Band Instrument Repair
Located near Downtown Winter Garden, FL
We now offer instrument rentals! Click Here for more info!
SERVICES
REPAIRS
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Dent removal
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Soldering
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Slide work
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Re-Stringing Rotors
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Etc.
CLEANINGS
CUSTOMIZATIONS
Chemical and Ultrasonic cleanings available
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New Leadpipe/Bell
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Amado Water Keys
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Valve Alignment
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Adding Hooks/Rings
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Etc.
Each project is individual, and will be quoted based on itself - not arbitrary numbers. Labor cost is $75/hour, billed per quarter hour (not including parts). This means if something takes 15 minutes, you won't be billed for 30.
Most repairs tend to be fairly quick.
Cleaning Prices (Labor, Re-Stringing, & Needed Replacement Felts/Corks Incl.):
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Trumpet/Cornet/Mellophone/Trombone (no trigger) ---------------------- $80
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Trombone (w/ trigger)/Tenor Horn/Alto Horn ----------------------------- $115
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French Horn (All)/Baritone/Euphonium ----------------------------------- $120
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Tuba/Sousaphone/Helicon ------------------------------------------------- $165
Cleanings for saxophone necks, bass/alto clarinet necks, bassoon bocals, and brass/woodwind mouthpieces available as well! Please inquire!
OUR WORK
This is a small gallery featuring examples of work
After Soldering
Before Soldering
After Bell Re-Shaping
Before Bell Re-Shaping
After Cleaning
Before Cleaning
ABOUT US
Chris King - Owner/Operator
Chris has been performing instrument repairs for 15 years, and is a member of the National Association of Professional Band Instrument Repair Technicians (NAPBIRT). He maintains a schedule as an active musician, having played in theme park bands for most of his career, as well as with Grammy-Winning artists for nationally-televised programming on ESPN, NBC, ABC, PBS, Telemundo, and others. Performance credits include Hank Williams Jr, Little River Band, & Alan Parsons Project, in addition to rock/reggae/ska/pop acts from around the world. Through his experience as a professional musician, he is aware of what makes a musical instrument into a well-functioning tool for a conscious performer. Chris holds a Bachelors degree in music from Rollins College.
Lindsay Beben - Deliveries/Shop Intern
Lindsay is a veteran of the United States Navy, and comes from a musical background as a flute & bass player. She has training in aircraft maintenance, and healthcare fields. Lindsay worked for years within school band programs as a clinician and administrative assistant, and is passionate about school music programs. When Chris isn't picking up or delivering instruments to local schools, she will be the face you see. Lindsay also assists in cleaning batches of instruments.
FIND US
HOURS:
Call/Email for Appointment
Timing is Generally Flexible