Bolton Instruments Repairs

Viola Repairs

“Well-executed viola repairs improve resonance, projection and balance across the strings, making the instrument more comfortable to play while allowing its rich, warm sound to fully develop.”

At Booths Music, our string instrument repairs cover a wide range of instruments, including violins, violas, cellos and other orchestral stringed instruments. We work with great care and precision, understanding that even small adjustments can have a significant impact on playability and sound quality.

Viola Repairs With Booths

Regular viola repairs and maintenance help prevent long-term damage and keep the instrument performing at its best, whether for a beginner or an advanced player. Our viola repairs take into account the instrument’s larger size and deeper tonal characteristics. Because violas vary more in dimensions than violins, precise adjustment is especially important. Within our string instrument repairs service, we carry out soundpost positioning, bridge optimisation, string height adjustments and general structural repairs to enhance tone depth and ease of playing.

Bow Rehairs

As part of our viola repairs service, we also offer professional bow rehairing for this instrument as well as the violin and cello. A worn or uneven bow hair can significantly affect tone production, control and responsiveness, making playing more difficult than it needs to be.

We now advise bow rehairing primarily for higher-quality bows, using only the finest horsehair and proven professional techniques. Each rehair is carried out with care and precision, ensuring even tension, correct alignment and reliable performance across the full length of the bow.

A freshly rehaired bow improves grip on the string, enhances articulation and allows the player to draw a clearer, more controlled sound from their instrument. Combined with regular string instrument repairs and maintenance, professional bow rehairing helps ensure your entire setup – instrument and bow – performs at its best.

Recent Reviews

After buying a second hand trumpet elsewhere, I took it into the shop and had it cleaned and serviced by Tony, who did an excellent job with it for a very reasonable price. He even took it back into his workshop at no extra cost, a week or so later, when one of the valves was sticking again - and I have had no problems with it since!
Alex Goulding
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"My six year old flute was beginning to sound breathy and it was getting hard to play top notes clearly (I thought it was me). Tony serviced my flute last week. It sounds like a brand new flute! It sings again 🎶. Tony replaced a faulty key pad and sorted out the cork mechanism which was moving around. Thank you so much. I’ll be back again next year for its next service 🙂"
Alison Fieldhouse
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Get in Touch for Viola Repairs

Our workshop experience with viola repairs means we understand the individual needs of each instrument and player. Whether you are a student, advancing player or professional, we aim to restore and maintain your instrument so that it performs to its full potential. For enquiries about string instrument repairs, restorations or bow rehairs, please contact Booths Music for further information.

Instrument Repairs Enquiries

Simply enquire about an instrument repair by either phoning us on 01204 522908 or filling in the enquiry form below.

Instrument Collection Service

Instrument repairs with the convenience of pick-up and return.

Pickup and return days are currently the mornings of Monday, Wednesday and Friday and the service is available for those in Bolton and its surrounding areas. Please click below for more information.