Repairs and Customizations
Repairs and Customizations
We repair all brass instruments, with an emphasis on French horns, trumpets, trombones, and tubas. Trusted by many top band programs and world-renowned professional musicians in Texas and beyond for over 30 years.
Our repair shop is located at 121 Lorine St, Keller, TX 76248. Please bring all instruments for repair to this location unless otherwise notified.
All prices below are estimates; please visit the shop for a more accurate quote.
Is this a school-owned instrument? Please contact us for educational pricing!
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Services
Schedule an appointment online or call us directly. Free estimates are always available.
Free Estimate / Assessment Free
Bring your instrument in for a no-obligation assessment. Our technician will evaluate the condition, identify any issues, and provide a repair estimate on the spot. No charge.
General Repair (Drop-off)
For repairs not listed here: stuck valves, broken solder joints, bent slides, sluggish rotors, or anything else. Our technician will assess the issue and provide an estimate before proceeding.
Drop-off repairs enter our standard queue, typically beginning within 1.5–2 weeks depending on shop volume. Completion times vary. Best for non-urgent repairs—for faster service, ask about our 'While You Wait' option.
$120/hour, charged in 15-minute increments
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Dent Removal / Cosmetic Work (Drop-off)
Drop off your instrument for dent removal, polishing, or other cosmetic work. Our technician will assess the damage at intake and provide a time and cost estimate before proceeding.
Drop-off repairs enter our standard queue, typically beginning within 1.5–2 weeks depending on shop volume. Completion times vary. Best for non-urgent repairs—for faster service, ask about our 'While You Wait' option.
$120/hour, charged in 15-minute increments
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Water Key Installation
Add a new water key to a slide that doesn't have one, or replace a worn-out valve. Our technician will handle the soldering and fitting on the spot. Parts are extra.
$60
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Pinky Hook Installation
Add or replace a pinky hook while you wait. Our technician will position, fit, and solder the hook for a secure, comfortable hold. Parts are extra. We recommend the Adjustable Pinky Hook.
$60
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Hand Rest Installation
Install or reposition a hand rest while you wait. We'll work with you to find the ideal placement for your hand size and playing position. Parts are extra. We recommend the Adjustable Flipper.
$60
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Stuck Mouthpiece Removal Free
Don't force it. Bring it in and we'll safely remove your stuck mouthpiece using the proper tools, without damaging your instrument or mouthpiece.
Stuck Tuning Slide Removal
Seized tuning slide or valve slide? Let us free it safely with the right tools and technique. Forcing a stuck slide risks serious damage to your instrument.
$30
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Ultrasonic Cleaning: All Instruments (Drop-off)
Drop off your instrument for a full ultrasonic cleaning. We'll disassemble, degrease, clean, replace bumpers and strings as needed, and fully lubricate. We'll contact you when it's ready for pickup.
Drop-off repairs enter our standard queue, typically beginning within 1.5–2 weeks depending on shop volume. Completion times vary. Best for non-urgent repairs—for faster service, ask about our 'While You Wait' option.
Ultrasonic Cleaning: Lacquered Piston Trumpet
Full disassembly, degreasing, followed by ultrasonic cleaning of your lacquered piston trumpet while you wait. Includes new felts and full lubrication.
$155
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Ultrasonic Cleaning: Silver-plated Piston Trumpet
Full disassembly, degreasing, followed by ultrasonic cleaning of your silver-plated piston trumpet while you wait, including hand polishing. Includes new felts and full lubrication.
$200
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Ultrasonic Cleaning: Other Trumpets
Full disassembly, degreasing, followed by ultrasonic cleaning of your trumpet while you wait. For raw brass, unlacquered, or other trumpet finishes not listed above. Includes new felts and full lubrication.
$200
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Ultrasonic Cleaning: Trombone (Straight)
Full disassembly, degreasing, followed by ultrasonic cleaning of your straight trombone while you wait. Includes full lubrication.
$155
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Ultrasonic Cleaning: Trombone with F Attachment
Full disassembly, degreasing, followed by ultrasonic cleaning of your F attachment trombone while you wait. Includes bumper replacement (when needed), new strings, and full lubrication.
$225
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Ultrasonic Cleaning: Bass Trombone
Full disassembly, degreasing, followed by ultrasonic cleaning of your bass trombone while you wait. Includes bumper replacement (when needed), new strings, and full lubrication.
$250
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Ultrasonic Cleaning: Baritone Horn
Full disassembly, degreasing, followed by ultrasonic cleaning of your baritone horn while you wait. Includes new felts and full lubrication.
$175
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Ultrasonic Cleaning: Euphonium
Full disassembly, degreasing, followed by ultrasonic cleaning of your euphonium while you wait. Includes new felts and full lubrication.
