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Luthier Services | Violin Shop | Bridge Street Violins Cello Bridge Replacement & Fitting
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Cello Bridge Replacement & Fitting

from £180.00

A high-quality replacement bridge, professionally fitted and shaped for optimal sound and playability. Includes full tonal trimming and optional bridge grade selection to suit your cello and playing style.

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A high-quality replacement bridge, professionally fitted and shaped for optimal sound and playability. Includes full tonal trimming and optional bridge grade selection to suit your cello and playing style.

A high-quality replacement bridge, professionally fitted and shaped for optimal sound and playability. Includes full tonal trimming and optional bridge grade selection to suit your cello and playing style.

Product Information

We offer professional cello bridge fitting at our Billinghay workshop, tailored to the needs of your instrument and playing style. Each bridge is expertly shaped, adjusted, and custom fitted for both the width of your cello and the arching of the top plate, ensuring optimal sound transmission and playability.

This service includes:

  • Removal of the existing bridge (if present)

  • Careful inspection of the cello’s top and setup

  • Custom fitting of the new bridge to match the feet width and top arch of your instrument

  • Trimming and shaping for the best possible tone, projection, and responsiveness

  • Final adjustments to height, string spacing, and alignment

Bridge options available:

  • Primavera

  • Despiau D

  • Despiau C

  • Despiau B

  • Despiau A

The price includes the selected bridge blank. (Please note: the Prima bridge shown is a violin bridge and only represents the quality of the cello version. It is not an image of the actual cello bridge.)

Bridge quality refers to the blank’s characteristics, such as wood type, density, cut, size, drying time, and stiffness.

You may also choose between a French or Belgian bridge cut. The French model, with its shorter legs and central heart, is often associated with a more balanced and warmer sound. The Belgian model, with longer legs and a repositioned heart, may help certain instruments achieve greater power and projection. Not all instruments will benefit from a Belgian cut bridge—selecting the right model depends on the tone you want to promote. A naturally bright instrument might suit a French bridge, while a warmer-sounding cello could benefit from a Belgian cut.

Availability: This service is only available at our Billinghay workshop.
Post-in service: Instruments can be posted to us at the owner's risk. All shipping costs must be covered by the customer.

Packaging guidelines:

  • Loosen the strings slightly before packing

  • Wrap the cello in acid-free tissue paper or silk before adding padding

  • Never allow bubble wrap to touch the varnish directly

  • Use a hard case or a well-padded box

  • Clearly label the package as FRAGILE

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