Before and After Photos
Some examples of our work...
Noblet Clarinet Overhaul:
Before shots: A vintage wooden Noblet clarinet in need of an overhaul.
Before shots: A vintage wooden Noblet clarinet in need of an overhaul.
After Shots: Cleaned, polished and repadded. A fine wooden clarinet ready to be played.
Buffet Clarinet Overhaul:
Before Shots: An interesting old Buffet clarinet in dire need of an overhaul and restoration.
Before Shots: An interesting old Buffet clarinet in dire need of an overhaul and restoration.
After Shots: Cleaned, polished and repadded, cracked barrell and bell repaired. A beautiful clarinet ready to be played.
Gemeinhardt Flute Overhaul:
Before Shots: Badly tarnished and in need of new pads.
Before Shots: Badly tarnished and in need of new pads.
After Shots: Cleaned, polished and repadded. A beautiful like-new open hole Gemeinhardt flute.
Before Shots: Badly tarnished and in need of new pads.
After Shots: Cleaned, polished and repadded. Ready to be put back into service.
Martin Trumpet Vintage Cleaning + Polish:
Before Shots: Badly tarnished from years of neglect.
Before Shots: Badly tarnished from years of neglect.
After Shots: I had no idea what a beautiful lay beneath all of that tarnish until it was shined up.
Bent Trombone Bell Rim:
Before: Bell rim is badly bent from being stepped on.
Before: Bell rim is badly bent from being stepped on.
After: Straight and round again after repairs completed.
Antique Baritone Horn Bell:
Before: Bell is dented and the rim is cracked.
Before: Bell is dented and the rim is cracked.
After: Dents are removed and the cracked rim is repaired. No touch up to finish was performed.
Dented Trumpet Bell:
Before: A fairly deep dent in the throat area of the bell
Before: A fairly deep dent in the throat area of the bell
After: Dent is removed but the brass is scarred.