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1061: Boosey Piano Glock
This is the third and final keyboard Glock I have in for repair, and is the newest. The mechanism inside is the same as the last one (1008) with one modification. The case also has a couple of minor c… more →
Paul Jefferies
Manufacturers failures continued
wrote 3 days ago: Pictured above is an all too common sight on modern horns: Brown discoloration beneath the lacquer t … more →
Buffet clarinet overhaul
wrote 1 week ago: Here’s a before and after picture of a R13 that I just finished overhauling. It turned out nic … more →
Citar crack repair
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wrote 3 months ago: We repaired two nasty holes on this CITAR – the first one we covered it up and refinished it, … more →
Project Cornet
wrote 4 months ago: I had the pleasure of working on a late 1800′s possibly early 1900′s W.J. Dwyer Diamond … more →
Job in the music business
wrote 5 months ago: Instrument Sales Specialist Required By Administrator11. January 2013 14:23 Due to continuing growth … more →
Show #1, 2013, featuring Jeremey Behn
wrote 5 months ago: Come along to the charming shop that houses the fascinating Instruments of Change, and the Mountain … more →
1061: Boosey Piano Glock
wrote 6 months ago: This is the third and final keyboard Glock I have in for repair, and is the newest. The mechanism in … more →
1008: Boosey Piano Glock
wrote 6 months ago: Keyboard Glock number two, a more modern instrument than the first instrument (981) with better mech … more →
981: Boosey Piano Glock
wrote 6 months ago: Keyboard glock to be refurbished. Like most things, it needed a thorough clean, including the ivory … more →
Exciting Beginnings!
wrote 6 months ago: Such an exciting day to be able to start sharing with the world my experience at Southeast Minnesota … more →
Ultrasonic cleaning and why it's great
wrote 7 months ago: I love my ultrasonic cleaner. You should love it too. Here’s why: Ultrasonic cleaning is a pro … more →
1079: Premier Xylophone
wrote 7 months ago: An old Premier xylophone in for tuning and repair. There are two main design issues with this instru … more →
1080 Tenor Drum
wrote 7 months ago: This tenor drum needs a new head. I have been asked to make a new flesh hoop. It can be seen that th … more →
Matt Shenton Testimonial
wrote 8 months ago: “Highly recommend this guy! Does an extremely good job and it doesn’t take long at all! … more →
Gordon Rivers Testimonial
wrote 8 months ago: “Adam is without a doubt one of the best guitar techs I have had the pleasure to do business w … more →
It's been a while
wrote 8 months ago: I haven’t written anything for the last couple of months; things have been really busy in the … more →
1048: Stonophone
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wrote 8 months ago: This stone has broken into two pieces: It looks like someone has repaired it before, which complicat … more →
1063: 1" Chimes
wrote 9 months ago: I think these are Viscount chimes, in for repair. The damper pedal doesn’t work, and there are … more →
1064: Ross Vibraphone
wrote 9 months ago: This vibe is in to fix a motor problem, however there are more problems; broken note rail, and a dre … more →
