Repair & RestorationOur approach to restoration and repair is to first do no harm: we strive to avoid alteration of original materials whenever possible, and to match the quality of original work with contemporary techniques and technologies. This goal is based on museum-level objectives of conservatorship and has contributed to the continued professional viability of otherwise critically damaged bows, historical and contemporary.
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Tip Repairsviolin/viola/cello
casein (made from milk protein), bone, other synthetics (Elforyn, TipArmor) $195 silver - $200 minimum charge plastic - $140 tip-tip (the vertical portion of the ivory tip) $40-$100 please note: ivory from living species (whale, elephant) and from fossilized remains (mastodon) are illegal in the state of California and are not available as restoration materials at ALB |
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La Garniture (leather, wrappings)Leather
thumb grip, Moroccan goatskin $30 thumb grip, monitor lizard $45 collar before winding $20 protecting cover over name brand $80 Windings,Lappings silver violin/viola $160 cello $170 bass $180 nickel silver available for $20 less than sterling gold wrappings based on market price faux whalebone $170 two silk thread $120, additional colors: $30 each Silver tinsel $180 polyurethane/rubber tubing at frog $5 (short) $10 (long) |
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Frog RepairsAvailable repairs include, but are not limited to:
eyelet replacement $60 seized screw/eyelet removal $100 and up bush eyelet hole, redrill and set new eyelet $250 crack stabilization- clean, prepare, glue, blend finish $40 x hour custom adjustor button replica or replacement $600 and up custom frog and adjustor button replacements $2,000 and up |
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Pearl RepairsAdditional charges may apply depending on the condition of the frog.
Pearl Slide Replacement - $150+ (depending on material) Pearl Eye Replacement - $60+ (depending on material) |
Stick RepairsBush screw end with new nipple - $300
Bush screw hole, front end of frog mortise - $200 Spline for broken head - $350 Thread wrapping on crack or break - $75 Split stick repairs are available with pricing case-by-case. |
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Custom Frog Replacements/ReplicasCustom frog replacements are available for your valuable frog, starting at $1,750.
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Custom Button Replacement/ReplicasStarting at $600
Pictured on the right: damaged original adjustor missing a large portion of the inner gold ring. My replica on the left with identical weight and size. |
Pearl slide replacement on a fine French bass frog. |
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Contact us for project specific timelines and prices. |
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