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BRASS REPAIRS
Most standard repairs and services are kept at the shop for
3 working days. Instruments requiring larger repairs
such as a complete repad are usually kept for 3 - 5 working
days.
Wood, Wind & Reed operate a bookings system so
that you are without your instrument for as little time as
possible. To avoid the need for unforeseen repairs we recommend
that you have your instrument checked every 12 - 18 months
and then book it in should work be required. You can make
bookings up to a year in advance. School holidays fill up
very fast so book well in advance to avoid disappointment.
Same day, or overnight repairs can be carried out by prior
arrangement and depending upon the amount of work required.
Please contact Tim to discuss your repair.
COMMON SMALL REPAIRS
Remove stuck mouthpiece
Remove stuck tuning slides
The tuning slides on any brass instrument can become stuck
if they are not moved regularly. Stuck slides can be avoided
if the slide is checked to see if it is moving every two weeks
and grease applied if it feels stiff.
Replace Missing Pearl
Re-string valve
Solder one stay
Fit a ducks foot (French horns only)
A ducks foot is a form of adjustable hand rest that is soldered
onto the french horn above the left hand. The paddle or foot
of the rest sits on top of the left hand between the thumb
and forefinger so putting the weight of the instrument onto
the left hand rather than taking all the weight on the little
finger.
SERVICES
A service on a brass instrument would involve stripping all slides and valves from the instrument, replacing valve felts, stops and strings where necessary, removal of easily accessible dents as discussed with the customer, thorough cleaning of the slides, valves and body of the instrument upon reassembly.
We will be happy to give a quote for the removal of dents and straightening of slides upon inspection of the instrument.
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