Important Things to know about Brass Instrument Repair
Common repairs needed to be done to Brass Instruments are:
Stuck Valves- Valves that are not oiled frequently enough can become sticky. If your valve becomes completely stuck, be sure to bring it in for repair, because removing it yourself may result in damaging your instrument further. It is also important that you only remove the valves of your instrument if you know exactly what to do. Valves have to be placed in a specific order and position to function correctly.
Loose or Tight Tuning Slides- If a tuning slide is not lubricated or becomes bent, it could become unmovable or may pop off.
Fixing Broken Spit Valves- A spit valve is a clever way to clear fluid that has built up in the instrument, and seeing someone play an instrument with a broken one is not a pretty sight.
Resoldering Finger Guides- Finger guides on trumpets and horns do tend to come off. Fortunately resoldering them back on is a quick repair to have done.
Restringing Horns- French horns and other horns have strings that work their valves. These are not damaged often, but it would be a good idea to have them replaced every year.
Replacing Felts, Corks, Springs, and Valve Guides- Felts, Corks, Springs, and Valve Guides on brass instruments can be replaced as they wear out
Dents & Dings- Many dents and dings can be repaired in brass instruments. In some severe cases it is possible to replace damaged parts with new ones.
Relaquering- Some musicians have their intruments completely refinshed so that it looks new. However, this is not recommended since relaquering can alter the tone of the instrument. (Please note: The Music Den does not have the capability to relaquer instruments.)
How to bring your instrument to the Music Den for Repair
1.Simply bring your instrument to our any of our store locations which are open Monday - Saturday, 10AM-9PM, Sunday 12PM-5PM. There is no need to call ahead. At the store, the saleperson will take your instrument and forward it to our Repair Department and will give you a receipt showing that you dropped it off.
2. Once at the repair shop, our staff will check your instrument and will call you personally with an estimate of how much it will cost to repair it and any other suggestions they may have. All woodwind instrument repair estimates at The Music Den are free! No repairs will begin and no charges will be applied until the repair dept has received your 'OK' to begin.
3. Once the repair is completed, the instrument will be returned to the store location where you originally dropped it off and you will be promptly notified that your instrument is ready for pickup. Please note, no instrument may be picked up until all charges are paid in full.
For any questions regarding placing repairs please call (800) 479-1189.
For questions regarding repairs that are already in process, please call (800) 479-1184 x 203. | 
