albertus bekker

violinmaker

76 seventh street

linden, 2195

johannesburg

south africa

phone: 0829035832

e-mail: albertus@bekkerviolins.com
Text Box: Cracks in the back

The back has two long cracks.

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The cello came to me in a bad state — there were several cracks in the back and top and some damage near the endpin relating to a knot in the wood. The edges were also seriously worn and needed replacing and the pegs needed bushing.

Text Box: More damage Text Box: Worn edges

The edges are worn and needed some work
Text Box: Crack gluing

The cracks in the top and bottom are glued
Text Box: Retouching

The repaired cracks are retouched
Text Box: Cleats

Cleats are glued on the inside
Text Box: Crack? What crack?

Close-up of the repaired crack
Text Box: Patch Text Box: Fitting the patch

The patch is chalk-fitted
Text Box: Staining the patch

The patch is stained to match the older wood
Text Box: Patch completed Text Box: Fitting new edge

german cello restoration

The patch has been completed and retouched

Removal of wood to fit a patch

Near the endpin caused by a knot in the wood

A new edge is fitted
Text Box: Edge completed

The new edge completed
Text Box: New bridge

A new bridge has been cut
Text Box: Completed back Text Box: Completed front

The completed back...