Musical instrument repair?
ChuckD emails:
I'm the owner of a nice, but well-used alto saxophone that's in need of some professional TLC. Is there anyone in the area who I could entrust this to? Big bonus points for fast turnaround!
Got a suggestion for a place where Chuck's saxophone can get a tune up? Please share!
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We have taken a couple instruments (alto sax and piccolo) that needed tune-ups to John Keale Music in Albany. Give them a call and see what their turnaround time is right now. http://www.johnkealmusic.com
... said Sarah S on Nov 7, 2013 at 10:42 AM | link
Heard good things about Art at the Brass and Woodwind Shop in Burnt Hills.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Brass-and-Woodwind-Shop/117545752542
... said Christina on Nov 7, 2013 at 11:19 AM | link
The best in the area is Bill Cole up in Saratoga. I took my oboe to Northeast as it needed new pads..and they recommended me to go up there...and that was just for pads....I used to go to Bill when he was in Watervliet, but will now go up to Saratoga,
... said llcwine on Nov 7, 2013 at 11:33 AM | link
Cole's is the best.
http://www.coleswoodwind.com
John Keal is good too (I got my sax from there back when I was in elementary school). I used to bring my sax to John Keal to get it stripped, dipped, recorked, etc.
I had Cole's do more fine tuning and custom work.
... said Dave R. on Nov 7, 2013 at 12:13 PM | link
John Keal music will do a fine job for you, and I've had excellent experience with Brass and Woodwind in Burnt Hills.
Cole's in Saratoga is top rate, but their work can be very pricy- they are focused more on the professional than on the school trade.
... said Eric Scheirer Stott on Nov 7, 2013 at 12:30 PM | link
I agree with the Brass and Woodwind recommendation in Burnt Hills. The gentleman fixed my trumpet last year (I forget his name). It was going to be an overnight deal, but he saw that it was a relatively quick fix and did it on the spot for me, and for *cheap*. It's as good as new.
... said Tyler on Nov 7, 2013 at 1:31 PM | link
Thanks all for the great tips! AoA rulez (as the kidz say, 10 years ago).
... said ChuckD on Nov 7, 2013 at 6:37 PM | link