Mandolin Repair Services
Professional Mandolin Repair Services
About Our Mandolin Repair Services
At K&IMC, we offer expert mandolin repair and restoration services for musicians who value precision, tone, and craftsmanship. Whether you play classical, bluegrass, or folk music, our luthiers ensure your mandolin not only looks beautiful but also sounds perfectly balanced and responsive.
Skilled Luthiers with International Experience
Our workshop’s roots lie in Ukraine, where we trained alongside respected masters such as Ivan Bitus and restorers from the National Music Academy of Ukraine named after P. I. Tchaikovsky. This experience allows us to handle everything from fine structural repairs to complete mandolin restorations with care and accuracy.
Tailored Approach to Every Mandolin
Each mandolin is unique — from its wood selection to its tonal character. We assess every instrument individually, taking into account its construction, history, and playing style to choose the best restoration or adjustment method.
Focus on Tone, Playability, and Longevity
We pay special attention to intonation, fretwork, bridge setup, and soundboard integrity, ensuring your mandolin delivers clear resonance and perfect tuning stability. Our goal is not only to restore your instrument’s appearance but to enhance its musical performance and reliability.
What Our Clients Say
“K&IMC have re-haired viola and violin bows for me in recent months. They use really good quality hair, and bows are ready to play straight away. I recommend them highly.”
— Jill Russell, viola and violin player
Why Choose K&IMC for Mandolin Repair
Trusted by Musicians
Our clients include professionals and enthusiasts who rely on us to restore and maintain their instruments to the highest standard.
Comprehensive Repair Services
From crack and seam repair to fret replacement, neck resets, bridge fitting, and varnish restoration, we handle all aspects of mandolin care.
Our Services
Restoration & Repair
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Summary
We can repair, adjust or restore any stringed instruments. We usually work with violins, violas, cellos and double basses but we can also repair guitars, mandolins and other stringed instruments.
We undertake any job, from minor adjustments through to complete restoration.
Common repairs/adjustments include:• Replacing the bass bar
• Replacing or adjusting the bridge
• Replacing or adjusting the sound post
• Scroll and neck restoration
• Fingerboard replacement/adjustment
• Replacing or refurbishing pegs,tailpice ets
• Repairing cracks and regluing edges
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• Crack Repair
• Retouching varnish/revarnishing
• Professional leaning
• Old varnish removal and new varnish application (Shellac).Maximise the potential of your instrument
As experienced performers, we know how to get the best our of your instrument. Schedule a session with us to discuss how we can help your optimise the sound of your instrument. We can advise on the best strings to use, and experiment with moving the soundpost, during your visit.
Bows Restoration & Rehair
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Summary
Bow repairs and rehairing:
We repair and rehair bows using the highest quality horsehair sourced from Mongolia. As well as
rehairing, we can also adjust and repair bows so they play reliably and comfortably.
Common repairs/adjustments include:• Violin / viola / cello / double bass bow rehair
• Leather thumbpiece replacement
• Silver winding repair/replacement
• Screw and eye repair/replacement
• Slide ( for frog) replacement
• Frog repair
• Bow tip replacement
String Instruments For Sale
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Summary
Stringed instruments for sale
We have a varied collection of violins, violas and cellos for sale, together with a selection of bows.
We have affordable student instruments, premium instruments for professionals and a range of mid-
price models. We have played all the instruments in, and are knowledgeable about their strengths
and limitations.
Please visit us to try out our beautiful instruments, or contact us for a video consultation.
How It Works
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Accessible Repair Services
No matter your location, access our top-tier repair services remotely by sending us your instrument with our labels. Even if you are in a remote area, we ensure your instrument receives the highest standard of care.
How It Works
Sending your instrument/bow by post:When you contact us to arrange a rehair/repair, we will send postal labels and, if necessary, a case.
We advise using Royal Mail Special Delivery or a tracked courier service. Please ensure that your have adequate insurance to cover delivery, whether your own or taken out through Royal Mail.
Please take pictures beforehand in case of damage in transit.
We aim to complete repairs/bow rehair in 7-10 days and will contact you if a repair is more complex than you anticipated.
IMPORTANT: Please do not dispatch your instrument until you have received the labels
