45th Birthday Violin

This violin & case came to us in a dilapidated, un-loved condition.

It had extensive scratching & wear to the finish, and a damaged soundboard & purfling.

We restored it to playing condition, though we don’t use it much as we’re not fiddle players and the family have to leave the house...

BenAsher Violin

This violin had been in attic storage since 1940’s, and emerged after the owners Father passed away. Typically, attic life is not kind to stringed instruments - the damp atmosphere and temperature cycling opens up joints and warps necks.

This one was not unusual - the neck joint was no longer a joint; and the top joint was open, as was the back. All the hardware was missing. Fortunately the neck and fingerboard were present and in good shape.

The heel joint was remade with Titebond; the top and back joints also. The sound post was replaced and set. We cleaned the finish without stripping – sensitive to the aesthetics and sound quality. The body was refinished with French polish.

The violin was set up with new strings, bridge, tailpiece and chin rest and returned to playing condition, and we now have a satisfied customer!