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Having a passion for music instruments does not necessarily make you a good technician.
Many components have to come together. For instance, having the ability for problem solving, love of details, clean workmanship and the knowledge about materials and chemicals that
will be used. You must have the right tools and know how to use them.
Using all the tricks of the trade, but never short cuts, and the ability to play or test the repaired instrument is a must. All this and many years of experience is truly a gift,
which all comes together to make a good technician.
 
The repair of all our rentals are covered. We don’t rent what we cannot maintain.
For all other repair inquiries, we will let you honestly know if we feel comfortable to work on your instrument. Our high standards don’t allow us any other way.
We are not a “jack of all trades”
Repair these one?
| Brass instrument work includes: |
Dent removal, soldering, pulling slides, valves and all necessary services all
the way to complete overhauls and restoration. We spot- or completely
re-lacquer the brass. We do not do silver plating.
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| Woodwind instruments: |
We do padding, complete re-padding, cork work, regulations and adjustments, dent work, tone holes and much more.
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String Instruments -
Violins, Cellos, Violas: |
Set ups, bridge replacement, regluing of structural damages, spot staining
and varnishing to complete restoration. |
From the initial contact with you, we like to give you a time estimate, which will be updated when your instrument
arrives here and updated again during work on your instrument.
You will always know when you will get your “baby” back. A quick turn around is also in our interest without compromising the quality of our “German” workmanship.
A cost estimate may be given at the initial contact. Be advised, this is an “estimate” only, not a quote. Even during repair, a variety of hidden damages may require extra work.
Low quality or Bargain Brand instruments are limited in many ways to do a good long lasting quality service and/or repair.
Common Service Tips for Students & Parents
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Never try to repair your instrument yourself.
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Never try to remove a stuck mouthpiece with plyers in your home tool box, bring it to your band director or
call us.
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Never use quick repair super glue; instead use duct tape, rubber bands or scotch tape for a temporary fix.
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Never use your instrument for marching band without the needed preparations.
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Always look for lost parts, screws, keys, etc. and put it them in the case.
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Never use the bottle of oil in your “care kit” on your woodwind instrument!
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Do not give your instrument a “bath”!
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If you ignore Tips 1 - 7 above, repairs can get costly.
And don’t wait to have your repairs done until 2 days before your concert!
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| As we discover how your instrument got damaged, in most cases, we try give advise to prevent the same thing from happening again. |
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