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SHABACHMusic & Violin Shop
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Repairs & Lutherie

Sound, but not as you know it.

Let us help you improve your instrument’s sound.

Lutherie & Restoration

From meticulous repairs, soundboard adjustments, and custom setups to full instrument restorations, every repair is executed with traditional precision and care to bring out the absolute best tone in your instrument.

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Bridge and Setup

Professional setup is the key to bringing out your instrument’s full tonal potential and ensuring effortless playability. We offer custom hand-carved bridges, precise soundpost fittings, peg adjustments, and complete setup service tailored to maximize acoustic resonance, clarity, and comfort for violins, violas, and cellos.

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General Repairs & Restorations

Structural integrity and proper tone restoration require meticulous artisanal care. We specialize in precision crack repairs, seam regluing, peg bushings, and custom top or back plate restorations for violins, violas, and cellos. Whether repairing minor open seams or undertaking complex, historical restorations—such as scroll patches or soundpost crack repairs—we combine traditional lutherie techniques with modern precision to protect your instrument's value and maximize its acoustic resonance.

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Fingerboard and Neck Adjustments

Proper fingerboard curvature and neck alignment are critical to playing comfort, clean intonation, and eliminating unwanted string buzz. We offer comprehensive fingerboard dressing, precision re-shaping, re-gluing, and custom hand-crafted ebony replacements for violins, violas, and cellos. Whether your instrument needs a simple surface leveling or a complete fingerboard replacement, we ensure a smooth, seamless feel across all positions.

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Maintenance and Cleaning

Regular cleaning and proper maintenance are essential to preserving your instrument's wood, finish, and acoustic quality. We offer professional basic and deep cleaning services designed to safely remove rosin buildup, dirt, and oil without damaging delicate varnish. Keep your violin, viola, or cello looking immaculate and performing at its best with gentle, expert care tailored to your instrument's age and finish.

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Major Repairs

Expert restoration brings new life to damaged or aging stringed instruments. We offer comprehensive repair solutions including precision seam gluing, structural crack stabilization, peg bushings, and custom ebony nut and saddle replacements for violins, violas, and cellos. Trust your instrument to skilled lutherie care designed to preserve its beauty, value, and voice.

Detail of a carved scroll and pegbox
Violin resting on sheet music
Hand-carved instrument head, a detail of traditional craftsmanship

Additional Services

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Bow service & rehairing

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Double bass repairs

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Contact Us

Contact us for all your instrument repair needs.

Tell us about your instrument and what you’re noticing—buzzing, open seams, a warped bridge, or simply a sound that isn’t what it used to be.