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mrnick New Member
Joined: 19 Nov 2021 Posts: 1
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Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2021 12:47 pm Post subject: Refurb and Repair Shops |
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Greetings,
I am looking for reputable trumpet repair providers. I have a couple stuck slides, but I am also looking to have the silver redone and a full refurbishment at some point. This is for a Bach 37, so I would rather wait and get it done right than have a less than good job performed. |
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kehaulani Heavyweight Member
Joined: 23 Mar 2003 Posts: 9003 Location: Hawai`i - Texas
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Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2021 1:08 pm Post subject: |
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If you want it done thoroughly and correctly, go to Jim Becker at Osmun Music. The plating, BTW, will probably be sent out to Anderson's. _________________ "If you don't live it, it won't come out of your horn." Bird
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cbtj51 Heavyweight Member
Joined: 24 Nov 2015 Posts: 724 Location: SE US
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Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2021 2:24 pm Post subject: |
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kehaulani wrote: | If you want it done thoroughly and correctly, go to Jim Becker at Osmun Music. The plating, BTW, will probably be sent out to Anderson's. |
What he said!
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khedger Heavyweight Member
Joined: 12 Mar 2008 Posts: 754 Location: Cambridge, MA
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Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2021 6:37 pm Post subject: |
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kehaulani wrote: | If you want it done thoroughly and correctly, go to Jim Becker at Osmun Music. The plating, BTW, will probably be sent out to Anderson's. |
Jim's the guy......
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Brassnose Heavyweight Member
Joined: 07 Mar 2016 Posts: 2047 Location: Germany
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Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2021 8:42 pm Post subject: |
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Any good trumpet builder can do that. Assuming you’re in the US: Osmun, Del Quadro, Landress, … _________________ 2019 Martin Schmidt eXcellence
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Halflip Heavyweight Member
Joined: 09 Jan 2003 Posts: 1906 Location: WI
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Posted: Tue Dec 07, 2021 3:55 am Post subject: |
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Brassnose wrote: | Any good trumpet builder can do that. Assuming you’re in the US: Osmun, Del Quadro, Landress, … |
Not to mention other top-drawer brass experts like Charlie Melk, Mark Metzler, Steve Winans (Doctor Valve), Robb Stewart (although I think he might be easing into retirement), etc.
You might take proximity into consideration, depending on your location. |
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Dayton Heavyweight Member
Joined: 24 Mar 2013 Posts: 2025 Location: USA
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Posted: Tue Dec 07, 2021 7:17 am Post subject: |
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Jim Becker (Osmun Music) has my vote as well. Top notch work, and good communication during the process. Charlie Melk (Charlie's Brass Works) and Steve Winans (Dr. Valve) have also done excellent work for me.
If you want to get the horn back into playing shape now and then do a full overhaul later, your local repair tech can handle stuck slides, dents and that kind of thing. |
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jhatpro Heavyweight Member
Joined: 17 Mar 2002 Posts: 10204 Location: The Land Beyond O'Hare
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Posted: Tue Dec 07, 2021 7:29 am Post subject: |
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I can recommend Steve "Dr Valve" Winans, Rich Ita, and Dana Hofer.
All have done a great job for me over the years.
Steve and Dana have shops in the Chicago area. Rich is in Georgia.
If you're looking for a bargain on refinishing, consider Mike Pawluk who has an Ebay store. Find it by searhing "refinish trumpet" on eBay. _________________ Jim Hatfield
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TrumpetMD Heavyweight Member
Joined: 22 Oct 2008 Posts: 2412 Location: Maryland
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Posted: Tue Dec 07, 2021 7:39 am Post subject: |
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I've had 4 horns refurbished in recent years.
The first 3 horns were done by Kanstul, which sadly, is no longer in business. They did all work in-house, including lacquering, plating, rebuilding valves. (For me, this was a big plus.) They refurbished my 1957 Olds Ambassador, 1974 43* Bach, and 1980 CML Bach. They were the most affordable. And for me, they were the best.
The 4th horn was refurbished by Mark Metzler (https://www.metzlerbrass.com). I believe Mark does all work in-house, except for plating. He did a great job refurbishing my 1965 Bach Stradivarius.
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J. Landress Brass Veteran Member
Joined: 29 May 2006 Posts: 425 Location: New York City
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Posted: Tue Dec 07, 2021 3:16 pm Post subject: |
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There are some really talented restorers out there. To name a few in no particular order all of which are more than capable and do outstanding work.
J. Landress Brass (my shop) NYC
Jim Becker at Osmun, Boston
Mark Metzler, Metzler Brass, Elkhart IN
Charlie Melk, Charlies Brassworks, Georgia
Dan Oberloh, Oberloh Repair, Seattle
Dana Hofer, Dana Hofer Brass Repair, Chicago
Kevin Stiles, BAC, Kansas City
Rich Ita, Rich Ita Brass Instrument Workshop, Georgia
Michael Del Quadro, Del Quadro Custom Trumpets, Las Vegas
Steve Winans (Dr. Valve), Chicago
Robb Stewart, California (outside LA) _________________ Josh Landress
J. Landress Brass, LLC.
38 West 32nd Street, STE 908, NY, NY 10001
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www.jlandressbrass.com |
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Tivolian Regular Member
Joined: 22 May 2018 Posts: 84 Location: Upstate New York
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Posted: Tue Dec 07, 2021 5:58 pm Post subject: |
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I've had several repair/restoration jobs done by J. Landress Brass in recent years -- outstanding work each time. _________________ Tivolian |
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oliver king Heavyweight Member
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Posted: Tue Dec 07, 2021 8:04 pm Post subject: |
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I've had great success with Best Instrument Repair in Oakland, California. Bryan Morgan has done outstanding work for me time and time again. _________________ LB Bel Canto #59
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Dale Proctor Heavyweight Member
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Posted: Tue Dec 07, 2021 10:00 pm Post subject: |
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Southeastern Musical Services in Huntsville, Alabama. Top shelf work and very reasonable prices. They’ve completely rebuilt 3 horns for me (a Mt. Vernon Strad trumpet, Olds L-12 flugelhorn, and Conn 5A Victor cornet), and have done custom and general repair work on numerous others. Here’s the Olds L-12…
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