Musical Instrument Repair & Restoration — Toronto & GTA
Virtuoso luthier-grade care for every instrument — guitar, setar, tar, tanbour, oud, violin, piano and more. In-workshop, in-home, or ship to us from anywhere in Canada & the USA.
The SAZYAR Workshop
Where Repair Becomes Restoration — and Restoration Becomes Art
At SAZYAR, we don’t simply fix instruments — we revitalize their voice. Every instrument carries a sonic identity shaped by its wood, its construction, and the hands that built it. Our luthier’s role is to honour that identity while restoring its full potential.
Repair vs Restoration
Repair returns an instrument to full playability — addressing structural, functional, and acoustic issues without altering its original character. Restoration goes further, returning vintage or antique instruments as close as possible to their original voice, appearance, and historical integrity.
Museum-Grade Standards
Trusted by museums, private collectors, music institutions, and performing artists across Canada and the USA. We apply the same standards to a student’s setar as to a 19th-century instrument in a collector’s archive.
Persian & Western Expertise
Our luthier has deep, hands-on knowledge of both Western classical and Persian/Middle Eastern instrument traditions — rare expertise that allows us to serve the full spectrum of musicians in Canada’s diverse musical community.
Honest Assessment First
Every instrument receives a thorough evaluation before any work begins. We explain exactly what is needed, why, and what to expect — in plain language. No surprise charges, no unnecessary work.
Persian, Iranian & Middle Eastern Instrument Repair — Toronto & Canada-USA Wide
Setar, Tar, Tanbour, Dotar, Robab, Sarud & More
Persian and Middle Eastern string instruments require a luthier who understands their unique construction — skin soundboards, microtonal pardeh frets, hollow bowl resonators, traditional glue joints, and the delicate balance between playability and tonal authenticity. This is our home ground.
Setar Long-neck Persian lute · 4 strings · skin soundboard · tied gut frets
Structural & Body Repair
- Soundboard (skin) replacement and tuning
- Bowl body crack repair and reinforcement
- Neck joint re-setting and alignment
- Headstock and peg box repair
- Binding and edge repair
Setup, Voice & Sound Enhancement
- Pardeh (gut fret) replacement and microtonal adjustment
- Bridge and nut replacement and optimization
- Peg fitting, shaping, and lubrication
- Action adjustment for Persian playing technique
- Tonal assessment and resonance enhancement
Tar Double-bowl Persian lute · 6 strings in 3 courses · two skin soundboards
Structural & Body Repair
- Dual soundboard (lamb or fish skin) replacement
- Double-bowl body crack and joint repair
- Neck alignment and relief correction
- Fingerboard levelling and repair
- Tuning machine repair and replacement
Setup, Voice & Sound Enhancement
- Fret (pardeh) spacing adjustment for maqam tuning
- Bridge repositioning for intonation and projection
- String course alignment and height optimization
- Nut slot shaping for course clarity
- Tonal balance assessment between the two bowls
Tanbour Sacred long-neck lute · 3 strings · deep pear-shaped bowl · ceremonial instrument
Structural & Body Repair
- Bowl body crack stabilization and repair
- Neck joint re-gluing and alignment
- Soundhole repair and reinforcement
- Peg box and headstock repair
- Finish cleaning and preservation
Setup, Voice & Sound Enhancement
- Gut fret (pardeh) replacement and spacing
- Bridge and nut optimization for drone tonal quality
- Peg fitting, shaping, and tightening
- Action correction for ritual playing position
- Tonal resonance assessment and enhancement
Dotar Two-string long-neck lute · regional variations across Central Asia & Iran
Structural Repair
- Bowl and neck joint repair
- Crack stabilization and body reinforcement
- Peg box and headstock repair
- Soundboard assessment and repair
Setup & Sound
- Tied fret replacement and spacing
- Peg fitting and friction tuning
- Bridge and nut shaping
- Action adjustment for regional playing style
Robab & Sarud Plucked Afghan/Iranian lutes · skin soundboards · sympathetic strings · deep resonators
Structural Repair
- Skin soundboard replacement and tensioning
- Body crack repair and resonator reinforcement
- Neck alignment and relief correction
- Peg fitting and sympathetic string post repair
- Bone/ivory nut and bridge repair or replacement
Setup & Sound Enhancement
- Main string and sympathetic string alignment
- Bridge positioning for tonal projection
- Fret and pardeh adjustment
- Resonance assessment — skin tension and body acoustics
- Full tonal setup and play test
Oud, Saz, Baglama, Santoor & Kamancheh Middle Eastern & Persian plucked and bowed instruments
Oud & Saz / Baglama Repair
- Bowl rib crack repair and re-gluing
- Soundboard crack stabilization
- Bridge reglue, repair, and replacement
- Nut replacement and string slot shaping
- Peg fitting, friction tuning, and lubrication
- Tied fret (perdah) adjustment and replacement
Santoor & Kamancheh Repair
- Santoor bridge (kharag) adjustment and replacement
- String course re-regulation and tuning pin tightening
- Kamancheh spike, resonator, and bow hair repair
- Skin membrane replacement (kamancheh)
- Body crack and joint repair for both instruments
Western Instrument Repair — Toronto & GTA
Guitar, Violin, Flute, Piano & All Western Instruments
Comprehensive luthier-grade repair for the full range of Western instruments — from a student acoustic guitar to a vintage concert violin or a grand piano after shipment.
