Graham's Brass and Woodwind Instrument Repair is based in NAILSEA, BRISTOL, and offers professional instrument repairs and servicing in the South West of England and South Wales.
I am a member of NAMIR the National Association of Instrument Repairers and I am qualified and experienced in working with all types of woodwind and brass instruments, including, saxaphones, trumpets, clarinets, flutes and trombones.
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REPAIRS
Prices quoted are guide prices only, and are subject to change depending on the condition, age, model, and type of instrument.
*Please note that some lacquer/silver plating will be lost or discoloured during some brass repair processes, but this will be kept to the absolute minimum to ensure a sound repair.
BRASS REPAIRS (FROM)
SERVICE: Disassemble instrument (excluding seized slides, please see below), clean internally, replace springs, felts and corks if required. Lubricate, reassemble, test and polish: 30GBP
*Bell flare creases: 30GBP
*Accessible dents: 30GBP
Lapping of piston valves (set): 30GBP
Horn rotary valves (re-string, set): 45GBP
Trombone Valves - single or double: 30GBP
*Releasing seized tuning slides (ea): 10GBP
*Extracting seized mouthpieces: 5GBP
*Soldering work (per item): 10GBP
Trombone slide repairs: POA
Patching repairs (per item): 15GBP
WOODWIND REPAIRS (FROM)
CHECK OVER: Check instrument regulation and adjust. Check action and reseating of pads without dismantling.
FULL SERVICE: Strip down, clean body keys. Reseat pads (up to two will be replaced if required). Springs/corks checked and repalced if needed. Instrument reassembled, lubricated and regulated.
Check Over--Full Service--Re-Pad
Clarinet: 35GBP-------80GBP-------130GBP
Flute: 40GBP-------110GBP-------165GBP
Piccolo: 40GBP------110GBP-------165GBP
Sax: 45GBP----------POA-----------POA
All fields marked * are mandatory!
GRAHAM LARGE:
My professional career as a musician began in 1979 as a performer.
In the early 90's I became a peripatetic brass teacher and extended this experience by teaching in schools as a music teacher in the classroom.
Throughout my varied experiences, I realised how important it was to keep instruments in good working condition, so to this end I undertook courses in brass and woodwind repair in 2003 and 2004.
I became a professional member of the National Association of Musical Instrument Repairers (NAMIR) and started Graham's Brass and Woodwind Instrument Repair in 2007.
I employ specialist tools with which to undertake specialist repairs, and I offer a prompt and friendly service at very competitive prices.
