Instrument Repairs

We have a comprehensive workshop to service and set-up all instruments that we sell. As well, we can perfrom repairs and restorations to your valued instruments. We are also willing to take on repairs from school instrumental programs to instruments of professional quality.

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Valuations

We do written valuations on instruments for insurance purposes only. It is impossible to do a valuation via the internet, with or without photos/soundclips/videoclips etc. You will need to come into our store in Chatswood for the valuation and it is always best to make an appointment. Please contact us to make an appointment.

Price of written valuation: $150.00

Bow Rehairs

We offer the finest quality bow rehairing and bow repair in as little time as possible to get you up and playing again. Overnight rehairing available by appointment and for a 15% surcharge. We are also happy to receive rehairs via post to be resent Australia-wide.

Price of basic rehair: $110.00

Meet Our Staff

David Glanville has been making and restoring violins for over 25 years and learned from both Harry Vatiliotis and Cedric Clark. His unique perspective as a player and a maker means that he has a strong understanding of the needs of players at all levels. Over his 20 years of running The Sydney String Centre he has developed his own style for setting up instruments that has more than met the needs of Australian students, teachers and professionals.

Douglas Glanville has studied violin-making from his father David since 2002. In 2008 he studied in Germany under the direction of master violin makers Klaus Clement and Hagen Weise and as well as this, spent time in the bowmaking workshops of Josef Gabriel and the Brothers Grunke. His interests lie heavily with varnish in which he is conducting his own research.