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ohiotpt
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PostPosted: Tue Nov 17, 2020 4:58 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

benlewis wrote:
Here's a link to his website:

http://www.mmis.us

Kevin worked at Schilke while Renold was still alive. He worked with Tuba World for years and did/does a lot of work for the DSO guys. I've known him for almost (gulp) 40 years and have always been completely satisfied with the work he has done for me...

HTH

Ben


If you're looking to get an overhaul, Kevin advises now is the time. The school repairs are a big item and with school out for COVID, the instruments aren't coming in as much (except to burn off end of year budget) so you might want to contact Kevin. There is also the difficulty having folks come through the door due to that whole "essential business" thing. Car repair - Essential, instrument repair, guess not.

Kevin Powers
Michigan Musical Instrument Repair
3151 N. Custer St., Monroe, MI 48162
734-242-4914

I just sent him a Flug to overhaul. I'll have him evaluate, recommend what he'd like to do and then let him at it. His overhauls include complete stripping and disassembly and then rebuild as stress free as possible.
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Lots of horns available to try and buy (or just try) in the Florida Treasure Coast area (Especially Kanstul trumpets) - PM if you'd like to stop by.
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 22, 2021 1:05 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

J. Landress Brass wrote:
In no particular order of skill, but here are some people I look up to and respect what they do as craftsman. Sorry if I missed anyone:

David Zoni
Michael Del Quadro
Kevin Stiles
Don Sawday
Jim Becker
Adrian Jiminet (France)
Fabrice Wambergue (France)
Daniel Oberloh
Brain Stevenson
Wayne Tanabe
Bob Malone
Ewan DivittCorey Divine
Conner Habib
Paul Chamborne
Mark Metzler
Robb Stewart
Rich Ita
and of course the staff at my shop


If you're in Vancouver BC, the man to see is Tak Maeda. He does excellent repair, but I don't think refinishing or valve rebuilds. tak.themusicdirector@gmail.com
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 22, 2021 2:07 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

If you are in Vancouver BC, mail the horn out. Well worth the wait.
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JetJaguar
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 22, 2021 2:15 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

etc-etc wrote:
If you are in Vancouver BC, mail the horn out. Well worth the wait.


No need, with Tak on the scene. Unless its refinishing or valve replating.
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 22, 2021 2:43 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Once upon a time, I shared your sentiment. See my post of September 29, 2011: https://www.trumpetherald.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=110100&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=maeda&start=20

Times have changed.
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