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Brass Instrument Repairs

“Our brass instrument repairs are designed to restore reliability, improve response and help players perform with confidence.”

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Brass Repairs, trumpet repairs and Restorations at Booths

Brass instrument repairs have been a core feature of the Booths Music workshop from day one. Brass instruments rely on precision engineering, airtight seals and smooth mechanical action, and even minor faults can have a major impact on tone, intonation and ease of playing.

Brass Instrument Repairs With Booths

At Booths, we carry out brass repairs on a wide range of instruments, including trumpets, cornets, euphoniums, French horns, tubas and other valved brass instruments. Whether your instrument is sticking, leaking air, difficult to tune or simply not responding as it should, our experienced workshop can diagnose and resolve the issue.

Valve Alignment

A key part of many brass instrument repairs is valve honing and valve alignment. Smooth, accurately fitted valves are essential for fast, reliable action and proper airflow. Worn or dirty valves can cause sticking, sluggish response and air leaks, all of which make playing far more difficult. Our valve work restores smooth movement and consistent performance.

Tricky Slides

We also undertake the easing and realignment of slides, ensuring they move freely while maintaining an airtight seal. Tricky or seized slides are a common issue with brass instruments and can greatly affect tuning and maintenance. As part of the service, slides are cleaned, adjusted and lubricated for dependable operation.

Corks, Felts & Bumpers

The replacement of corks, felts and bumpers is another important aspect of brass repairs. Worn or missing felts can lead to noisy action, poor valve alignment and excessive wear on the instrument. Renewing these components improves feel, reduces noise and protects the instrument from long-term damage.

Recent Reviews

After buying a second hand trumpet elsewhere, I took it into the shop and had it cleaned and serviced by Tony, who did an excellent job with it for a very reasonable price. He even took it back into his workshop at no extra cost, a week or so later, when one of the valves was sticking again - and I have had no problems with it since!
Alex Goulding
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"My six year old flute was beginning to sound breathy and it was getting hard to play top notes clearly (I thought it was me). Tony serviced my flute last week. It sounds like a brand new flute! It sings again 🎶. Tony replaced a faulty key pad and sorted out the cork mechanism which was moving around. Thank you so much. I’ll be back again next year for its next service 🙂"
Alison Fieldhouse
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In addition to mechanical repairs, our brass instrument repairs also include general servicing and inspection to ensure the instrument plays comfortably and reliably. Regular maintenance helps prevent small issues from becoming major problems, extending the life of the instrument and maintaining its sound quality.

Whether you are a student, advancing player or professional, all our repairs are carried out with care, experience and attention to detail. If your instrument needs attention or you would like advice on servicing, please contact Booths Music for more information.

Instrument Repairs Enquiries

Simply enquire about an instrument repair by either phoning us on 01204 522908 or filling in the enquiry form below.

Instrument Collection Service

Instrument repairs with the convenience of pick-up and return.

Pickup and return days are currently the mornings of Monday, Wednesday and Friday and the service is available for those in Bolton and its surrounding areas. Please click below for more information.

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