 |
| Nickel/Whalebone Winding includes new grip | $70.00 | $70.00 | $80.00 |
| Silver/Silk Winding includes new grip | $90.00 | $90.00 | $100.00 |
| Tip Replacement | |||
| Student | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Advanced | $90.00 | $90.00 | $90.00 |
| Professional | $120.00 | $120.00 | $120.00 |
| Unwarping /Straightening | Starts at $80.00 | Starts at $80.00 | Starts at $80.00 |
| Re-cambering stick | Starts at $200.00 | Starts at $200.00 | Starts at $200.00 |
Contact Us
We'd love to see you! Come and visit our showroom to find the instrument that will advance your playing to the next level.
Making an appointement will ensure our strings specialists are available to assist with choosing the perfect instrument for you.