Guitar — All Types
Complete repair for acoustic, classical, electric, and bass guitars. From a basic restring to full structural restoration.
- Full setup — action, relief, intonation
- Fret levelling, crowning & refretting
- Crack repair — top, back, sides, neck
- Bridge reglue and replacement
- Electronics and pickup repair
- Vintage guitar restoration
Violin, Viola & Bowed Strings
Delicate bowed instrument repair requiring specialist knowledge of varnish, arching, and bow mechanics.
- Seam opening and re-gluing
- Soundpost setting and adjustment
- Bridge fitting and replacement
- Peg fitting and shaft repair
- Crack repair and plate restoration
- Varnish touch-up and finish care
Flute & Wind Instruments
Pad replacement, key mechanism repair, and body cleaning for flutes, clarinets, and other woodwinds.
- Pad replacement and re-padding
- Key mechanism repair and alignment
- Body cleaning and polishing
- Cork and tenon replacement
- Tone hole levelling
- Full overhaul service
Piano Touch-Up & Key Repair
In-home piano touch-up, key and action repair, tuning, and post-shipment restoration. We come to you.
- Cabinet and body touch-up (on-site)
- Key and action repair
- Professional in-home tuning
- Post-move and shipping damage repair
- Deep cleaning and detailing
- → Full piano service details
Ethnic & Folk Instruments
Repair for a wide range of ethnic, folk, and world instruments beyond the Persian tradition.
- Sitar, veena, esraj
- Sarangi, sarod, dilruba
- Banjo, mandolin, bouzouki
- Ukulele and small-body strings
- Skin drum and frame drum repair
- Unusual or rare instruments — contact us
Luthier Assessment & Documentation
Official condition reports for insurance claims, resale, moving damage, or pre-purchase evaluation.
- Signed & stamped condition report
- Insurance-acceptable invoices
- Pre- and post-repair documentation
- Accepted by insurers & movers
- Suitable for private sales
- Hourly-based assessment service
Beyond Repair
Sound Enhancement — Make Your Instrument Sing
Some instruments play well but don’t quite reach their full sonic potential. Sound enhancement is a targeted luthier service that unlocks the voice already inside your instrument — without altering its character.
Resonance & Projection Tuning
We assess your instrument’s acoustic response — how sound travels through the top, back, and body — and make targeted adjustments to improve projection and sustain. This may include bridge mass and placement refinement, brace inspection, and soundhole geometry on acoustic instruments.
Tonal Balance & Clarity
Uneven tone between strings or registers, harsh overtones, or a muddy low end are often caused by bridge height asymmetry, nut slot geometry, or neck angle. We identify and correct these — improving string-to-string balance and tonal clarity across the full range of the instrument.
Skin Soundboard Tensioning (Persian Instruments)
On setar, tar, robab, sarud, and tanbour, the skin soundboard is the soul of the instrument. Its tension directly governs warmth, brightness, and sensitivity to the mezrab. We assess and adjust skin tension — including replacement when necessary — to restore or enhance the instrument’s traditional tonal character.
Action Optimization for Playability & Tone
Action that is too high creates fatigue and intonation problems. Action that is too low kills sustain and creates buzz. The ideal action for tone and playability varies by instrument, playing style, and tradition. We set action precisely for the instrument you play and the music you perform.
Nut & Saddle Material Upgrade
The nut and saddle are contact points where string energy transfers into the instrument. Upgrading from plastic to bone, fossilized ivory, or compensated Tusq can meaningfully improve sustain, intonation, and tonal richness on guitars, ouds, setars, and other fretted instruments.
