Finish Repair & Conservation
Instrument finish repair and conservation: nitro touch-ups, French polish, checking stabilization, no unnecessary oversprays.
Available Areas
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Brooklyn
Finish Repair & Conservation coverage for Brooklyn.
Manhattan
Finish Repair & Conservation coverage for Manhattan.
Jersey City
Finish Repair & Conservation coverage for Jersey City.
Service Details
Original finish is irreplaceable — once oversprayed, the value and the story are gone. Our default is always conservation over replacement.
We color-match nitrocellulose touch-ups, restore French polish on classical and orchestral instruments, stabilize finish checking, and only refinish when the original is beyond saving.
What This Service Includes
- Conservation-first approach protects value
- Color-matched nitrocellulose touch-ups
- Traditional French polish for classical and orchestral instruments
- Checking and flaking stabilization
- Honest advice when refinishing is the wrong call
All Service Subpages
Full Restoration
Museum-grade structural and cosmetic restoration of vintage and damaged string instruments, documented at every step.
Refret & Fretwork
Refrets, fret dressing, and fingerboard work with period-correct wire for vintage instruments.
Finish Repair & Conservation
Nitrocellulose and French polish conservation that preserves original finish wherever possible.
Electronics & Rewiring
Pickup rewinds, harness rebuilds, custom wiring, and shielding for stage and studio.
Setup & Maintenance
Precision setups, strings, seasonal adjustments, and maintenance plans for players and collectors.