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Great, thanks Chris. Your input is very well received.

The saddle looks to be still firmly stuck to the button. Would I be best to try and loosen this with an opening knife or similar? (I saw a video on YouTube where they did this) Or would you expect the method of water and heat (As you described above) to release this? I’ve just started reading up on ...

Thank you both for your input. I see your point about the peg holes and peg fitting. Getting these done professionally is an idea I’m happy with. Fixing the neck doesn’t seem too daunting to me. I might try to simply work some hot hide glue into the crack and then clamp it closed. I like the thought...

Hello. This is my first post and I hope I can hey some ongoing advice here. My grandfather was a luthier based in Leeds UK. I have managed to get my hands on a early violin of his Which I would like to restore / repair and get back to playable state so my daughter can use it. The neck is loose and t...