How do you fix a broken cello string?
How do you fix a broken cello string?
Process to Replace Cello Strings
- Loosen the Pegs.
- Remove the String from the Peg.
- Remove String from the Fine Tuner.
- Connect the New String to the Fine Tuner.
- Insert the End of the String into the Peg.
- Wind the String onto the Peg.
- Tighten the String.
- Align the String to the Bridge and Nut.
How much does it cost to fix a broken cello string?
Cello
| Restring, including tuning | $5 per string (strings not included) |
|---|---|
| Replace and fit bridge | $65/$100 deluxe fit and carve (bridge not included) |
| Re-hair bow (horsehair) | $65/$45 for Glasser (to be paid in advance) |
| Re-glue fingerboard | $60** and up |
| Install fine tuners (without restringing) | $5 per tuner (tuner not included) |
Can a cracked cello be repaired?
When your cello has a crack, it might be because you bumped it against something, or dropped it. If this happens, you need to take your cello to a luthier to have it fixed because a crack can eventually make your instrument collapse. If it’s a chip in the wood, you can take the piece to a luthier and have them fix it.
Why is my cello string loose?
The pegs are made of ebony, which is a type of wood. When this wood dries out, the pegs become skinnier. So the peg hole gets bigger, the peg gets smaller, and the whole system loses the friction that it needs to stick in place and hold the string in tune. So it comes loose and the string unravels.
Why did my cello string break?
If you have had issues with strings breaking (and your nut and bridge are lubricated already), you should also ask your luthier to check the angle from your nut to tuning peg. Too sharp an angle can cause too much pressure on the nut slot and string. Sometimes cello strings just get old, wear out and break.