We repair and service everything we sell on-site.

Bows

  • Premium bow rehairs

  • Replace thumb grips

Instruments

  • Setup improvements to optimize tone and response

  • Getting an instrument playable

  • Cleaning

  • Varnish touch-up

  • Bridge height adjustment

  • Glue open seams

Bow Rehair and Repair Services

Heaney Violins excels in quality bow work. Patrick Heaney studied bow making, restoration, and rehair with Lynn Armor Hannings. Since 2005 he has provided bow rehair and repair services for the St. Lawrence String Quartet workshop. He services both professional and student grade bows.

All bows are rehaired with premium horse hair. Bows taken in for rehair are ready for pickup on Wednesdays. Loaner bows are available upon request while a bow is being rehaired.

Instrument Bow Rehair Pricing:

  • Violin $80.00

  • Viola $80.00

  • Cello $85.00

  • Bass $105.00

We also offers other bow work, including: recambering, straightening, and thumb grip replacement.

Violin bow