brass repair

Technical Maintenance and Chemical Cleaning of Brass Instruments in Lowton

Leave a Comment / Uncategorized / /

Periodic maintenance on a Yamaha flugel horn is required to mitigate the accumulation of calcified deposits and lubricant oxidation. At our Lowton facility, serving Salford, we analyze the internal bore for obstructions that disrupt laminar airflow. Over a 24-month period, the combination of saliva-borne minerals and synthetic lubricants creates a viscous sludge that adheres to […]

Technical Maintenance and Chemical Cleaning of Brass Instruments in Lowton Read More »

Uncategorized, , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Technical Baritone Leadpipe Fabrication and Bore Alignment

Leave a Comment / Baritone / /

The arrival of a Bb baritone at our Lowton facility without its leadpipe presents a total disruption of the acoustic column. Without this critical entry point, the instrument functions as a series of disconnected resonators rather than a coherent pneumatic system. At Elliott Brass, we treat these structural failures with mechanical precision. The leadpipe is

Technical Baritone Leadpipe Fabrication and Bore Alignment Read More »

Baritone, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Precision Diagnostics: Restoring Critical Valve Tolerances in Brass Instruments

Leave a Comment / Trumpet / /

Instruments frequently arrive exhibiting severe internal contamination. Deposits range from bio-film residue to crystallized calcium carbonate (calcification), particularly prevalent in the third valve slide area. This material disrupts the critical clearance tolerances necessary for proper function. When assessing a severely impacted trumpet, the initial phase is diagnosis: quantifying the deformation and structural compromise before any

Precision Diagnostics: Restoring Critical Valve Tolerances in Brass Instruments Read More »

Trumpet, , , , , , , , , , ,

Conn 88H Restoration: Analyzing Deformation and Tolerances in Vintage Brass Repair

Leave a Comment / Trombone / /

The assessment of this Conn 88H trombone revealed severe plastic deformation across the bell flare and slide crook. Initial mechanical integrity checks indicated that internal bore alignment was compromised by localized impacts. Before addressing the geometry, standard procedure involved ultrasonic cleaning to eliminate internal calcification deposits and organic residue. These deposits, acting as internal friction

Conn 88H Restoration: Analyzing Deformation and Tolerances in Vintage Brass Repair Read More »

Trombone, , , , , , , , , , , , ,
Three gold-trimmed Elliott cornets resting in a red velvet-lined instrument case awaiting annual service completion.

Annual Service Secrets Optimizing Your Contest Cornet

Leave a Comment / Cornet / /

The competitive brass band calendar places significant demands on instruments, requiring peak mechanical reliability under pressure. Recently, we had the distinct pleasure of receiving three exquisite Elliott cornets belonging to our valued clients at Cadishead Band. These instruments, known for their stunning gold trim and bespoke presentation, were delivered for their essential annual service, strategically

Annual Service Secrets Optimizing Your Contest Cornet Read More »

Cornet, , , , , , ,
Detailed close-up of a silver-plated Elliott Professional Baritone valve cluster and bell engraving.

Elite Baritone Performance: Rethinking Professional Brass Standards

Leave a Comment / Baritone / /

For brass musicians and technicians alike, the perpetual challenge lies in balancing performance requirements with budgetary realities. Top-tier instruments often carry a price tag dictated more by legacy marketing than intrinsic material value. The Elliott Professional Baritone, the instrument recently highlighted by musician John, offers a compelling disruption to this standard. By utilizing a highly

Elite Baritone Performance: Rethinking Professional Brass Standards Read More »

Baritone, , , , , , ,
Before and after dent correction on a vintage Boosey & Hawkes Imperial Baritone horn.

Vintage Brass Restoration: The Imperial Baritone Rescue

Leave a Comment / Baritone / /

We recently undertook a formidable restoration challenge: a classic Boosey & Hawkes Imperial Baritone Horn that presented significant cosmetic and structural compromise. These vintage instruments are revered for their tonal quality and robust build, yet decades of active use can leave them heavily scarred. This particular horn arrived with severe trauma, exhibiting deep indentations and

Vintage Brass Restoration: The Imperial Baritone Rescue Read More »

Baritone, , , , , , , ,
Elliott Brass technician straightening a severely damaged Baritone bell and low bow section during catastrophic structural repair

Extreme Brass Damage: Challenging Baritone Repairs Accepted

Leave a Comment / Baritone / /

In the technical domain of brass instrument restoration, there exists a threshold where routine dent work transitions into catastrophic structural repair. We recognize that incidents—from severe drops causing major bracing failure to low-velocity traffic impacts (the dreaded ‘run over’)—can compress a Baritone beyond what most conventional shops are equipped or willing to handle. When a

Extreme Brass Damage: Challenging Baritone Repairs Accepted Read More »

Baritone, , , ,
Question?
Question?
Call Now Button