Repair & RestorationOur approach to restoration and repair is to 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 approach to conservation, 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), Elforyn, TipArmor, bone- $195 silver - $200 minimum plastic - $140 tip-tip (the vertical portion of the ivory tip) $40-$100 bass bows- 20% more Although we may be able to maintain hair from pre-existing rehair when replacing tip plates, we cannot guarantee it. Most tip replacements will also require a rehair. 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 $35 thumb grip, monitor lizard $55 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 $180 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 cheval or ebony graft- $500 and up ferrule replacement- $350 custom adjustor button replica or replacement $600 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 Camber/shape adjustments are available on an individual basis and require signature of consent indicating the customer understands the inherent risk of this work. Adjustments involving heat are billed the rate of $100 per hour with a one-hour minimum. Split stick repairs are available with pricing determined by the repair requirements. |
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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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