Repairs on the Hill

If the instrument was bought brand new, by 12 months it might need a few adjustments or possibly even a service depending on how frequent the instrument was used.

How long will servicing take?

The average service time is around 2 weeks.

A free hire instrument can be arranged when you enquire so players dont miss any lessons, band tutorials or practices.

What does a service entail?

All instruments are stripped down and undergo a deep clean and polish, dent removal, replacing necessary pads, corks, water key corks and felts, mechanism adjustments and regulation, pad adjustment and alignment, oiling mechanism & a 3 MONTH WARRANTY

My instrument is old is it worth fixing up for someone to play?

It depends on the brand of instrument maker and the current condition. A 30 year old Yamaha can be bought back to life, easily. If the plating is coming off and parts are missing, unless its worth thousands, then it might not be worth doing it up. It's best to judge once I see the instrument in person.

I want my instrument serviced should i bring the case?

YES! The case keeps the instrument protected and free from damage, dents and bent keys, which could cost you extra. ALWAYS USE THE CASE

Do you collect instruments from NEWCASTLE & THE HUNTER?

YES! I periodically travel to either Newcastle or the Hunter to drop off and collect work. Payment is done via bank deposit. To arrange a collection please contact us. Also keep an eye out on social media to see when I am next coming up that way

Do you collect instruments from SYDNEY?

Sometimes, mostly at the beginning and the end of the year while I am doing school pick up and drop offs. If I have enough enquiries I will do a bulk collection. Please keep an eye out on social media to see when I am next coming to Sydney.

Can I send my instrument to you?

Absolutely. Please let me know that you are wanting to send the instrument to me so I know to look out for it. Also please pass on any tracking numbers so I can make sure it gets here safely. Please make sure it is in it's case and packaged as best as possible.

BRANDS TO AVOID BUYING

The Following brands I have observed over the years and have found that they DO NOT have stable mechanisms, badly made keywork & parts and do not sustain work done to them so I cannot service them.

Axiom, Slade, Huxley, Livingstone, Lark, Parrot, Bond, Di Zhao, Steinhoff, Dolphin, Fonatine, Artiste, Elkhart, Sonata, Beagle, Moller, Vinci, X5, Wisemann Taurus, Zeff, Hanson England, Castaway