Cee Posted October 20, 2021 Report Share Posted October 20, 2021 Hello, I have just acquired a violin from eBay. It is definitely playable and has not been damaged in transit (phew!), but I have noticed that one of the corner is starting to get unglued. The gap is tiny and I am not sure whether you can see it clearly on the picture I took (see top corner). Does this need to be repaired? If yes, can it wait to be repaired and can I safely play in the meantime (I don't want to cause more damage)? If yes, can the luthier inject glue? or does the top needs to be removed and glued again??? Is it an expensive repair? I know prices can very form one city to another, but is it more expensive than fitting a new bridge for instance? I did not pay a lot for the instrument and I cannot spend a lot on repairs Thank you in advance for your advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Bean Posted October 20, 2021 Report Share Posted October 20, 2021 If this is the only issue: just a very common repair for a violin maker/repair person. Hot hide glue will be inserted in the joint with a thin knife and clamped till dry with one or more special clamps. One of the least expensive repairs in the trade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouisXVI Posted October 20, 2021 Report Share Posted October 20, 2021 I agree, that is a 20 dollars repair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Dorsey Posted October 20, 2021 Report Share Posted October 20, 2021 This is very minor. Probably no additional problems would result if you played it like this for years. But it would still be a good idea for you to have a luthier look at it to be sure there's nothing else that should be fixed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Noon Posted October 20, 2021 Report Share Posted October 20, 2021 Just be aware... some luthiers will not be too happy to look at or evaluate inexpensive instruments that you bought on eBay, as they're trying to make a living off of their time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cee Posted October 20, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2021 Thank you so much for your replies. I am glad to hear that it is not serious and can be easily fixed by a luthier. Also, to Don Noon, thank you for your advice. I hope the luthier will agree to do the repairs on my violin... I really don't want to offend him/her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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