Gusle repairment

Repair and restore the old glory and shine of grandfather's gusle

Handmade We keep the family tradition

Shipping For Montenegro and abroad

VAT included in the price Payment on delivery or by invoice

The sound of tradition Flawless melody of the Gusle

Welcome on gusle repairment manual!

Most of the families have this instrument in heritage, we are here to help them to save them.

We have made sure that on this page you will find all the necessary information about gusle repair 😊

Thank you for choosing us to fix your old gusle 🛠️

Check some examples of our work

Gusle before and after repair

Videos

Small demo how repair process looks and how gusle sound in the end.

Our craftsman

Your gusle are in right hands - experience gathered over 35+ years

Đoko Medojević

Born on May 8, 1958, in Mojkovac, where he lives and works. He is a carpenter by profession, and he has been crafting gusle and woodcarvings for the past forty years. Crafting gusle requires a lot of patience and skill. It takes from 15 to 30 days to make one gusle, depending on the level of details. He creates gusle in a traditional manner, handcrafting the wood using chisels. Gusle are made from a single piece of wood, what contributes to the quality and durability of the craftsmanship. Throughout his career, he has crafted over 50 gusle models.

Repair service packages

"I can hear something while i drive, i must check it.." 💰
"3 months until next registration, and 2 since I bough new tires..." 💰💰
"my winter tires are also almost done..." 💰💰💰
...
your car is often not shy to have a loot intro your wallet
...
for gusle, it' enough once every 10-20 years
and they are ready for next generation of owners 😊

Package "strings"

130€

Vat included (22.56€)

Relive the authentic sound of old gusle

Gusle takeover
Safe transport to our workshop in Mojkovac and back
String replace on gusle
String replace on bow (gudalo)

Can be done in 2-3 weeks (even quicker if necessary). Note: You will receive the exact time when you fill out the form.

I want this

... and pay after successful repair 😊

Package "strings and skin"

230€

Vat included (39.91€)

Refresh your gusle with a new skin and strings.

Gusle takeover
Safe transport to our workshop in Mojkovac and back
String replace on gusle
String replace on bow (gudalo)
Replace skin on kalica

Can be done in 2-3 weeks (even quicker if necessary). Note: You will receive the exact time when you fill out the form.

I want this

... and pay after successful repair 😊

Packege "Full repairment"

300€

Vat included (52.05€)

Ideal for your old gusle (30+ years).

Gusle takeover
Safe transport to our workshop in Mojkovac and back
String replace on gusle
String replace on bow (gudalo)
Replace skin on kalica
Painting (lacquering)
Small repairments (1 day)

Can be done in 2-3 weeks (even quicker if necessary). Note: You will receive the exact time when you fill out the form.

I want this

... and pay after successful repair 😊

Our reparation services

More about services we offer

Skin replacement

Replacing the skin will restore and refresh the look of your gusle. This process involves the careful removal of the old and worn skin from gusle, and the placement of new skin so the instrument gets new life and sound. Replacing the skin will improve sound quality, ensure better stability and longevity of the instrument.

Strings replacement

We offer a professional service for replacing strings on gusle and gusle bows. We use quality nylon for gusle and authentic horse hair for the bow. String maintenance on gusle and gusle bow is crucial for sound quality, and this combination gives very good results. Through a careful replacement process, your gusle will retain its authenticity and distinctive sound.

Painting (lacquering)

Varnishing the gusle will give your old gusle a new shine. Keep the authentic appearance of the gusle instrument or choose a new color as you wish. Our painting process involves carefully scraping off the old paint, after which we apply new high-quality paint. Contact us with confidence and ensure that your gusle shines in its full glory again.

Missing parts reparation

If you have a broken gusle or a gusle that is missing a part, you are in the right place. Whether it is gluing, repairing a cracked gusle, adding a new part, etc., we will do our best to restore full functionality and beauty to your old gusle.

Testimonials

A few words from our clients
(source: google maps)

Savo Kovačević

Repair

"I am very satisfied with the work and mastery of Đoko Medojević. He did more and better than I could have imagined. At the same time, he hosted me like no one before. All praise is for Đoko and his wife and their son Ivan, who gave his best in communication from the first message. I will happily remember this experience with them whenever I pick up gusle!"

