Author Archives: melswick

Especially this time of the year, meaning July, August & September, used band instruments are popping up everywhere. Some first year band students will decide not to continue to the next year. Consequently, the parents will be trying to sell … Continue reading →

Here at Elswick BAND INSTRUMENT Repair we do not repair string instruments. A luthier makes and/or repairs string instruments. However, I did happen to have an old fiddle lying around the shop. A friend asked if she could have it. … Continue reading →

GET YOUR HORN REPAIRED BEFORE THE RUSH! Summer is our busiest time. When schools are closed they send us all their horns for repair. Don’t wait too long to get you horn repaired. A repair that normally takes one week, during … Continue reading →

Besides repairing every wind instrument on the planet, we repair the cases they live in. Sax cases, sousaphone cases, piccolo cases, trumpet cases…… get the picture. We have, in stock, a wide selection of case handles, hinges, latches, feet, wheels, … Continue reading →

Now we’ll be easier to find. That’s right! We have a business sign, finally. Our first two years of business were primarily just doing repairs. This year marks the beginning of our third year in business. We have now added … Continue reading →

We now carry Yamaha mouthpieces, ligatures and mouthpiece caps for Bb Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Alto, Tenor & Baritone Saxes. If your current mouthpiece is lost or damaged then the Yamaha’s will be an upgrade in sound quality and ease of … Continue reading →