Violin bow rehair
From $70
New bow hair, with the tip and frog checked first. A typical bench visit takes 5–7 business days; we confirm the pickup date at drop-off.
The rental shelf & the repair bench
A clear price.
A careful pair of hands.
Bring the instrument and bow in their case. We look together, explain the work and agree on a price before starting.
Student violin outfits
Start with the right size.
Fractional sizes from 1/8 through 3/4 cost $24 per month. Full-size student outfits cost $30 per month. Each includes a violin, bow, case and rosin.
The first month is paid at pickup, with no setup fee or deposit. Bring the player so we can check the fit; bring your teacher’s size recommendation if you have one. Size exchanges have no exchange fee, subject to availability. The monthly rate follows the new size.
Work at the bench
Open seam gluing
From $35
Reglue one short open seam. Several openings or hard-to-reach areas need a separate estimate.
Crack repair
From $120
Assessment and gluing for a straightforward accessible crack. Work needing the top removed or internal reinforcement is quoted after inspection.
New fitted bridge
From $95
A bridge blank shaped and fitted to your violin. Includes checking string height and spacing; strings are separate.
Peg fitting
From $25/peg
Refit an existing peg where possible. Replacement pegs start at $45 each, fitted; worn peg holes need a separate estimate.
December recital tune-up
$35
Tuning, bridge-position and peg checks, plus tightening accessible loose fittings. Strings, rehairing, gluing and replacement parts are separate.
November planning · December 2026 performances
Leave room for a second look.
Bring your violin at least two weeks before the recital. A tune-up can reveal a repair that needs more bench time; tell us your performance date before leaving the instrument. We confirm the pickup day, and you have time to play it again before the performance.
A few rental & repair questions
What if we stop lessons?
Return the complete rental outfit during shop hours before the next monthly payment date. Future rental charges stop when it is returned. Past payments are not refunded. Damage and missing items are assessed separately; we explain any charge before billing it.
What happens to credit when we change sizes?
Paid rental credit stays on the same family rental agreement when you exchange sizes. If you choose a different outfit to buy, we show its listed price and subtract the credit you have earned, up to that price.
Can you quote a crack from a description?
A description helps us plan a visit, but we need to see the instrument before committing to the repair or its price. Keep the pieces together and bring the violin in its case; leave the glue to the bench.
A place to begin