Instrument repairs

We have experienced instrument repairers working in store at Presto Music. They have a wealth of knowledge across many instruments, with particular expertise in the areas of woodwind and brass we can offer a number of services from routine servicing to more complex adjustments, fixes and part replacements. All of our repairs are done from our well-equipped in-store workshop, which means urgent or small jobs can sometimes be completed In a single visit.

We are always happy to provide you with a quote or evaluate your instrument free of charge. Our friendly and passionate team have experience and specialism in guitars and can offer many guitar services, including restringing, clean-ups, truss rod adjustments and part replacements. Please pop in any time for a chat with our team!

Alex Preston

Alex joined us in the shop in October 2018. He graduated with distinction from a 3 year woodwind repair course at Newark College in 2007 and has been repairing woodwind instruments to a high standard since then, building up a successful woodwind repair business from his own workshop at home. During this time he has developed a fantastic reputation thanks to his detailed, friendly and reliable service. Alex is a keen player himself - a grade 8 player on all woodwind instruments - which enables him to quickly diagnose faults and thoroughly test instruments to ensure the best possible results.

Woodwind Instruments

Service Levels

Interim Service - Regular service to correct small faults that develop over time - Replacing or adjusting pads to close fully - Replacing worn corks as necessary - Adjusting linked mechanism - Oiling keywork as appropriate - Joint corks replaced if essential.

Full Service - Removing all keywork and correcting small/medium faults during reassembly - All mechanisms cleaned and oiled - Joint corks replaced as appropriate - Stiff or loose keywork corrected as appropriate - Dents addressed as appropriate.

Full Re-pad - Restore to new condition as far as possible - All pads and key corks replaced - All joint corks replaced - Springs carefully inspected and replaced as necessary Service levels are a guide and can be adapted on request.

There are many jobs we can do for your instrument, so please bring your instrument in for a tailored quote, or contact us by email on alex.preston@prestomusic.com (woodwind repairs only) or shop@prestomusic.com (all other instruments).

Prices

All prices exclude pads, which are charged extra. An exact quote can be provided after instrument inspection.

Brass Instruments

Working Order Service - Internal cleaning and perishable parts replacement (e.g. Corks, springs, and felts).

Prices

All prices exclude cost of parts

String Instruments

Standard set up - Optimise shaping of bridge top and feet, correct fitting of pegbox and pegs, setting of strings over top nut, and fitting of tailpiece optimised. Can also include restring - strings not included in price.

Bridge - Shaping of bridge top and feet.

Prices

All prices exclude cost of parts and/or strings

Guitar/Fretted Instruments

Standard set up - Full restring, set height of action, adjust optimal bridge height.

Premium Set up - Full restring, set height of action, adjust optimal bridge height, intonation reset, tremolo adjustment, neck tension assessment, and full clean and polish.

Cleaning Service - Full body clean and polish.

Prices

All prices exclude cost of parts