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Usedtobegood Veteran Member
Joined: 15 Jan 2009 Posts: 442 Location: Cary, IL
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Posted: Thu Jun 15, 2017 4:48 am Post subject: Charlie Melk New Location |
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Wishing Charlie the best of success in his new location!!
Hello,
Charlie’s Brass Works has moved the shop to a suburb of Atlanta.
We will still continue to do the same work, just in a new location.
My new contact info is below.
Thank you,
Charlie Melk
Charlie's Brass Works
1545 N. ExpressWay, Suite 302
Griffin, GA 30223
470-488-1153 www.CharliesBrassWorks.com
charliesbrass@sbcglobal.net
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jmichaelhurt Veteran Member
Joined: 19 Nov 2009 Posts: 288
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Posted: Thu Jun 15, 2017 5:27 pm Post subject: |
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Atlanta will be spoiled for choices when it comes to quality brass repair/restoration. _________________ Bach C with Butler conversion
Various Frankenhorns
Wedge mouthpieces
Brass repair tech at Ken Stanton Music |
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Lawler Bb Heavyweight Member
Joined: 27 Jan 2002 Posts: 1140 Location: Milwaukee, WI
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razeontherock Heavyweight Member
Joined: 05 Jun 2004 Posts: 10609 Location: The land of GR and Getzen
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Posted: Thu Sep 07, 2017 7:27 pm Post subject: |
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I just saw this on his website, which does not even mention the fact that he builds trumpets. Which are superb, btw.
I know the last couple times I went to his shop, he was trying to sell his building as well as his house. He couldn't find a suitable property. I guess he expanded his search? Seriously though, I wonder if he just happened across a place he wanted, or if he specifically targeted Atlanta? Seems like there will be some culture shock.
He won't be shovelling snow! |
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VetPsychWars Heavyweight Member
Joined: 07 Nov 2006 Posts: 7196 Location: Greenfield WI
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Posted: Fri Sep 08, 2017 5:06 am Post subject: |
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razeontherock wrote: | He won't be shovelling snow! |
That was the reason for the move down south, he said.
Tom _________________ 1950 Buescher Lightweight 400 Trumpet
1949 Buescher 400 Trumpet
1939 Buescher 400 Cornet
GR65M, GR65 Cor #1 |
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RandyTX Heavyweight Member
Joined: 25 Mar 2010 Posts: 5299 Location: Central Texas
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Posted: Fri Sep 08, 2017 11:08 am Post subject: |
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I'm not sure whether I should be happy or glad that he didn't pick Texas instead of Georgia.
I probably would be spending a lot more money with him had he gone that route.
Seriously through, fantastic craftsman. And his lacquer work is second to none. _________________ "Music is like candy, you throw the (w)rappers away." |
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Ed Kennedy Heavyweight Member
Joined: 15 Jan 2005 Posts: 3187
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Posted: Fri Sep 08, 2017 12:46 pm Post subject: |
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That's Rich Ita's neck of the woods. |
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Daniel Barenboim Veteran Member
Joined: 20 May 2011 Posts: 247
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Posted: Fri Sep 08, 2017 5:32 pm Post subject: |
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Ed Kennedy wrote: | That's Rich Ita's neck of the woods. |
Uh oh, looks like there is a new sheriff in town!
Charlie is a magician with his spot plating.
DB |
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Evinerate Veteran Member
Joined: 15 Nov 2016 Posts: 154
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Posted: Sat Sep 09, 2017 8:12 pm Post subject: |
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Edit-
Did not mean to imply there was any competition between Melk and Josh Landress, just got a bit too enthusiastic when we're on the subject on brass techs.
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A.N.A.Mendez Heavyweight Member
Joined: 27 Jul 2005 Posts: 5228 Location: ca.
