Why You Should Take Your Instrument in For Check-Ups Regularly

This article is part of a series of repair articles written Rheuben Allen. There are two important reasons to keep your instrument in good working order. The first is so that it will be in good shape for your performances and the second is far more important. It is so that your horn will have …

Saxophone Emergency Repair Kit

This article is part of a series of repair articles written Rheuben Allen. We all have moments on the gig where we have a saxophone emergency and we find ourselves in need of a quick fix. It may be a spring that pops out of place or a pad that tears. Regardless of what it …

Repairing a Crack in a Clarinet

This article is part of a series of repair articles written Rheuben Allen. There are a number of reasons that the wood of your clarinet may crack and if it happens, there are two different methods you can use when repairing that meddlesome crack in your instrument. Keep in mind that it is always safest …

Instrument Repair Etiquette

This article is part of a series of repair articles written Rheuben Allen. Taking your instrument into a repair person is comparable to visiting a doctor. Your instrument, like your body, needs regular check-ups and telling the doctor (or repair person) any symptoms you (your instrument) may have will help with diagnosis. So, make sure …

Basic Saxophone Repair

This article is part of a series of repair articles written Rheuben Allen. Here are a few tips for basic saxophone repair. Removing the Bounce in Your Low C Key: In order to remove the bounce in the low C key of a saxophone, you must first move the spring out from under the arm …