Yuriy takes on the work others avoid: structurally complex restorations, historically correct conservation for museums, and bespoke builds carved from raw tonewood. Celebrity instruments, Broadway workhorses, irreplaceable vintage heirlooms — all welcome.
Front and center: a large‑body archtop jazz guitar—ornate headstock, floating guard, carved plates—very much in the classic D’Angelico/D’Aquisto New Yorker lineage. These instruments demand exacting plate graduation, brace voicing and neck‑angle geometry. Yuriy restores them to concert reliability while honoring historical authenticity.
Conservation first: reversible where possible, original architecture respected, acoustics prioritized. Period‑correct hot hide glue; nitro or spirit varnish where appropriate; tonewoods matched to species, grain and density.
Explore our string instruments craftsmanship and restoration services
Species‑matched tonewoods, hot hide glue and historically accurate finishes. Original tool marks preserved; bracing/topography re‑established to era. Full photo log and curator‑ready report.
Corrects crushed arches and collapsed bracing. Internal cleating, new tone bars or X‑braces to original patterns, tap‑tone optimization for projection and sustain.
Steam or dry reset with mortise/tenon rebuilding, dovetail shims or Spanish heel interventions. Fingerboard planing and refret to match corrected geometry.
Localized melt‑ins, sunburst recreation and spirit varnish for classicals. Minimal intervention to maintain patina and value while leveling checking and blends.
Ivoroid/celluloid styles, herringbone purfling, abalone/MOP inlays and ornate headstocks reproduced to maker traditions. Stabilization for off‑gassing plastics.
Noiseless harnesses, piezo/mic blending and redundant switching. Rapid‑swap jack plates and road‑worthy soldering that survive eight shows a week.
Compound‑radius planning, tang prep for binding nibs, stainless or nickel‑silver, and nut/saddle fabrication for precise intonation.
Humidity stabilization followed by hot‑hide‑glue repairs, diamond cleats and finish‑respecting touch‑ups.
Custom archtop bridges, compensated saddles, tailpiece stabilization and down‑pressure optimization for volume and clarity.
Nut/bridge optimization, truss relief, action and intonation tailored to your technique. Stage‑ready, studio‑quiet.
Micro‑leveling, crown restoration and high‑gloss polishing for feel and intonation. Ideal mid‑life service before a refret.
Quick turnarounds for working musicians: clean resolder, switch/pot replacement, tuner swaps and strap‑security checks.
Give Yuriy a raw billet of tonewood and a design brief—he will carve a fully custom instrument to your specifications: archtop, classical, steel‑string, or an exotic stringed instrument. This is end‑to‑end craftsmanship you won’t find elsewhere.
Trusted with stage and personal instruments for high‑profile artists. Discretion assured; reliability mandatory.
Maintenance, on‑call fixes and redundancy planning for eight‑shows‑a‑week schedules.
Museum clients and private collectors rely on our documentation and reversible methods.
Ready for concierge‑level care? Call now or email details and photos. We’ll propose a conservation‑first plan with timelines and options.
Phone: (646) 972-0688
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