Set-up
If frets are worn we offer a stoning and recrowning repair service. Full or light set-up. Pickups – repairs, re-winds and replacement.
Mandolin Repair & Servicing
Mandolins are stringed instruments of the lute family and usually plucked with a plectrum. The creation of the modern bowlback version that is known today is credited to the Vinaccia family of Naples and dates to Italy in the 18th Century.
Refret
We can refret your mandolin with a plain unbound fingerboard or a lacquered maple board (includes re-lacquer). We service and repair bound fingerboard or bound fingerboard with enclosed fret-ends (Gibson style). Also dressing, stoning and polishing services.
Headstock repairs
Mandolin necks and headstocks repaired. Glueing, splinting and spraying as necessary on all string instruments.
Accessories
We stock a range of accessories for your mandolin from All Parts and WD and fit products from Headway Electronics.
View prices or contact us to discuss other repairs & services, specialist and custom work.
Mandolin background information:
The most common form of mandolin has 4 courses of doubled metal strings (8 strings) that are tuned in unison although there are 5 course (10 strings) and 6 course (12 strings) versions. Among the many styles of mandolin the most common are the Neapolitan (or round backed), the carved top and the flat backed which are predominantly used in European classical and traditional music; American folk and bluegrass music; and Irish, British and Brazilian folk music respectively.
Washburn produce a series of electric mandolins under the series brand of 'Americana', which we can service and repair.
Collings also make mandolins in an A-Style and F-Style.
