Spring replacement: Spring replacement can be approached in many ways as springs make a massive difference to the feel and response of the mechanism. Mostly spring replacement is a repair,Read More
Category: Woodwind Instruments Repairs
Oiling the Bore of Wooden Instruments
Many clarinets and Oboes are made of a rare and very dense timber often known as Grenadilla or African Blackwood, with a botanical name of Dalbergia melanoxylon. This timber isRead More
SCHMIDT GOLD FLUTE PADS
SCHMIDT GOLD FLUTE PADS These New Flute pads are the most innovative design idea that we have seen for a long time! Jim Schmidt has replaced the skin of traditionalRead More
Flute Repairs/Servicing
FLUTE REPAIRS Our repair services range from simple adjustments to complete overhauls. Our process for padding is to use the incredibly detailed and time intensive technique called “shimming”, as thisRead More
FLUTE G# KEY EXTENSION REVERSAL
Here’s a small alteration that was made to a Cooper-Brennan flute by Noel. The flute has already previously been modified to extend the G# key. The owner of the fluteRead More
French Horn Bell Stem Replacement
Here’s the downside to having a detachable bell on your French Horn. One-Piece French Horns can make transport of the instrument cumbersome and many people come to see Noel toRead More
Crushed Trumpet Bell
It’s amazing to see the type of damage that arrives at the shop here. Have a look at the pictures of the trumpet below. I’m sure I couldn’t have doneRead More
Otto Link Mouthpiece Refacing
When people don’t like the sound of Otto Link Mouthpieces. Refacing works wonders!!! The sound and response of a mouthpiece depends on many factors. Some of those factors are underRead More