Finish & Body Preservation
Cracks, chips, and dull or damaged finish don’t just affect appearance — they affect how the instrument resonates. Localized finish repair, cleaning, and preservation maintains both the acoustic properties and the long-term structural integrity of the instrument’s body.
Canada-Wide & USA — Ship Your Instrument to SAZYAR
Not in the GTA? Ship It to Us — We Repair & Ship Back.
Can’t find a luthier who truly understands your setar, tar, robab, sarud, or dotar? Send it to SAZYAR from anywhere in Canada or the United States. We repair it with the care and knowledge it deserves — and ship it back safely.
Step 1 — Contact Us First
Message us on WhatsApp or email with photos and a description of your instrument’s condition. We confirm the service, provide a quote, and guide you through secure packing to protect your instrument during transit.
Step 2 — Ship to Our Workshop
Ship your instrument using your preferred carrier — Canada Post, FedEx, UPS, or Purolator. We can also arrange preferential shipping rates on your behalf for fragile instrument shipments. We receive, inspect, and confirm condition on arrival.
Step 3 — Repaired & Shipped Back
Once repair is complete we notify you, confirm shipping details, and send your instrument back securely packaged — using preferred shipping rates to keep costs reasonable. Full tracking provided from our workshop to your door.
Toronto & GTA — Flexible Logistics
Pickup, Drop-Off & Delivery Across the GTA
For clients in Toronto and the GTA, we offer convenient pickup and delivery so your instrument gets expert care without the logistics stress.
How it works: GTA pickup and delivery is arranged via Uber Courier — Uber’s same-day package delivery service — or by a SAZYAR team member for fragile, large, or high-value instruments that benefit from personal handling. Courier fees apply based on distance and are confirmed before booking. Message us on WhatsApp or call +1-416-832-8587 to arrange.
Google Reviews — Toronto & GTA Clients
What Our Clients Say
“Reza at Sazyar did an outstanding job repairing my setar (Shoorangiz) — from replacing the skin and repairing the coating of the body to servicing the entire instrument. Perfect tuning and much more work than I expected. My setar sounds much better than before.”
“I brought my oud to be fixed — the tuning pegs were stiff, strings strung in the wrong order. Not only were the pegs fixed and strings re-strung correctly, he also added linseed oil to the soundboard, cleaned excess glue, and gave a beautiful finish to the bridge. His service is very quick, professional and clean.”
“50+ year vintage Spanish guitar for repair. Above and beyond all expectations. Mr. Reza is so passionate in his work and sought out every possible way to excel. 100% satisfaction — highly recommended.”
Instrument Repair Near You
Serving All Toronto Neighbourhoods & the Greater Toronto Area
Drop off your instrument at our Toronto workshop, or arrange GTA pickup and delivery — and for rare Persian and Middle Eastern instruments, ship to us from anywhere in Canada or the USA.
Downtown & Central Toronto
- Downtown Core
- The Annex
- Kensington Market
- Queen West
- King West
- Little Italy
- Distillery / St. Lawrence
- Harbourfront
Midtown & North Toronto
- Midtown (Yonge & Eglinton)
- Forest Hill
- Rosedale
- Summerhill
- Davisville Village
- Lawrence Park
- Leaside
- Bayview Village
East Toronto & East York
- Leslieville
- Riverdale
- Danforth / Greektown
- East York
- The Beaches
- Woodbine
- Upper Beaches
- Cliffside
West Toronto & Etobicoke
- Etobicoke
- Roncesvalles
- Bloor West Village
- The Junction
- Parkdale
- Mimico
- Long Branch
- Islington
North York & Scarborough
- North York
- Willowdale
- Newtonbrook
- York Mills
- Scarborough
- Agincourt
- Malvern
- West Hill
York Region (905 North)
- Vaughan
- Richmond Hill
- Thornhill
- Markham
- Unionville
- Aurora
- Newmarket
- King City
Peel & West GTA
- Mississauga
- Brampton
- Oakville
- Burlington
- Streetsville
- Port Credit
- Meadowvale
Durham & East GTA
- Pickering
- Ajax
- Whitby
- Oshawa
- Clarington
- Bowmanville
- Uxbridge
Common Questions
Musical Instrument Repair Toronto — Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to Restore Your Instrument’s Voice?
Book your assessment in Toronto, arrange GTA pickup and delivery, or ship your instrument to us from anywhere in Canada or the USA. We speak the language of every instrument we touch.
Submit the form below for Repair and Restoration Service