Musical Notes

Selmer Model 41 Contrabass Clarinet

The Selmer Model 41 contrabass clarinet is considered the Cadillac of low clarinets. Range to low C with a solid rosewood body, this instrument p...

Getting stuck things unstuck!

A major part of being a brass tech is getting "stuck things unstuck." A tried and true method is heat, oil, and time. Here is my super cute decorat...

What’s on Amanda’s Bench? A 1963 Conn 88H!

Hey, Trombone Enthusiasts! As you may have seen from our recent listings, we currently have just about every flavor of Conn 88H in stock, which is...

What's on TJ's Bench? A Work in Progress!

Did someone say Silver Bells? This week I've been working on this beautiful silver YEP642 Yamaha Neo euphonium. All technicians know and love t...

What’s on Amanda’s Bench? A 1971 Bach 37!

Happy Holidays, Brass Fans! I’m sure some of you would love to receive this beauty as a gift this year! This horn came to us quite dirty and had o...

Case treasure!

This is a name plate and member card found in the case of a Holton 'Rudy Wiedoeft' alto saxophone. Ariel Mattioda was a saxophonist who was a mem...

What's on TJ's Bench? A Bach Stradivarius 36G

Here we have a Bach 36G Stradivarius Straight .525 Bore Trombone - the G meaning it has a gold brass bell. Born in the mid to late 1990s - it's jus...

What's on TJ's Bench? A Willson Model 2950TA Professional Compensating Euphonium

Here we have a lovely silver visitor from Switzerland, a Willson euphonium! Willson makes some of the best euphoniums in the world. We gav...

What’s on Amanda’s Bench? A 1948 Olds Super Recording Trumpet!

Today’s horn is a fun one for all you trumpet friends! Who doesn’t love an Olds, especially a Super Recording? This one is from a great time period...

What's on Carlo's Bench? A Uebel Low C Bass Clarinet.

I just finished work on a Uebel low c bass clarinet. This is the first time I’ve worked on one - let alone seen one in person - and I'm very impres...

What's on Emma's Bench? A Sankyo CF401 Rosa Flute

Currently on my bench is a beautiful Sankyo Flute! It's handmade, solid silver body, rose gold clad, open holes and inline G. This instrument ha...

What’s on Amanda’s Bench? A Martin Imperial Flugelhorn!

Wow, have I got a super fun thing for you Brass Fans today! You don’t see many of these, and this one even has its original case, warranty cards a...