It is important that your instrument is maintained correctly. Repairs can be costly and to keep these to a minimum there are some things that you can do.

1. After playing the instrument, wipe off the excess rosin dust from the belly, fingerboard and strings.
2. If your pegs are clicking and not turning smoothly, place some peg paste onto the peg where it touches the inside of the hole. This will stop you from pushing the peg too far into the hole risking cracks in the peg box and will then turn smoothly.
3. Keep the bridge upright. It is easy for the bridge to gradually lean over in one direction as every time the string is tuned it can pull the bridge over slightly. Keeping it upright will prevent the feet digging holes into the front of the instrument, the bridge warping or a reduction in sound quality.
4. When purchasing a shoulder rest try to get one that is supportive to you and harmless to the instrument. Often they are not tightened enough or adjusted incorrectly which will result in contact with the back of the instrument leaving marks and imperfections.
5. When not using your instrument keep it in a good quality case that has been made for the instrument. Keep it somewhere safe to avoid accidental knocks or spillages and keep it away from sources of heat.
6. Ensure that you have your instrument checked over by a professional periodically. As the seasons change the chances are that your instrument is changing too. Temperature and humidity can greatly affect it, expanding and contracting can cause cracks, seams to open and other problems.

Sound Adjustments

When playing your instrument you may notice a change in the sound quality over time. The sound of your instrument is affected by climate change, strings, bridge positioning and the sound post. If you are not happy with the performance of your instrument please bring it into the workshop where together the options can be explored in order for us to find your instruments full potential for you to enjoy again.