Band & Orchestra Repair

At our service center, we will repair your instrument with professional care and respect.
WOODWIND | BRASS | STRINGS | RESTORATION

Woodwind Repair

We service all woodwind instruments: flutes, clarinets, saxophones, oboes, bassoon, etc. From key adjustments to complete re-pads and bodywork, our skilled repair technicians will do what it takes to get your instrument playing at its best.

Complete Repad & Mechanical Overhaul

Saxophone

Clarinet

Flute & Piccolo

Brass Repair

From dent removal, valve and slide maintenance, to professional cleaning our shop prides itself on professional work.

Magnetic and Traditional Dent Removal
We use the Magnetic Dent Removal System (MDRS) to remove dents from areas that our traditional tools will not reach without un-soldering joints. It is a great addition to our collection of tools, and especially effective on large brass and saxophone bows.

Dent Machine and Large Brass Repair
Our shop is equipped with a Ferrees Dent Machine. This allows us to repair dents that aren’t usually possible to do with traditional techniques. We are also equipped to handle large tuba and sousaphone repair, everything from flushes to boot jobs on tuba bows, and sousaphone branches.

Instrument Cleaning
We believe that the best and most effective way to clean instruments is by hand.

• We carefully disassemble the instrument
• Soak it in a biodegradable degreaser to remove oils and grease from the instrument.
• Rinse and hand brush all valves, slides, and tubes.
• Place the instrument for a brief period in a biodegradable mild acid to help break down mineral deposits, any remaining deposits are scraped by hand.
• A second thorough rinse and hand brush.
• Dry the instrument. Silver plated instruments are hand polished.
• Reassemble the instrument, corks and felts are replaced as needed, valves are properly ported and trombone hand slides are trued.
• Play test to ensure everything is functional and the instrument plays correctly.
• Mouthpieces are hand polished and sanitized, and the instrument is wiped down to give a clean look.

Orchestral Strings Repair

Our master band repairman Andy forbell is also trained in bowed string instrument repair. He is capable of structural repairs,cracks, bridge and sound post replacements and adjustments, nut and saddle work, peg fitting and replacement and professional set ups.

Bow Rehair

• We use the best white hair.
• The bow will be carefully disassembled, cleaned and, where appropriate, gently polished, taking care not to induce undue wear.
• The camber of the bow and the fit of the working parts will be assessed.
• Once the hair is inserted into the bow it will be left to dry for a time in order to gauge the length before the final fitting of the spreader wedge and the finishing of the rehair.
• The working parts will be lubricated before the bow is returned to its owner.

Bridge Replacement
Bridges are cut from maple blanks. Each instrument has a unique shape and the bridge has to be cut to fit the curve of that top. Bridges are tuned by carving out areas that carry the sound from the bridge top through the feet and into the instrument, where the soundpost transmits the vibrations to the back. Lasting for decades, a good bridge should provide great tone and comfort for the player.

Instrument Restoration

We offer restorations on an estimate only basis. We do not offer re-lacquering or re-plating in shop. If you would like to discuss the restoration of an instrument please contact us or stop by with the instrument.

Call or come by the store to set up an appointment for your instrument.