Services
There's usually more performance trapped inside an instrument
and Gianna's has the key to unleashing the performance a player
seeks.

Steve Perry carefully evaluates an instrument with the players needs in mind.  He
works to bring out the very best possible while working with both the instrument and
the budget minded player.
VIOLIN & FIDDLE FAMILY SERVICES
We generally work on step-up and semi-professional instruments for amateurs,
rather than very expensive professional instruments.  Our services include:

  •   Basic setup of the  neck, bridge, fingerboard, etc.
  •   General repairs
  •   Acoustic optimization building on the work of Deena Spears
  •   Custom work on our own instruments
 
OPTIMIZATION & MANDOVOODOO SERVICES
Get the performance you paid for from your treasured instrument:

  •  Establishes main bending resonance
  •  Involves delicate work inside
  •  Better balance, increased focus, faster response, cleaner tone, and  
    greater projection

Most commonly performed on violin family instruments and mandolins.  
All other instruments, please
inquire first.
 
SETUP  &  GENERAL INSTRUMENT SERVICES
a crutial part of an instruments performance
  •  Peg fitting & refitting
  •  Neck & fingerboard shaping
  •  Bridge fitting
  •  Soundpost fitting
  •  Fret leveling
  •  Nut/saddle adjustment or replacement
  •  Custom mandolin bridge fit & installation (Cumberland Acoustics, Husky     
    Acoustics, Walrus ivory, etc.)
  •  Basic adjustment

CONTACT US  for price estimates, subject to actual progress of the work done.
 
REPAIRS
All instruments require maintenance
  •  Seam repairs
  •  Fingerboard & neck work
  •  Minor crack repair

CONTACT US  regarding any major restorations/repairs.
Shipping
Your Instrument

Print & complete our Service
Form and enclose 1 copy (inside
the case) with each instrument
you send:

If you require assistance or
advice on packing your
instrument,
contact us.  

Recommended carriers:
USPS Priority Mail
FedEx Ground or FedEx Express
Saver

Be sure to fully insure your
instrument with the carrier.

Contact us if you'd like to have
your instrument picked up by
FedEx Ground via Call Tag.   It
must be packed and ready, no
labeling required. We will need
the following information:

Contact Name & phone number.
Physical street address
Location of packag
Residence or business?
Declared value of the contents.

Package must be available for
pickup during normal business
hours (9:00 to 5:00).  

Call tag packages are picked up
the next business day after the
request is issued to FedEx by
Gianna.

We charge a flat rate of $20 to
$30 for Call Tag shipping to our
shop.  This fee can be
conveniently added to the total
service charges at our shop.
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