Author Archives: Matthew Noykos

Resetting a Neck, Part 3

A neck-reset is a common repair for most shops. In order to do the job properly, a thorough knowledge of the materials and processes involved is required. Because the subject is too large and difficult to comprehend in one sitting, it will be split into multiple parts. Click here to revisit the article, “Resetting a Neck, Part 1” or […]

Resetting a Neck, Part 2

A neck-reset is a common repair for most shops. In order to do the job properly, a thorough knowledge of the materials and processes involved is required. Because the subject is too large and difficult to comprehend in one sitting, it will be split into multiple parts. Click here to revisit the article, “Resetting a Neck, […]

Resetting A Neck, Part 1

A neck reset is a common repair for most shops.  In order to do the job properly, a thorough knowledge of the materials and processes involved is required.  Because the subject is too large and difficult to comprehend in one sitting, I will be splitting the article into multiple parts.  In this first part, I will […]

Preparing a New Fingerboard

Even though you can buy a fingerboard blank from your supplier, it is not ready to be put on the instrument. A little prep work is involved to get the blank ready. In this article I will cover the method I use for preparing a new fingerboard. MATERIALS AND TOOLS -Fingerboard blank -Block plane with […]

Making a Violin Nut

The nut is a piece of the setup process that many people overlook. However, it is important to get it right. A well made nut allows the strings to flow unimpeded into the pegbox. It affects the feel and playability of the instrument and is one of those details that shows the competency of the […]