The repair lead time varies based on the severity of the damage, accessibility of the dents, specialized tools or materials required, and current repair load at the shop. A time estimate will be provided during your initial consultation.

YES, in a positive way! Contrary to popular belief, many dents affect not only the functionality of the instrument, but the resonance of the tone. Repairing those dents may provide a more free-flowing airflow and effortless sound projection.

Generally speaking, only instruments made of metal/brass are able to dent and have dents removed. Instruments like clarinet, oboe, and bassoon will usually crack rather than become dented.

This is a common question, however, do not try repairing brass instrument dents on your own. More often than not, any sort of DIY repair can cause more severe damage, leaving your precious instrument in a mangled state.

Instrument repair technicians utilize not only their skills and technique, but highly specialized tools which cannot be found at a local hardware store. Resist the temptation–contact your local trusted music shop to get your dents removed the right way.

Absolutely! With the right techniques, a qualified instrument repair technician can repair dents even in the toughest-to-reach places. From slides to valve casings, your instrument is still salvagable.

Sometimes the cause is obvious–an instrument is dropped, fell over, or suffered a marching band “casualty.” But what about if you aren’t sure what caused a dent? Consider the following: Is your instrument case in good shape? Are you forcing supplies into the case that might be crushing your instrument? Do you have mouthpieces that may be floating loose in the case, knocking dents into the instrument?