However, if your violin doesn't fit the description above and you wish to repair it more economically, then I can help! Although I am not a professionally trained luthier or restorer, I have worked on many violins in the last number of years and honed my skills as a repairer and restorer of good quality instruments. As a traditional Irish fiddle player, I have a unique advantage when it comes to adjusting string action etc to ensure the playability and tone of your violin will be maximised.
| Bow Services |
Price |
| Bow Rehair (Collection only) |
£50 |
| Bow Rehair (Postal service including tube) |
£65 |
| Bow wrap and thumb grip replacement (Silver-plated) |
£60 |
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| VIOLIN REPAIRS |
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| Replacement of Violin Strings (per set of 4) |
£50+ (depending on brand) |
| Bridge Adjustment / Lowering |
£30 |
| New Standard Maple Bridge fitted |
£30 |
| Aubert Deluxe Maple Bridge fitted |
£60 |
| Sound Post Replacement & Adjustment |
£30 |
| Re-glue of Open Joints/Seams (minimum 48hr service) |
£50 |
| Replacement of 4 Ebony Pegs |
£40 |
| Slipping/Sticking pegs |
£20-30 |
| Fingerboard and nut replacement |
£150 |
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| Larger Repairs / Restoration Service |
Estimated on inspection |
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For a quotation you may wish to email some photographs to OrchardViolins@gmail.com or WhatsApp to 07707 014352 so I can give you a quotation for repairs.
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Looking after your violin/fiddle.
Where to store your violin
The tone from your violin is affected by a number of variables including some that are difficult to control (eg) temperature and humidity! I have heard numerous recounts down the years from musicians who left their treasured instrument in a car on a sunny day only to return to something that no longer resembled a violin! It is very sad when this happens, and in some cases a repair is not feasible. It goes without saying, that where you store your fiddle is important; keep clear of radiators when at home and out of direct/strong sunlight when at a Feis or festival.
Old violins that have remained in cases for prolonged periods become vulnerable to woodworm infestations (particularly if stored in darker, humid places). This can be very serious for not just the violin but for the home!
If you have a violin with woodworm holes in it, then it needs to be removed from your home without delay, in case the infestation travels to other your furniture, flooring or roof. Violins with woodworm are best disposed of eg. burned in a fire if they are not valuable.
Falls/Knocks: If your violin falls to the ground, it is likely that the bridge position will be affected or worse still, a crack to the spruce top may result. A bridge can be easily replaced, but a crack to the violin will be more difficult. Often, the violin will need to be opened and need glued and restudded / cleated internally. To guard against such falls, ensure your fiddle is returned to its case when not being played.
