The field of fine bowed instrument restoration has evolved into an art within the craft of violin making. Refinement in restoration techniques has paralleled the increase in value of antique instruments during the last few decades. There has been a shift from the mere replacement of damaged parts in an instrument, done in past centuries, to today's meticulous and painstaking preservation and conservation of original materials.
Restoration CourseApril 6-10, 2010Mittenwald, Germany Course BrochureApplication
Only highly-skilled and experienced restorers can meet the changing demands in this specialized field and achieve the result which both players and important instruments deserve. Instrument restoration requires a thorough understanding of the concepts of violin making throughout history and knowledge of the instrument making centers in Italy, France, England and Germany. Preserving the originality of an instrument or bow as an individual work of art is the foundation of the expert treatment in the Hans Weisshaar restoration department.
We consider the demands of today's performers as well as the cultural importance appreciated by collectors. Many of the techniques, tools and materials used at Hans Weisshaar are the same ones used in fine art restoration and in the medical field. Our workshop is able to restore instruments to their former glory due to proper application of modern technologies, which are far less invasive to the original instrument.
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