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Posted: Sun Sep 10, 2017 4:22 pm Post subject: |
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Stay Classy ! _________________ "There is no necessity for deadly strife" A. Lincoln 1860
☛ "No matter how cynical you get, it's never enough to keep up" Lily Tomlin☚ |
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Rompson Regular Member
Joined: 04 May 2013 Posts: 86
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Posted: Sun Sep 10, 2017 5:22 pm Post subject: |
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Evinerate wrote: | Who needs him when you got Josh Landress here in NYC | Pardon? Mr. Melk does great work, as does Mr. Landress (from what I understand). I wasn't aware that there was some type of competition. |
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LittleRusty Heavyweight Member
Joined: 11 Aug 2004 Posts: 12664 Location: Gardena, Ca
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Posted: Sun Sep 10, 2017 5:47 pm Post subject: |
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Rompson wrote: | Evinerate wrote: | Who needs him when you got Josh Landress here in NYC | Pardon? Mr. Melk does great work, as does Mr. Landress (from what I understand). I wasn't aware that there was some type of competition. |
Let's keep it that way. |
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billyj1289 New Member
Joined: 05 Sep 2007 Posts: 7 Location: DC
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Posted: Sun Sep 10, 2017 9:29 pm Post subject: |
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There are many amazing technicians across the US. I love Charlie's work and have for a very long time. I am continuously blown away by his work!! He is also a great guy! |
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mbahr New Member
Joined: 02 Sep 2017 Posts: 2
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Posted: Wed Sep 27, 2017 8:56 am Post subject: |
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Lawler Bb wrote: | jmichaelhurt wrote: | Atlanta will be spoiled for choices when it comes to quality brass repair/restoration. |
You've got that right. There's a cavernous abyss in SE Wisconsin now. |
I am a comeback player - just starting again after many decades. I used to go to Melk Music when it was near the fair grounds and just assumed I would seek out the current Melk establishment when I needed work done on my horns again. I am so sorry to hear that there will no longer be a Melk presence in Milwaukee!
Any other suggestions for local brass work?
-Mike |
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razeontherock Heavyweight Member
Joined: 05 Jun 2004 Posts: 10609 Location: The land of GR and Getzen
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Posted: Mon Oct 02, 2017 9:04 pm Post subject: |
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Melk Music has been in business the whole time. Charlie broke off on his own, delivering MUCH higher quality. Melk Music moved sw, on Janesville Rd I think, and sometimes has a really cool collection of great trumpets. |
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mbahr New Member
Joined: 02 Sep 2017 Posts: 2
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Posted: Tue Oct 03, 2017 10:16 am Post subject: |
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Thanks. Good to know there is still a reasonable place for instrument repair beyond Cascio and the Brass Bell! I doubt I ever need the level of expertise provided by Charlie...
-Mike |
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Lawler Bb Heavyweight Member
Joined: 27 Jan 2002 Posts: 1140 Location: Milwaukee, WI
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Posted: Tue Oct 03, 2017 10:26 am Post subject: |
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mbahr wrote: | Lawler Bb wrote: | jmichaelhurt wrote: | Atlanta will be spoiled for choices when it comes to quality brass repair/restoration. |
You've got that right. There's a cavernous abyss in SE Wisconsin now. |
I am a comeback player - just starting again after many decades. I used to go to Melk Music when it was near the fair grounds and just assumed I would seek out the current Melk establishment when I needed work done on my horns again. I am so sorry to hear that there will no longer be a Melk presence in Milwaukee!
Any other suggestions for local brass work?
-Mike |
I haven't found another local location just yet. For now, I'll be having work done at Dr. Valve (Chicago area). _________________ Eric Sperry
www.ericsperry.com
www.facebook.com/EricSperryTrumpet/
www.instagram.com/milwaukeetrumpet/ |
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mivaldes New Member
Joined: 26 Jun 2022 Posts: 3 Location: Fayetteville, GA
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Posted: Sun Jun 26, 2022 8:33 am Post subject: Lucky me |
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I just found out I live 25 minutes from Mr. Melk. I've got a G C Conn 40B Vocobell I "inherited" that I'm going to take to him. Should be a first class instrument once I get it back from him.
I can't believe my luck.
Marcus (new member here) _________________ Marcus |
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Jon Arnold Heavyweight Member
Joined: 07 Jan 2002 Posts: 2026
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Posted: Sun Jun 26, 2022 1:47 pm Post subject: |
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I just had Charlie do an overhaul on my New York Bach and he did an excellent job. I would recommend him to anyone. |
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mivaldes New Member
Joined: 26 Jun 2022 Posts: 3 Location: Fayetteville, GA
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Posted: Sun Jun 26, 2022 5:38 pm Post subject: |
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What does an overhaul generally run (ballpark)? _________________ Marcus |
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