Kenmore Violins Services

l New making

l Repairs

Commission a new instrument or bow. Select your wood from our extensive collection, choose the model you want, tell us the appearance of the varnish that you favor. Our wish is to offer you a truly inspired instrument, to help you play music that is truly inspired. Please stop in to see and hear examples of our work. ñ

Repairs

Featuring careful bow rehairs using premium hair (even on student bows) and skilled setup (bridge, post, strings) of violin, viola, cello, and bass. In addition, we have more than 14 years experience in repairing cracks, open seams, neck adjustments, and finish retouching. We have done special projects such as left-hand violin conversions, and work on ethnic instruments such as Hardanger fiddles and other valuable historic instruments.

Free repair estimates. No job is too big or too small. "Impossible" jobs are welcome--we've seen it all! Discounts are available for school district instruments. ñ

Restorations

We have extensive experience in full restoration of older violins, violas, and celli. Please bring instrument/bow to shop for free estimate. All recommended work will be fully explained. You will be informed if our judgment is that the instrument is not worth restoring. ñ

Tonal Adjustments

We do an extensive check-up, and then suggest modifications to improve the tone of your instrument. Initially we might suggest low-impact changes to the bridge, soundpost, strings, and other parts of the setup. Generally improving the setup is sufficient. Rarely, more advanced internal modifications, such as a new bass bar, are necessary to attain good results. ñ