Gary Garcia

Hi, I sent my Martin Committee trumpet to Musical Instrument Repair Shop for refurbishment six weeks ago. I emailed them to get an update on delivery and was told that they take 36-42 weeks on average and are a small family business.They told me that other pro-shops take 1 -2 years
for refurbishment.I have sent other trumpets out and have never heard of such a thing.Please take this as FYI before sending your instruments out to anyone.---Gar

bagmangood

that is weird...
I've never heard of that...

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Dale Proctor

There may be a handfull of shops with long waiting times like those (I know of one in particular), but there are very good ones that can do a normal lacquered overhaul in a couple of weeks. If plating is involved, add a week or two, and if a valve job is involved, another couple of weeks. That's six weeks max for a high quality "fix everything" job.

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misty.sj

I would ask them to send your horn back ASAP, with shipping insurance.

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Solar Bell

I would call and see if they started it yet.

If not, I would pay for the shipping and have them send it back.

Then send it to someone like Charlie Melk.

Charlie's Brass Works - Specializing in Professional Brass Instrument Customization, Repair and Refinishing

Charlie is about the best. Look at his pages for restoration...takes about 4-6 weeks.

Hope it turns out well.


-cw-

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NYTC

Get the horn back from them and send it to Charlie.

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bigtiny

Ditto. If they haven't started, get it back. If Charlie Melk doesn't work out, then try the guys at Osmun Brass in Arlington, MA. They do fine work and I'm guessing they can turn it around for you...

Brass crusader

I agree, get the horn back NOW!!!

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Brekelefuw

I work in a repair shop and have never heard of a waiting list that long. 4-6 weeks is the usual wait for a big job.