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 Ltd (the National Association of Instrument Repairers Limited) and I am qualified and experienced in working with all types of woodwind and brass instruments, including 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.
Restoration work is not undertaken and work on obsolete models may be declined due to age, make and condition 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:
Trumpets/Cornets: 40GBP
French Horns: 50GBP
Trombones: 45GBP
Baritones/Euphoniums: 50GBP
REPAIRS
*Bell flare creases: 35GBP
*Accessible dents: 35GBP
Lapping of piston valves (set): 30GBP
Horn rotary valves (re-string, set): 55GBP
Trombone Valves - single or double: 35GBP
*Releasing seized tuning slides (ea): 15GBP
*Extracting seized mouthpieces: 10GBP
*Soldering work (per item): 15GBP
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
Clarinet: 40GBP-------90GBP
Flute: 45GBP-------120GBP
Piccolo: 45GBP------120GBP
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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 Limited (NAMIR Ltd) 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.
