Callier-Scollard Violins
Craig Scollard

50 E. Green St. Suite 142
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 795-2870

Mon, Tue, Wed 10:00-1:00.
Thu, Fri, Sat 2:00 to 5:00

Intercom Access Code, Press:
142 and then the CALL button:

Violin Top Restoration: Varnish Rework and Repair

Here is a violin top where the wood was worn away, most likeley by the case's bow holder.

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I wan't too happy with this one so I reworked the varnish. I'll look around for some of the photos after I rubbed out the touchup varnish. Anyway I'm working on the redo of the touchup and it's coming out pretty nice.

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Another damaged violin where the case bow holder wore a large hole in the top.

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The varnish wasn't quite right so I reworked it. It came out much better, here are the final finished photos.

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