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Repair and Restoration

Building a PatchEverything from basic repairs such as gluing open seams and dressing fingerboards to complex restorations is done in our shop. Expert bow restorations and rehairing are also done at the shop. In many cases we can accommodate clients, by appointment, in completing minor work on an instrument or bow within a few hours while they visit the nearby Art Institute, Millennium Park, or other Loop destinations. Adjustments, which can greatly improve the sound and playability of an instrument, can often be done on a walk-in basis. Please contact us for more information or to make an appointment.

Repairs done in our shop include, but are not limited to:

  • Cutting and fitting bridges
  • Fitting posts
  • Fingerboard dressing and replacement
  • Peg fitting and replacement
  • Crack repairs
  • Varnish repairs
  • Neck sets
  • Fitting bassbars
  • Tonal and ergonomic adjustments

We also do bow rehairs and bow repair and restoration, including non-ivory headplates, bushings, and chevals.

Gallery of Fine Instruments

Stradivari waists Visit the Gallery to find in-depth articles with photographs, highlighting some of the noteworthy and/or unusual instruments that Darnton & Hersh Fine Violins has handled.

Business Hours

Monday through Friday
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Other hours by appointment

At this time, we are open by appointment only. Please call or use the contact form to let us know how we can assist with your instrument needs.

The Informed Player

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What you should know about:

  • Care and maintenance of your stringed instrument
  • The instrument checkup

Visit Darnton & Hersh

11 East Adams, Suite 1450
Chicago, IL 60603
312.566.0429
Directions and Contact

Monday - Friday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Other hours by appointment

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