How much does it cost to re varnish a violin?
Major Restorations
| Major Repairs | Violin/Viola | Cello |
|---|---|---|
| Top Cracks (from the outside) | $40.00-$75.00 | $60.00-$100.00 |
| Varnish Touch-up | $120.00 per hour | $120.00 per hour |
| Reset Neck (Bridge is Additional) | $75.00+ | $100.00+ |
| Neck Pin (includes fingerboard removal) | $150.00 | $200.00 |
Why is the violin bridge not glued?
When it would be, it wouldn’t be able to transfer the vibrations (sound) from your strings to the soundboard. Glue would block the vibrations and work like a mute. This means the bridge has to stand loose on the violin or viola.
Should I Revarnish my violin?
Refinishing an instrument for aesthetics is not recommended. One of history’s great, unsolved mysteries is what makes the sound produced by the finest of Italian violins so magnificent.
Should I replace my violin bridge?
If the bridge is warped then it will need to be replaced. A warped bridge is not only inhibiting the sound of the instrument, but it is also at risk of breaking. If the strings have worn deeply into the crown of the bridge then the. bridge needs to be replaced.
How do I know if my violin bridge is good?
An easy way to check whether or not your bridge is straight is to take a straight edge and rest it against the length of the bridge on the tailpiece side. If the base and side of the straight edge rest against the top plate of the violin and the side of the bridge, then your bridge is straight.
Should a violin bridge be glued?
No, violin bridges are not glued. The bridge holds the strings up in place, which allows the playing.
What wood is a violin bridge made of?
maple wood
The violin bridge is a device designed both to support the strings and to transmit their vibrations to the body of the instrument. Made from maple wood, the shape of the bridge varies from one violin to another, and its placing and fit have a significant impact on the tone and playability of the instrument.
What varnish is used on violin?
Varnishes for violins tend to be either oil varnish, or sprit based varnish (also known as shellac) and in this post, we’ll take a look at oil varnish. We know how good some old oil-based varnish recipes are because some renowned violin makers have been using varnishes based on centuries-old recipes.
How do you strip varnish off a violin?
You can use paint remover and white paper towels. The varnish will become jelly like with the paint remover. You may need to apply it more than one time. You may finish with alcohol to remove the remains of the paint remover.
How thick should a violin bridge be?
In a perfect world every full size violin would have a 41.5 mm – 42 mm bridge that overhangs the bass bar exactly 1.5 mm, but violins are generally far from perfect.
What makes a good violin bridge?
A good quality bridge should have a longer grain of wood on the front, or the side that faces the fingerboard. On the back, it should have a shorter grain. A trained luthier may be necessary when dealing with violin bridges, as the bridge is a very sensitive part of the violin.
Do I need to replace my violin bridge?
A good bridge can last decades, if well kept. I think Heifetz had bridge on his Del Gesù for more than 20 years, if I am not wrong. Unless the bridge on your instrument is from a bad blank, of bad cut, or the sound is not good, I see no reason to change it.