Repairs
Our Repair Services
Gailes’ Violin Shop, Inc. is a full restoration shop. All repairs are done on the premises by our luthiers and technicians to restore your instrument or bow to excellent condition. A partial listing of repair prices follows. For more information
Prices are subject to change.
Instrument Repairs & Services
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Bridges (Includes fitting)
Violin
- ½ to full size: $100 and up
- ¼ and smaller: $80
Viola
- 12" to full size: $110 and up
Cello
- ½ to full size: $175 and up
- ¼ and smaller: $120
Soundposts
New Installation
- Violin & Viola: $60 and up
- Cello: $72 and up
Reset
- Violin & Viola: $25 and up
- Cello: $35 and up
Crack & Seam Repairs
For all repairs that require gluing, please bring your instrument in for assessment and an estimate.
Pegs & Peg Hole Repairs
New Pegs
Standard Swiss model, each
- Violin $10; Viola $15; Cello $25
Superior Quality, each
- Violin $40 and up; Viola $45 and up; Cello $70
Installation, per peg
- Violin & Viola, $35 and up; Cello $42 and up
Wittner Finetune Pegs, Price includes pegs
- Violin: $200 installed
- Viola: $220 installed
- Cello: $300 installed
Peg Hole Bushings (per peg, two holes)
- Violin & Viola: $60 and up
- Cello: $90 and up
We also carry a wide variety of fancy, carved, and decorated pegs made from seasoned woods.
Nut
New Ebony Nut
- Violin & Viola: $70 and up
- Cello: $100 and up
Raise Existing Nut
- Violin & Viola: $40-$60 and up
- Cello: $50–$90
Fingerboard
Dressing
- Violin & Viola: $120 and up
- Cello: $200 and up
New Fingerboard
- Violin & Viola: $400–$800
- Cello: $430–$950
We offer a full line of repair and restoration services. Please call or visit for more information.
Bow Repairs & Services
Rehair
- Violin or Viola: $75
- Cello: $85
- Bass: $109
The hair we offer includes Mongolian, Coarse, Fiddler's or Butterscotch, Black, and dyed (call for available colors)
New Grip
Goat, Sheep or Lizard
- Violin & Viola: $50
- Cello: $50
- BAss: $60
We offer a ful range of bow repairs and restorations. Please call for more information.