Nikša Šturanović

Repair

"Wonderful people and hosts. I took my grandfather's gusle for repair, not expecting I would enjoy the beauty of the village Kaludra and the local products of the Medojevic family, that I would hear old legends and many historical events. Djoko is a top-notch master, not only for gusle, but for everything made of wood. Gusle now looks and sounds as if they were just made. I recommend everyone who wants to enjoy this subject visit Household Medojevic!"

Dražen Peruničić

Repair

"All recommendations!!!"

Balša Dašić

Repair

"-"

Maja B.

Product review

"🇬🇧 Very good workmanship, finest Montenegrin traditional craftsmanship. Very good sound. Based on the customer's personal wishes, such as motifs and material, initials, etc. is received. If you want to own an authentic and typical Montenegrin instrument and souvenir, you have come to the right place."

Dmitar Ćulafić

Product review

"A true craftsman, with rarely skilled hands, has made extraordinary sticks. It is hard to find words to describe the beauty of the wood carvings and the quality of the sticks. With a lot of effort, work, and love, Mr. Đoko Medojević made sticks that will one day be museum objects! His hands are golden!"

Milica Bulić

Product review

"First of all, so much kindness, up-to-dateness and dedication in the selection of souvenirs. Flawless 5⭐️ ! For each recommendation. [Note: google translate]"

Demi P.

Product review

"Kudos to the creators of wonderful gusle, made with special care and without mistakes. The gusle I ordered ended up as a gift, which was received with enthusiasm and respect. I wish you the best of luck in your future work! 😊 … [Note: google translate]"

Miloš M

Product review

"Receptive, responsible, kind, ready to help with the selection, if you are choosing a gift for someone. Immediacy and friendliness are certainly two qualities that set them apart from everyone else, and for that reason they were also the reason for their selection. Very high quality, great sounding gusle, and I will certainly return to them again and wholeheartedly recommend them to everyone! 5* and big BRAVO! [Note: google translate]"

Aleksandra M.

Product review

"The first thing that comes to mind is how very flexible everyone has been with shipping. The gusle was supposed to arrive in Prague in 12 days for my husband's birthday. In order for them to succeed, even their uncle, who happened to be visiting them, helped. If it weren't for him, the surprise wouldn't have worked this year for sure. When we finally opened them for the birthday, I was speechless. I bought them through the website, I have never been in their store or ever held a violin in my hands. They are so perfectly made, such a sound comes out of them that we and all our friends here who had the opportunity to see them, were very pleasantly surprised. I bought a gusle quite by accident, which can not only be used as an instrument, but also a beautiful decoration in our living room. I am quite sure that they will be passed on to the next generations with joy and as a great honor. Thank you for that. [Note: google translate]"

Lado S.

Product review

"gusle.me and Montenegro always go together Congratulations and all the best in your future work [Note: google translate]"

Aleksandra V.

Product review

"All praise for your kindness when buying souvenirs! Mini gusle in the form of souvenirs looks wonderful! All recommendations!"

How our process looks

Steps we take to do reparation of one gusle

We take gusle from you

When picking up the gusle, we secure it with bubble foil to prevent damage during transport.

We do the repair

When the gusle arrives at the workshop, the craftsman do the repair, after which we send you photos and videos of the repaired gusle.

We bring your gusle back

We return the repaired gusle to your address.

Learn more about repairment

Get to know our repair process 😊

Are you repairing old or broken gusle?

Yes, we do. After assessing the condition of the gusle and determining if they can be repaired, we provide the owner with a deadline for when the repairs would be completed.

Are individual repairs possible?

Due to the complexity of transporting old gusle (and the responsibility we take on), we have organized repair services into packages, and that is the only way you can use them.

Can I take the string replacement package if I need to buy a new gusle bow?

Of course. In that case, we will replace the strings on the gusle and you can choose a new gusle bow on the page https://gusle.me/en/catalog/gusle-bow. We will try to match the color of the bow to the color of your gusle.

I'm missing a bridge, can I get it from you?

As part of gusle repairs, we also offer you the replacement of certain parts of the gusle, such as bridges.

How long does it take to repair?

We give a deadline of 2 to 3 weeks after taking over the gusle. In this way, we ensure the time necessary for your gusle to be safely transported to our workshop and back.

What materials are used for repairs?

We use goat skin to replace the leather, nylon for the strings on the gusle, and horse hair on the gusle bow.

Do you want your old gusle have sound again?

The perfect sound of your old gusle is just a click away. 😊