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J. B. Blevins Violin Shop
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This instrument came to me with a label indicating that it had been repaired once before. The repairs were done with a water base glue that could not be softened with hot water. The saddle crack was also filled with this glue. The repair procedure that we undertook was to add a shim to the crack and apply cleats to hold it closed. We then reinforced the upper and lower bouts because the wood was gradually chipped away during past top removals. The widest part of the bouts and all four corners were also replaced.
| This picture shows the process of replacing the end block. The original end block was cracked and filled with the radically tough, water base glue. A new end block was set- in, prior to the final carving. |  |
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The scroll showed signs of being broken once before and had been repaired with a different scroll.The peg box needed to be refaced for aesthetic purposes. These pictures show the re-facing of the scroll and touch up. The bottom picture shows a well hidden seam when the repair is successfully done.
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| This is the finished product, delivered to a satisfied customer. |  |
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