We offer a full range of instrument and bow* repairs from a simple crack or varnish touch up, to complete reconstruction after being run over or sat on; we've seen it all! Full estimates are available in the shop.  

• All instrument repairs will be completed in-house by Paul Tousignant, the owner and trained Luthier with 8+ years of experience
• *Bows are repaired off premises by Amelyse Arroyo Kushmaul, owner of Arroyo Bows

A large edge and purfling replacement on a cello

This violin's wing tip broke off, here it is getting a new platform to hold the replacement tip.

This violin was crushed by a car, seen here the cracks have been put back together but no varnish work has yet been done.

A large crack developed in the scroll and it went through two peg holes, here a new cheek has been grafted on for maximum strength.

This cello neck came out and broke the button in the process, so a special lamination had to be made to make the neck structurally whole again, while preserving the original button.

The maker of this violin back in antiquity did not make any cornerblocks, which are vital to the durability of the violin structure, so new ones had to be made.

The bassbar came loose from this double bass, but it can be fixed.

This scroll snapped in two and required cheek grafts to hold it together. Done well, they blend in with the original wood.

This violin had fallen at least twice and was riddled with cracks. Seen here are the various clamps I use to bring the wood back together as the glue dries.

This soundpost patch was put in after a crack was discovered on the top. This is the only area on the instrument where a crack must be fixed in this manner, due to the stress it is under.

This violin was given a whole new set up, numerous crack repairs, and varnish rejuvenation.

This violin was given a whole new set up, numerous crack repairs, and varnish rejuvenation.

After a violin has been restored, or after it has sat unused for months/years, it's important to get the instrument woken up and settled into its new state, particularly if the top has been removed for internal repairs. One way to do this is to play the instrument for hours over the span of a few weeks, the other is the Tonerite.  We now offer Tonerite treatments to help facilitate that at a fraction of the cost of buying the Tonerite yourself. Ask about it when you come for a repair! 
From the Tonerite website : "One of the secrets of great sounding vintage instruments is the fact that they have been played-in for thousands of hours. 
The ToneRite accelerates the play-in process by using a set of sub-sonic frequencies to simulate the same physics as long term playing.  
Simply attach the ToneRite whenever you are not playing and expect to hear a dramatic increase in resonance, balance and range after only a week's worth of use.  
Subsequent treatments will help maintain your new vintage sound!"

"I've found that the ToneRite® does markedly improve the sound of most of the instruments I've tried it on."
David Bromberg
David Bromberg Fine Violins

"I'll say I think it's great! I used it on my Gemunder(1884) and my Denis Cormier(2002). It made both instruments sound their very best no matter what climate or humidity my tours brought me to. The more I used it the better they got...not just a little bit, but creates a definite, noticeable, positive audible difference."
John Sherba
Kronos Quartet
Grammy Award Winner

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