Restored String Instruments
Professionally restored violins, violas, cellos & bows from our Darlington workshop — available for UK & EU shipping.
About Our Instruments for Sale
We are primarily a restoration workshop, but we also offer a curated selection of professionally restored string instruments — including violins, violas, cellos and bows. Every piece is carefully refurbished to ensure excellent tone, stability and playability.
How to Buy
If an instrument catches your eye, simply fill out the enquiry form and mention which model you’re interested in. We’ll contact you with availability, detailed information and next steps.
Nice Italian Violin Ferdinando Gagliano Filius Nicolai 1789
СERTIFICATE
£2,799.00
Nice Antique Italian Violin Giorgio Bairhoff 1770
СERTIFICATE
£7,299.00
Beautiful Antique Viola 15inches labelled George Klotz 1777
СERTIFICATE
£4,799.00
Antique Concert Violin Raffaele ed Antonio Gagliano 1859
CERTIFICATE
£6,299.00
Nice Vintage Violin Bow 62.4 gr. 71.5 cm. Ready to play
£199.00
Pernambucco Violin bow 72.5 cm. 59 grams Good condition ready to play
£399.00
Antique Pernambuco Viloin Bow Octagonal Frog stamped GERMANY 73 cm. 61.8gr
£249.00
Antique French Cello bow C.N.BAZIN 70 cm. 77.7 gr.
Certificate
£3949.00
VIOLIN BOW PAESOLD Pernambucco Ready to play 63 gr. 72 cm
£449.00
Nice Antique vintage Violin or Viola Bow 73 cm 66.3 gr Ready to play
£249.00
Antique Violin Bow stamped LUPOT 71 cm 65 gr
£399.00
Nice violin bow stamped TOURTE 72cm. 56gr. Ready to play
£549.00
Nice Antique Violin Bow NACH Vuillaume 62.5 gr 72 cm
£1,199.00
Antique Viola Bow stamped LUPOT 72 cm. 67.9 gr
£549.00
Antique Cello Bow Czechoslovakia 78.6 gr 70 cm
£199.00
Antique Violin Bow W. Seifert, Germany 59.5 gr. 72 cm
£799.00
Nice Antique Violin Bow DODD 62 gr 72 cm
£1,299.00
Antique Violin Bow PROSPER COLAS stamped P.C. 73 cm. 60.5 gr
£699.00
Beautiful Italian Violin Petrus Sgarabotto 1973 Exellent Condition
£2,049.00
Nice Antique Viola Enrico Politi 1942 Concert Viola 16 in
£2,149.00
Nice Antique Luthier Solo Violin 19th century labeled Gasparo da Salo
£6,799.00
Rare Beautiful Antique France Violin Bow 72 cm. 53.5 gr.
£1,549.00
Nice Antique Cello Bow stamped Germany 84.7gr. 70cm Ready to play
£449.00
Nice Old Antique Double Bass Bow stamped GERMANY 128 gr 68 cm
£799.00
Check availability
Fill in the form and mention the instrument or bow that caught your attention. We’ll get back to you with details and availability.
FAQ
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Repair prices depend on the type of work and the condition of the instrument.
According to our official price list:Crack repairs — from £40
Bow rehair — from £60
Setting up instruments — from £60
Sound post replacement — from £50
New bridge installation — from £40
Fingerboard replacement — from £150
Major structural repairs (serious cracks, bass bar replacement, neck work) — from £350–£800
We always provide an estimate after inspecting the instrument.
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We complete repairs as quickly as possible without compromising quality.
Simple adjustments may take a few days, while more complex restoration can require more time. For shipped instruments, the standard turnaround is 7–10 days after receiving and assessing the instrument. -
Yes, absolutely.
We specialize in the restoration of vintage and antique violins, violas, cellos, and double basses. Our luthiers have extensive experience working with old instruments and take great pleasure in giving historic instruments new life — restoring their sound, structure, and appearance. -
Yes — violins, violas, and bows can be safely shipped to us.
We can provide shipping labels and, if necessary, a protective case or packaging.However, we do not recommend shipping large instruments like cellos or double basses, as we do not currently have experience receiving such large items by courier.
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Yes, we perform a full range of setup and structural repairs for all bowed string instruments (violin, viola, cello, double bass), including:
Sound post adjustment & replacement
Bridge replacement & adjustment
Tuning for optimal sound
Bass bar replacement
Crack repairs & gluing loose seams
Fingerboard gluing or replacement
Peg and tailpiece installation
All these services are part of our standard workshop work.
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Yes. We can repair broken scrolls, heads, and necks on violins, violas, cellos, and double basses.
We also repair guitars and mandolins, including:Cracks and loose parts
Gluing fingerboards
Replacing tuning pegs
These issues are common, and we handle them regularly with excellent results.
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Yes, of course.
If you’ve purchased new strings but are unsure how to install them, just bring your instrument — we will install and properly tune the new strings, ensuring the best sound and correct tension.
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
