Duration: 15 to 30 mins

A two week adjustment is completed two weeks after purchasing an instruments from The Sydney String Centre. We do an overall check of the instrument, focusing on the position of the bridge, the tuning of the instrument, and making any adjustments as necessary.

Duration: 30 mins to 48 hours

An instrument service involves checking over the instrument including the bridge, strings and bow, cleaning the instrument, and tuning it up. Any work in addition to this will be discussed with you at the time of drop off. Instruments that are not purchased from us will need to be left for a minimum of 24 hours

Duration: 24 to 48 hours

A string change involves replacing any strings that may be broken, snapped or worn out. Changing your strings ensures your instrument is always playing at its best. A string change may involve replacing a single string, multiple strings, or a full set.

Duration: 5 to 10 business days

Choose this option if you need any of the following completed:
+ New bridge or bridge adjustment
+ Soundpost adjustment or fitting
+ New tailpiece
+ Peg service
+ Fingerboard Reglue

For any work not listed, please book in for a repair assessment

Duration: Confirmed at drop off

Repair assessments determine what work is needed to get a damaged or neglected instrument back into playing condition. Once assessed and approved, we can go ahead with repairs. Repair assessments are $90, paid upfront, which can be put towards the cost of repairs if you go ahead with the work.

Duration: 3 to 5 business days

An insurance valuation carried out by our qualified luthier, is conducted to determine the value of an instrument in case something was to happen to it. Insurance valuations are $150, and will be sent via email within 3-5 days of the appointment. Please note, this valuation is for insurance purposes only.