"In Safe Hands"
With over 20 years of professional experience, Martin offers a comprehensive violin repair & maintenance service to violins, violas, cellos, and double bass.



Catering for professional players, students and beginners as well as working closely with reputable dealers within the trade.
Repairs & Restoration
High quality repairs and restoration work undertaken to all string quartet instruments including double bass. All repairs from simple re-touching of varnish to major restoration is carried out by Martin on the premises, always to the highest standard.
Professional Setup
Professional quality hand cut bridges fitted. Sound post fitting & tonal adjustments. Finger board shooting & dressing, neck re-setting. Pegs refitted & lubricated. Wittner Fine Tune pegs fitted.
Commission Sales
Avoid the risk and let me promote and sell your instrument on a fully insured commission basis. I'm happy to advise initially and do not charge to evaluate the instrument. The commission rates are highly competitive with zero VAT to pay.
I occasionally buy instruments directly from customers. Please get in touch with your requirements.
Traditional Craftsmanship
Traditional restoration techniques, seeking always to preserve as much of the original as possible.
Before Work Begins
- A full cost estimate of possible repair that may be required is provided to clients before any work is started.
- Insurance can be arranged through Allianz Musical Instrument Insurance
- Customers can be confident in knowing that any instruments left for repair are set up only by Martin, to the highest standard.
Contact Martin
For expert violin repair and maintenance services in South Wales and beyond.
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