Instrument Repair Evaluation
Structural Integrity. Tonal Performance. Honest Assessment.
Violin • Viola • Cello • Double Bass • Guitar • Bass Guitar
McDonald String Instrument & Guitar Workshop provides structural, mechanical and playability repairs for orchestral string instruments, guitars and bass guitars. Repairs range from routine bridge, nut and fret work to cracks, neck problems, loose braces, open seams and major structural damage.
No repair work begins without client approval following written estimate.
What to Expect
Structural inspection
Setup evaluation
Finish condition review
Repair options explained
Estimated cost & timeline
Some complex restorations may require extended evaluation time.
Common Repair Services
Crack repair
Neck resets
Fingerboard planing
Fretwork & refrets
Soundpost adjustment
Bridge fitting
Bracing repair
Headstock repair
Electronics or Pickup issues
If you have questions, please reach out:
215-278-9554
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Crack repair and cleating
Open seams
New bridge carving/fitting
Soundpost fitting
Fingerboard planing
Peg fitting/replacement
Nut work
Neck reset
Bass bar repair/replacement
Edge damage
Varnish touch-up
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Crack repair and cleating
Open seams
New bridge carving/fitting
Soundpost fitting
Fingerboard planing
Peg fitting/replacement
Nut work
Neck reset
Bass bar repair/replacement
Edge damage
Varnish touch-up
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Bridge repair/replacement
Bridge radius/action correction
Fingerboard work
Open seams
Cracks
Soundpost adjustment
Neck issues
Tuner/machine repair
Nut work
Setup
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Soundboard/back/side cracks
Loose braces
Bridge problems
Neck reset
Nut/saddle
Fretwork
Belly distortion
Finish repair
Structural restoration
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Fret leveling/refret
Nut work
Electronics troubleshooting
Grounding/buzz
Pickup replacement
Pot/switch/jack repair
Neck/truss rod diagnosis
Hardware issues