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Set Up / Basic Adjustment |
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A set up will get your instrument in optimal playing condition. We will remove the strings, apply peg compound to all pegs, clean the the fingerboard, install new or existing strings, position bridge, stretch strings if needed, adjust fine tuners, tighten the chin rest, clean rosin from strings, fingerboard, and body of instrument. A final inspection, tuning, play test, and wipe down will ensure play-ability of your viola.
*Price of new strings is additional. |
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Student Violas - $35
Step-Up Violas - $55 |
Fit or Adjust Bridge |
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If we can work with your existing bridge to correct the height, and confirm it is straight with no warping present, we will adjust it and place the bridge in the correct location. If evaluating your existing bridge, our string professional determines it needs to be replaced,. we will correctly fit a new bridge blank so it has a good fit with the top of your instrument. We’ll finish the bridge to a smooth condition and give proper string height and string spacing based on the new bridge. we also trim and thin bridge as required to give best tonal results. Finally we’ll fit the feet of the bridge to fit flush with the surface of the top so there are no gaps. A new bridge or adjustment also includes our set up work. A final inspection, tuning, play test, and wipe down will ensure play-ability of your viola.
*Price of new strings is additional. |
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Existing Bridge Student Violas |
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$55 |
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New Bridge Student Violas |
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$75 |
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Existing Bridge Step-Up Violas |
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$65 |
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New Bridge Step-Up Violas |
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$95 |
Fit New Pegs |
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If the current pegs have worn down so they no longer fit properly and have trouble tuning, they will need to be replaced. We will fit each peg blank properly to the hole in the scroll, and properly position the new peg hole for proper string placement. This is done as a set of 4, and includes our set up work. A final inspection, tuning, play test, and wipe down will ensure play-ability of your viola.
*Price of new strings is additional. |
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Student Violas- $55
Step-Up Violas- $65 |
Fit New Nut |
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Fit new ebony nut for viola. This also includes our set up work. A final inspection, tuning, play test, and wipe down will ensure play-ability of your viola.
*Price of new strings is additional. |
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Student Violas- $65
Step-Up Violas- $75 |
Fit New Sound Post |
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Fit and properly position new sound post. This also includes our set up work. A final inspection, tuning, play test, and wipe down will ensure play-ability of your viola.
*Price of new strings is additional. |
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Student Violas- $55
Step-Up Violas- $65 |
Fit New Saddle |
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Fit new saddle. This also includes our set up work. A final inspection, tuning, play test, and wipe down will ensure play-ability of your viola.
*Price of new strings is additional. |
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Student Violas- $65
Step-Up Violas- $75 |
Fit New Button / End Plug / Tail Adjuster |
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Fit a new button, end plug, or tail adjuster. This also includes our set up work. A final inspection, tuning, play test, and wipe down will ensure play-ability of your viola.
*Price of new strings is additional. |
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Student Violas - $45
Step-Up Violas - $50 |
Reset / Adjust Nut |
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Reset or adjust nut only. |
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$20.00 |
Reset / Adjust Fingerboard |
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Reset or adjust fingerboard only. |
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$60.00 |
Reset / Adjust Saddle |
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Reset or adjust saddle only. |
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$40.00 |
Reset / Adjust Sound Post |
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Reset or adjust sound post only. |
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$25.00 |
Install Fine Tuners |
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Install multiple or single fine tuners or adjusters only. |
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Full Set of 4 - $20
Single Fine Tuner - $6 each |
Open Seams |
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Closing open seams, re-gluing ribs, tops, and bottoms back together. |
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Seams totaling 8" or less - $20
Seams totaling 8" or more - $2.50 per inch |
Other Work |
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Any other specific work or issues not limited to cracks in wood, removing of top or back, broken necks, broken peg boxes, neck resets, shims, replacement parts, instrument modifications, finish work, buffing, or other cosmetic issues, are handled by estimate only. |
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Estimate Only |
Ward-Brodt Music offers FREE ESTIMATES on all instrument repairs. It's important to note that every instrument and repair situation is different. The prices listed above are estimates only and your repair may need more or less work than is listed. Our staff will always contact you if a price is going to exceed the estimate before doing any work. Prices are subject to change at anytime without notice. |