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.

ServiceViolin ViolaCello
Professional Adjustment$75.00 per ½ Hour$75.00 per ½ Hour$75.00 per ½ Hour
Bridge Unwarp/Lower/Reshape$50.00$50.00$75.00
Student Bridge$95.00$95.00$150.00
Advanced Bridge$125.00$125.00$200.00
Professional Bridge$200.00$200.00$275.00
Standard Peg Replacement$140.00 plus pegs$140.00 plus pegs$200.00 plus pegs
Set Soundpost$45.00$45.00$60.00
Soundpost Replacement$70.00$70.00$80.00
End-button / Endpin$40.00$40.00$85.00 plus endpin
Tailpiece Replacement$40.00 plus tailpiece$40.00  plus tailpiece$40.00 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.

 ServiceViolinViolaCello
Fingerboard Reglue$85.00$85.00$100.00
Fingerboard Plane and Resurface$175.00$175.00$300.00
Fingerboard Replacement$400.00 plus fingerboard$400.00 plus fingerboard$500.00 plus fingerboard
Neck Shim$250.00$250.00$450.00
Neck Set$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.

 ServiceViolinViolaCello
Basic Clean and Polish$60.00$60.00$85.00
French Polish$100.00 per Hour$100.00 per Hour$100.00 per Hour
Nut Replacement$75.00$75.00$95.00
Saddle Replacement$75.00$75.00$95.00
Peg Rebush$150.00 per peg$150.00 per peg$180.00 per peg
Open Seams   
     Small Open Seam$30.00 per bout$30.00 per bout$35.00 per bout
     Large Open Seam$50.00 per bout$50.00 per bout$60.00 per bout
Crack RepairBring it in for a quoteBring it in for a quoteBring it in for a quote
Soundpost Patch$1,200.00$1,200.00$1,200.00
Bassbar ReplacementStarts at $800.00Starts at $800.00Starts at $800.00

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.

 ServiceViolinViolaCello
Re-hair   
     Black or White Hair$80.00$80.00$90.00
     Mixed Hair (Black and White)$90.00$90.00$100.00
     Same-day Rehair$90.00$90.00$100.00
     Same-day Rehair (Mixed Hair)$100.00$100.00$110.00
     Shorten/Lengthen Hair$40.00$40.00$40.00
     New Plug/Wedge$30.00$30.00$30.00
Thumb Grip   
     Thumb Grip Only$50.00$50.00$50.00
     Thumb Grip (Two Piece Leather)$85.00$85.00$85.00
     Thumb Grip (Butt End Cover Leather)$50.00$50.00$50.00
     Thumb Grip (End Collar)$15.00$15.00$15.00
Thumb Grip with Winding   
     Wrapped Nickel Wire with Leather$95.00$95.00$95.00
     Wrapped Imitation Whalebone with Leather$100.00$100.00$100.00
     Wrapped Silver Wire with Leather$125.00$125.00$125.00
     Wrapped Tinsel Only with Leather$150.00$150.00$150.00
     Wrapped Two-Tone Silk with Leather$175.00$175.00$175.00
     Wrapped Silk and Tinsel with Leather$350.00$350.00$350.00
Tip Repairs   
     Nose Replacement$75.00$75.00$75.00
     Tip Replacement (Plastic)$125.00$125.00$150.00
     Tip Replacement (Mammoth Ivory)$200.00$200.00$250.00
     Tip Replacement (Silver)$400.00$400.00$400.00
Unwarping/StraighteningStarts at $80.00Starts at $80.00Starts at $80.00
Re-cambering StickStarts at $200.00Starts at $200.00Starts at $200.00

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Joyce Miller is an Accredited Member/supporter of:

Appraiser Association of America

The Violin Society of America

Bernhardt House of Violins is a proud member/supporter of:

 

American String Teachers Association 

National Association for Music Education 

South Carolina Music Educators Association

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