Blackerby Violin Shop has the most complete repair and restoration shop for strings in Central Texas. Repairs are done using time-tested methods and materials that stress a conservative and "reversible" approach. We provide a written estimate up front and get prior approval from the customer before proceeding if there is significant deviation from the estimate. Sound post adjustment or sound post patch, bring your instrument to us for professional and affordable repair.





This was a particularly nasty crack in a bass rib. The jagged, splintered nature of the crack meant the only way to repair it properly was to remove the top. After John glued the crack, he added finely cut diamond cleats on the inside. With the repair finished and touched up (and the top back on), the crack is virtually invisible.





Click on any one of the photos in the slide show to see a description of each step in John's work.