Luthier Repair Services

Linda West Cellos specializes in professional repair and restoration for cellos, bows, and all bowed string instruments.

Repair luthier Linda West brings decades of expertise to every instrument that comes through our shop.

Cello, Viola and Violin Repair & Restoration - We provide comprehensive repair services from minor adjustments to complete restorations:

• Setup optimization for tone and playability
• Bridge cutting, fitting, and adjustment
• Sound post, new or reset
• Fingerboard planing, dressing, and new
• Crack repairs
• Seam Repairs
• Structural and cosmetic restorations
• Neck resets and projection corrections
• Rib repair and replacement
• Corner, edge, and purfling repair
• Bass bar fitting and replacement
• Varnish touch-up and restoration

Bow Repair & Restoration - Expert bow repair and maintenance for all instrument bows:

• Bow rehairing with high quality Mongolian horsehair (vegan alternatives available)
• Tip repair and tip plate replacement
• Extensive frog repairs
• Internal frog mechanism repairs
• Replace thumb leather
• Replace abalone slide and mother of pearl dots
• Broken stick repairs
• Restore camber
• Replace winding
• Properly trained and certified to work on valuable, antique and collectible bows!
  
  
  

We repair violins, violas, cellos, double basses, and viols. Whether you need a simple bridge adjustment or complex restoration work, we provide the expert craftsmanship your instrument deserves.

Appointments Required

All repair work is by appointment only to ensure dedicated attention to your instrument. Contact us through our Get in Touch page, online chat, or schedule an appointment for us to assess your instrument or bow in person.

Repair Estimates - We provide detailed, written estimates for all repair work. Bring your instrument in for assessment, and we'll explain what's needed and provide pricing before any work begins.