Tidewater Strings – Orchestral Instrument Repair
Violin • Viola • Cello • Upright Bass
There’s no one-size-fits-all setup for string instruments. We work with each player to adjust their instrument for optimal comfort, tone, and response. Measurements are taken before and after work and kept on file, so we can track changes over time and fine-tune as needed.
Setup & Adjustment Services
- Full instrument inspection
- String Changes
- Bridge fitting or replacement
- Soundpost adjustment or replacement
- Peg fitting and lubrication
- Fingerboard planing and scoop correction
- Nut shaping and string spacing
- Tailpiece and fine tuner check/replacement
- Cleaning and polish
Common Repairs
- Open seam repair
- Crack repair (top, back, ribs)
- Fingerboard regluing or replacement
- Peg bushing or pegbox repair
- Broken neck repair
- Tailpiece, chinrest, or endpin replacement
- Bass bar or internal structural work
- Saddle adjustments or replacement
- Edge and corner repair
- Touch-up varnish and basic finish work
If you’re not sure what your instrument needs, feel free to reach out—we can assess it and talk through next steps.