Olaf Grawert has trained in the art of restoration in Germany at "Geigenbau
Machold" and under Helge Grawert (German Master Degree of Violinmaking).
He uses the latest techniques that seek to retain as much of the original
as possible thus retaining the value of the instrument. People from all over
Australia and internationally sent their violins to The Violin Studio for
restoration work.
Olaf continues to educate himself in ground breaking techniques in the
restoration of antique instruments. He has furthered research into new
counter-mold techniques and materials that guarantee that the original shapes can be
retained. He has also researched a unique technique to restore previously
repaired cracks to make them virtually invisible.
A lot of instruments can
loose in sound quality over the years because of warping and repaired cracks.
Olaf also does "Sound Restoration" which means that the sound quality of the
instrument is restored. This is something that is often overlooked by restorers.
