Repairs & Maintenance
Straightforward service to keep your instrument playing well — from quick adjustments to more involved repairs.
Fast recommendations • Approval before work • Student-friendly support • Two locations (NC & SC)
Bring it in — we’ll guide you
If you’re not sure what the instrument needs, that’s normal. Bring it in and we’ll explain the options clearly. We recommend only what’s necessary to restore playability and reliability.
For school programs, we also support seasonal checkups and keeping inventories playable.
Common maintenance
- String changes & fitting
- Bridge checks and adjustments
- Soundpost stability checks
- Buzz or rattle diagnosis
- Open seams (seasonal movement)
- General setup and playability checks
Repairs & restorations
- Peg fitting and replacement
- Bridge replacement
- Fingerboard planing (as needed)
- Tailpiece and fine tuner issues
- Crack assessment and repair (case-by-case)
- Structural evaluation for older instruments
When to bring your instrument in
- Instrument won’t stay in tune
- Strings feel unusually high
- Buzzing, rattling, or harsh tone
- Warped or leaning bridge
- Visible seam openings
- Soundpost has fallen or shifted
- Instrument was dropped or bumped
- Preparing for auditions or concerts
How repairs work
- Bring the instrument in (or contact us first)
- We inspect and explain recommendations
- You approve work before anything begins
- We notify you when the instrument is ready
Need help with a repair?
Reach out and we’ll get you pointed in the right direction.
