Nut Replacement and Adjustment – Nuts, located at the end of the fingerboard, control many aspects of a fretted stringed instrument: from string spacing, the distance from the fingerboard, and the height above the first fret. By getting the frets re-crowned and touched up, it helps brings the instrument to playing and sounding as it did new.įret Replacement and Refitting – Over time frets can be worn so severely or damaged to where it requires the frets be replaced. Minor Fret Re-crowning and Touchup – As you play your instrument, the frets can get divots from the strings which can affect the sound quality and playability. The build up of dust, sweat, finger grime, and dirt can cause damage to your fretboard if it goes without being cleaned for too long. Neck and Fingerboard Cleaning – Over time, after being played consistently or sitting gathering dust, your instrument can get to a point where it needs to be cleaned. The bow can also be warped so severely that it needs to be replaced. The hair eventually breaks over time requiring it to be replaced so the instrument can play properly. Tonal Adjustment – Tailored adjustments toward tone can be achieved in a variety of different methods.īow Re-hairing and Replacement – It is important for a bow to be in good condition along with the instrument itself in order for the best sound quality and playability of the instrument. Neck Reset – Severe changes in neck angle may require the neck be reset. String gauges may require the nut be adjusted. Nut replacement and adjustment – Nuts can wear out over time and may need to be replaced. It is important to change the strings on your instrument at least once every nine to twelve months, but frequency in replacing them increases the more you play.įingerboard removal, regluing, shimming, and replacement – It is possible for the fingerboard on your instrument to need repair if it cracks, warps, or becomes unglued. String Replacement – Over time, strings can decline in sound quality (become “false”) and can weaken, resulting in strings breaking.

Some may stretch over time, requiring an adjustment to be made. Tailgut Replacement and Adjustment – Sometimes tailguts break and need to be replaced. Occasionally, the original soundpost was not fitted properly and may require a reffiting. Soundpost Replacement and Refitting – Humidity changes can cause your soundpost to be too short at certain times of year which may require having a second soundpost that is slightly longer. Due to this, your instrument may need a peg replacement, shortening, or refitting, depending on the state of the pegs.īridge Replacement, Adjusting, and Refitting – Adjusting the bridge of your instrument can have an affect on the intonation and the overall sound of the instrument. Peg Replacement, Shortening, and Refitting – As your instrument is under tension, eventually tuning pegs can strain, crack, and break.

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