$230
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Ultrasonic Cleaning: Euphonium (Compensating)
Full disassembly, degreasing, followed by ultrasonic cleaning of your compensating 4-valve euphonium while you wait. Includes new felts and full lubrication.
$250
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Ultrasonic Cleaning: Single Horn
Full disassembly, degreasing, followed by ultrasonic cleaning of your single French horn while you wait. Includes bumper replacement (when needed), new strings, and full lubrication.
$185
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Ultrasonic Cleaning: Descant Horn
Full disassembly, degreasing, followed by ultrasonic cleaning of your descant horn while you wait. Includes bumper replacement (when needed), new strings, and full lubrication.
$250
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Ultrasonic Cleaning: Double Horn
Full disassembly, degreasing, followed by ultrasonic cleaning of your double French horn while you wait. Includes bumper replacement (when needed), new strings, and full lubrication.
$235
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Ultrasonic Cleaning: Triple Horn
Full disassembly, degreasing, followed by ultrasonic cleaning of your triple French horn while you wait. Includes bumper replacement (when needed), new strings, and full lubrication.
$400
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Ultrasonic Cleaning: Mellophone / Marching French Horn
Full disassembly, degreasing, followed by ultrasonic cleaning of your mellophone or marching French horn while you wait. Includes new felts and full lubrication.
$185
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Ultrasonic Cleaning: Marching Baritone
Full disassembly, degreasing, followed by ultrasonic cleaning of your marching baritone while you wait. Includes new felts and full lubrication.
$185
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Ultrasonic Cleaning: Tuba (3-Piston)
Full disassembly, degreasing, followed by ultrasonic cleaning of your 3-piston tuba while you wait. Includes new felts and full lubrication.
$225
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Ultrasonic Cleaning: Tuba (4-Piston)
Full disassembly, degreasing, followed by ultrasonic cleaning of your 4-piston tuba while you wait. Includes new felts and full lubrication.
$280
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Ultrasonic Cleaning: Tuba (4-Rotor)
Full disassembly, degreasing, followed by ultrasonic cleaning of your 4-rotor tuba while you wait. Includes bumper replacement (when needed), new strings, and full lubrication.
$350
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Ultrasonic Cleaning: Sousaphone
Full disassembly, degreasing, followed by ultrasonic cleaning of your sousaphone while you wait. Includes new felts and full lubrication.
$285
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Pricing
Ultrasonic Cleaning
These prices represent the average cleaning cost for our most common instruments. Costs may vary depending on the model and condition of your instrument.
| Instrument | Price |
|---|---|
| Lacquered Piston Trumpet | $155 |
| Silver-plated Piston TrumpetIncludes hand polishing | $200 |
| Other TrumpetsRaw brass, unlacquered, or other finishes | $200 |
| TromboneStraight | $155 |
| TromboneF Attachment | $225 |
| Bass Trombone | $250 |
| Baritone Horn | $175 |
| Euphonium | $230 |
| EuphoniumCompensating (4-valve) | $250 |
| Single HornSingle French horn | $185 |
| Descant Horn | $250 |
| Double HornDouble French horn | $235 |
| Triple HornTriple French horn | $400 |
| Mellophone / Marching French Horn | $185 |
| Marching Baritone | $185 |
| Tuba3-piston | $225 |
| Tuba4-piston | $280 |
| Tuba4-rotor | $350 |
| Sousaphone | $285 |
What's Included
- Full Disassembly
- Degreasing
- Ultrasonic Cleaning
- New Felts (piston instruments) or Bumper and String Replacement (rotor instruments)
- Full Lubrication
All Brass
Instruments We Service
We service the full range of brass instruments. The shop rate is $120/hour, charged in 15-minute increments for tasks such as dent work, polishing, and soldering.
Alto Horn
Baritone
Cornet
Euphonium
Flugelhorn
French Horn
Marching Brass
Mellophone
Sousaphone
Trombone
Trumpet
Tuba
Have a different instrument?
We may be able to repair other instruments on a case-by-case basis. For questions about a specific instrument or repair, please contact us.
Questions
Repair FAQ
How much will it cost to get an estimate on my repair?
Estimates are provided free of charge.
How long will my repair take?
You may schedule a "while you wait" appointment, in which case a technician will be assigned to finish it that same day.
Alternatively, drop off your instrument during business hours. The instrument will enter our standard queue. Completion times vary -- best for non-urgent repairs.
Why should I have my instrument professionally cleaned?
Even if a brass instrument looks clean on the outside, dirt and grease build up on the interior over time. This buildup can cause valves, slides, and mouthpieces to become sticky or sluggish, or even get stuck. We recommend a professional cleaning once a year. Between cleanings, regularly snake out your lead pipe.
Do dents affect my instrument?
Most dents are purely cosmetic, but some can affect sound quality or structural integrity. We recommend having dents removed to keep your instrument in optimal playing condition.