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ORCHESTRA
SERVICE AND REPAIR

All of our local schools come to Strait for a reason, we are the #1 orchestra service and repair shop in Austin! You can take your instrument to either Strait location for award winning string instrument maintenance and repair services. We've helped thousands of musicans over the years to succeed in orchestra with our in-house service and maintenance programs. Some answers to common instrument repair questions are included on this page.

 

CONTACT

Strait Music accepts repairs at either location. Repairs however are performed off site. For further assistance please contact our South Location, or email our orchestra tech, Jen directly.

(512) 476-6927
(800) 725-8877


 

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SERVICE LOCATIONS

Orchestra instrument repairs are accepted at either Strait Music location. Please bring your instrument by to check in for service, there is no appointment necessary.

South Location on Bee Caves

Strait Music South Austin

Westlake @ the corner of Walsh Tarlton & Bee Caves Rd

3201 Bee Caves Rd (Suite 140)
Austin, TX 78746

(512) 476-6927
(800) 725-8877

 

Hours:

Monday – Friday

Saturday

Sunday

10:30a – 7:00p

10:00a – 5:30p

Closed

 

 

 

North Location on Highway 183

Strait Music North Austin

(@ Hwy. 620)

13945 N. Highway 183
Austin, TX 78717

(512) 918-3743

 

Hours:

Monday – Friday

Saturday

Sunday

10:30a – 7:00p

10:00a – 5:30p

Closed

 

 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

 

How much does it cost to restring my instrument?
Violin and Viola restrings are performed by our knowledgeable sales staff at no charge if you purchase the strings from Strait Music.
Cello and Bass restrings are done by a technician and cost may vary from instrument to instrument, it is best to ask our technician directly for an estimate.

 

How long does a restring take?
Most Violin and Viola restrings take between 1 to 3 days based on how busy we are. In certain circumstances we may be able to restring your violin or viola the same day or while you wait depending on staff availability.
Cello and Bass restrings require a tech and may take a bit longer depending on current workload. It is best to ask our tech directly for an estimate on restring time.

 

Do you re-hair bows?
Yes, we re-hair bows in-house. Costs are as follows:

  • Violin - $65
  • Viola - $65
  • Cello - $75
  • Bass - $85

We also offer re-hair "Additions" such as Colors starting at $10. Estimates are given as needed for any "Additions".

 

Replace Tip With Plastic

  • Violin - $50
  • Viola - $50
  • Cello - $50
  • Bass - $60

 

Winding

Silver wire or faux whale bone (traditional or fun colored). *Please note that any winding replacement must also include grip replacement.

  • Violin - $70
  • Viola - $70
  • Cello - $80
  • Bass - $80

 

Replace Grip with Goat Skin

Silver wire or faux whale bone (traditional or fun colored).

  • Violin - $25
  • Viola - $25
  • Cello - $25
  • Bass - $36

 

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