That which follows describes the process of refinishing any Trumpet, to look as good as the one pictured in this ad. The Trumpet in the picture display, is for representational purposes only, it is not for sale.

 

Making the consideration to overhaul/refinish your Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet etc. is a big one! It is a process filled with questions, concerns, apprehension… emotions that surround the most important of any considerations …Who do you trust?

 

We realize that this instrument is very special to you, for lots of different reasons. Perhaps it is your personal favorite, the one filled with timeless memories?  Alternatively, maybe it is simply one that you have acquired and ultimately plan to re-sell? Regardless of the reason, the level of professionalism with which you want it treated… is your highest priority. You want to go forward with every bit of confidence necessary to eliminate your worries.  You want a company that will give your instrument the level of care and respect that it and you, as the customer, deserve.

 

Having said all of that, here is where the rubber meets the road… the jumping off point where everything becomes less clear with every inquiry you make!

 

There are countless companies out there competing for your business. Your choices are many and varied, some good, some okay and some that are just plain bad. Also accompanying these confusing facts are an equally huge variety of prices for these services…which further complicates your decision.  Does the expensive service mean a better job?  Or, conversely does a lesser cost mean a mediocre job? How do you really know who is good, bad, or indifferent as concerns all of these choices?

 

Well, the good news is that there is an answer…and the simple fact is that none of the confusion above means anything relevant to the choice you are about to make.

 

First and foremost, your decision should be one that begins by looking at the depth of a company’s history. These single criteria will determine how their services relate to your needs.  A business that has a long and successful history of doing this type of specialized work would not have been able to survive, let alone prosper, without doing their job very well! This is where the expression “Old School” makes a huge difference…it is the type of methodology that is both time and experience tested…skills that are earned…not innovated yesterday and certainly never purchased new. This is the basis of credentials and reputations… commodities that are built and cultivated over the long run and earned through learning, as well as, decades of practice by the individual. 

 

Our small company, musicshop-more, has been in business for over 20 years.  In that time, we have overhauled and refinished several thousands of instruments, as well as, at least ten thousand mouthpieces. Doing business with a big company only means paying for bigger overhead, more payroll and fixed costs…it has absolutely nothing to do with the product quality…. it is simply the reason why they are more expensive than us! Thus, being a small company means more care, personal attention, affordability… all in all… a much better job performed. Our specialty is Silver and Gold plating which is an art form in and of itself, as it must be done methodically and with great patience and expertise.