What is restoration?

I bring instruments back to life

I find and focus on beloved quality instruments, typically ones that have been left behind for a little while because there hasn't been the time or expertise available to sort them out.

I then iron out any problems and get them in best working order, so they can be played and enjoyed again.

It often means repair...

Dropped or damaged instrument? That's not unusual but normally I can get them back into shape fairly easily

Whether it's aligning valves, fixing slides, straightening or unblocking, I'll get it working again.

..but always servicing

I optimise instrument in a number of ways, including deep ultrasonic cleaning, polishing, smoothing out dings and improving valve and slide action.

They'll play great and pretty much will always look great too!