Listed below are a set of price estimates for common repairs from Gig Violins LLC in Madison, Wisconsin (note: prices for repairs vary by region, mostly due to cost of living considerations).
These are merely guidelines because the needs of every instrument are slightly different. We have listed these here to make the process more transparent and less intimidating for our customers. Please contact Gig Violins to talk about your instrument’s specific needs.
| Repair | Cost (Violin/Viola) | Cost (Cello) |
| Seasonal Instrument Check-up 1 | $30 | $30 |
| New Bridge (Professional) 2 | $250+ | $350+ |
| New Bridge (Standard) 3 | $140 | $205 |
| New Bridge (Student) 4 | $90 | $125 |
| New Soundpost | $70 | $90 |
| New Pegs (traditional) 5 | $120 + cost of pegs | $200 + cost of pegs |
| New Pegs (mechanical) 6 | $160 | $280 |
| Replace Tailpiece | $30 | $50 |
| Change Strings | $10 (Free if purchased from Gig Violins) | |
| Glue Seams 7 | $15 | $15 |
| Set Fallen Soundpost | $15 | $15 |
| Soundpost/Tonal Adjustment | $15-60 | $15-60 |
| Clean/Polish | $30-$90 | $60-$130 |
| Fingerboard Dressing | $70-$120 | $110-$150 |
| Crack Repair (small, not requiring top removal) | $50-200 | Variable |
| Crack Repair (large, requiring top to be removed) | $500+ | Variable |
| Bow Rehair | $80 | Cello $80, Bass $90-$100 |
| Bow Tip Replacement (Tip Armour) 8 | $180 | Cello $200, Bass $230 |
| Thumb Grip Replacement | $40 | $40 |