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ScottA Heavyweight Member
Joined: 19 Feb 2002 Posts: 618 Location: Florida
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Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2021 11:54 am Post subject: Good Brass repair in San Francisco? |
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We recently sold a classic LB Martin Committee in great shape to someone in SF and of course the gorillas at UPS managed to damage the horn despite a very good packing job....not good enough obviously. This is the first horn damaged in shipping in over 20 years. Anyway, there is a small dent in the bell bow and the bell/valve casing brace also came un soldered. Just a soft solder joint, the brace is still intact.
The buyer apparently does not have a favored repair shop so I am looking for some leads for him. Thanks. _________________ Scott Apelgren
Indialantic, FL |
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Ed Kennedy Heavyweight Member
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Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2021 12:13 pm Post subject: |
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http://www.agmusic.com/html/repairs.html
This was Dick Ackright's shop in Oakland.(built the Severinson trumpets) I think he is retired but they seem to still be in business. I'd call and ask if any of Dick's former apprentices are running the shop. |
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LittleRusty Heavyweight Member
Joined: 11 Aug 2004 Posts: 12685 Location: Gardena, Ca
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Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2021 12:25 pm Post subject: |
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Ed Kennedy wrote: | http://www.agmusic.com/html/repairs.html
This was Dick Ackright's shop in Oakland.(built the Severinson trumpets) I think he is retired but they seem to still be in business. I'd call and ask if any of Dick's former apprentices are running the shop. |
The shop name is actually Best Instrument Repair and is downstairs from AG music. The retail store is AG Music. The Severinson trumpet was called the Bel Canto.
I have used Best Instrument Repair in the past and would recommend them too. |
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RETrumpet Veteran Member
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Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2021 12:31 pm Post subject: |
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LittleRusty wrote: | Ed Kennedy wrote: | http://www.agmusic.com/html/repairs.html
This was Dick Ackright's shop in Oakland.(built the Severinson trumpets) I think he is retired but they seem to still be in business. I'd call and ask if any of Dick's former apprentices are running the shop. |
The shop name is actually Best Instrument Repair and is downstairs from AG music. The retail store is AG Music. The Severinson trumpet was called the Bel Canto.
I have used Best Instrument Repair in the past and would recommend them too. |
Both stores share space downstairs these days.
That said, I take work there all the time. Ask for Brian.
Lionell Emdee - yourbrass here on TH - is also excellent and just a few minutes south on SF. He has also done work for me. _________________ Bb: FrankenBach, '72 Committee, Conn 22B, King 2070SGX
C: Bach 229-MK slide/pipe, Bach 226 with YTR-9445(2) pipe
D/Eb: Bach 239 with YTR-9636 pipe
Picc: Stomvi Master, Couesnon Monopole
Cornet: Schilke A2C, '23 Buescher
Flugel: Scodwell Prototype |
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jhatpro Heavyweight Member
Joined: 17 Mar 2002 Posts: 10205 Location: The Land Beyond O'Hare
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Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2021 12:36 pm Post subject: |
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Highly recommend Lionel Emde of https://yourbrass.com/ in Pacifica, just South of SF.
He’s done superb work for me including restoration of vintage trumpets and cornets.
His website gives a good look at his work. _________________ Jim Hatfield
"The notes are there - find them.” Mingus
2021 Martinus Geelan Custom
2005 Bach 180-72R
1965 Getzen Eterna Severinsen
1946 Conn Victor
1998 Scodwell flugel
1986 Bach 181 cornet
1954 Conn 80A cornet
2002 Getzen bugle |
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jhellerstein Regular Member
Joined: 18 Jan 2009 Posts: 67
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Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2021 3:32 pm Post subject: |
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At Best Instrument Repair in Oakland (a.k.a. AG Music), the brass tech is Bryan Morgan. I have trusted him with valuable horns old and new. Apropos to your situation, I have also play-tested a Committee he restored. Highly recommended. The tradition at Best Repair is deep.
I have not met Lionel Emde (yourbrass), but only because he's much further from my home. But I took a trip to Hornucopia where I believe he does the restorations, and it's a treasure chest of beautiful old horns in beautiful condition. He's also uniformly informed and positive on this site. _________________ "When you hear music, after it's over, it's gone in the air. You can never capture it again." -- Dolphy |
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LittleRusty Heavyweight Member
Joined: 11 Aug 2004 Posts: 12685 Location: Gardena, Ca
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Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2021 4:34 pm Post subject: |
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Lionel does work in Hornucopia's shop. I don't think he is there every day so call ahead if you decide to visit. I believe Sandy, the owner, is there everyday. At least she was before the pandemic.
Hopefully Lionel will chime is with the true facts. |
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Jaw04 Heavyweight Member
Joined: 31 Dec 2015 Posts: 903 Location: Bay Area, California
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Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2021 4:38 pm Post subject: |
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I also recommend Bronstein Music in south SF. Great people, great prices. |
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LittleRusty Heavyweight Member
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Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2021 4:47 pm Post subject: |
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Jaw04 wrote: | I also recommend Bronstein Music in south SF. Great people, great prices. |
I purchased instruments through Bronstein, but have never used their repair services.
There is also Peninsula Music and its sister store Park Avenue music, but they are in Palo Alto and San Jose respectively. I have used their tech for a couple of minor things in the past.
There is someone in Santa Cruz that some of my brass friends really like.
There is also someone mid peninsula that I used once but I don't remember the name. A friend with a triple horn recommended that shop.
Plenty of techs in the bay area if you are willing to drive a little. |
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yourbrass Heavyweight Member
Joined: 12 Jun 2011 Posts: 3656 Location: Pacifica, CA, USA
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Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2021 4:53 pm Post subject: |
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We're still here at Hornucopia four days a week. I take in instruments between 11 AM - 1 PM, Tues. - Friday at the back door only. No one is allowed in, I'm hoping that will change soon when all vaccinations are complete!
My direct line is 650-738-9120, call or text before coming by in case of schedule changes.
-Lionel _________________ "Strive for tone." -John Coppola
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ACB MV3C /ACB A1/26 backbore
https://yourbrass.com/ |
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jhatpro Heavyweight Member
Joined: 17 Mar 2002 Posts: 10205 Location: The Land Beyond O'Hare
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Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2021 7:51 pm Post subject: |
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I wish everyone who played my 1925 Vega throughout its life could see it now. Here are some pix Lionel Emde took as he transformed it from a pile of parts to a thing of jaw-dropping beauty.
https://lionelemde.smugmug.com/Jims-Vega-trumpet- _________________ Jim Hatfield
"The notes are there - find them.” Mingus
2021 Martinus Geelan Custom
2005 Bach 180-72R
1965 Getzen Eterna Severinsen
1946 Conn Victor
1998 Scodwell flugel
1986 Bach 181 cornet
1954 Conn 80A cornet
2002 Getzen bugle |
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yourbrass Heavyweight Member
Joined: 12 Jun 2011 Posts: 3656 Location: Pacifica, CA, USA
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Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2021 7:58 pm Post subject: |
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Thank you, Jim.
I would just say that the left menu offers comments, I have made comments if anyone wants to read them.
-Lionel _________________ "Strive for tone." -John Coppola
Edwards X-13
ACB MV3C /ACB A1/26 backbore
https://yourbrass.com/ |
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Bill Ortiz Heavyweight Member
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Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2021 10:37 pm Post subject: |
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These are all great choices. There's also Joel Ryan at Allegro Music in Fremont. That's who I use. Joel does outstanding work and also designs horns.
https://www.allegromusic.net _________________ '56 Martin Committee Deluxe #2 trumpet
14B Schilke mouthpiece
Couesnon Paris flugelhorn
Bob Reeves Sleeves and PVA |
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yourbrass Heavyweight Member
Joined: 12 Jun 2011 Posts: 3656 Location: Pacifica, CA, USA
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Posted: Thu Feb 25, 2021 4:11 pm Post subject: |
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There's a small shop on San Pablo Ave. in Berkeley that's getting rave reviews on Yelp. I have not had any experience with this gentleman's work, but it seems others have been satisfied.
I think the main problem is that there are too few places to go in an area with 4 million people!
-Lionel _________________ "Strive for tone." -John Coppola
Edwards X-13
ACB MV3C /ACB A1/26 backbore
https://yourbrass.com/ |
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oliver king Heavyweight Member
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Posted: Sat Feb 27, 2021 8:16 pm Post subject: |
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Another (late) voice for Best Instrument Repair. I have been doing business with Dick and his crew for the last 35 years. Although he's 'retired', Dick still sticks his head in to make sure things are going smoothly. Bryan Morgan is running things now and is an excellent craftsman and repairman. I trust them with all of my horns without any reservation. _________________ LB Bel Canto #59
Holton B47
Frankenhorn projects 1-5
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Olds Super Tenor Trombone
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Mr.Bengie New Member
Joined: 09 Jan 2023 Posts: 6
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Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2023 4:05 pm Post subject: |
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Just wanted to chime in to say that this thread was really helpful for finding a trumpet repair shop. I ended up going with A&G / Best Instrument Repair based on the feedback and was impressed by the work. They did a cleaning and polish for $105 which seemed very reasonable considering the third valve slide was very stuck and that the horn hasn’t been cleaned in years.
Rachel was the technician who did the work and was helpful at explaining the process. I was very happy with the experience and wouldn’t hesitate to work with them again. |
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