Mouthpiece Repairs

[BoozyBTrom]

My mouthpiece recieved some damage over the RAH weekend and this has worried me a bit as its the 1st one i have found that is really comfortable.

I was wondering if anyone knew a good repair guy or lady in the north ( inc yorkshire ) who could get it back to its best.

Plus i also have a smaller mouthpiece ( about 1 or 2 sizes smaller ) of the same make. Does anyone know if it is possible to ream out this one to the same specs as the larger one. I appreciate it will not have the same weight behind it but it might make a half decent back up

Thanks in advance

 

[Bones]

Hi Gareth,

I'd try Alaric Knight

Alaric Knight Mouthpiece Services 14, Kensington Avenue, Thurlstone, Sheffield, S36 9RU - Tel: 01226 - 765858

He's renovated a few mouthpieces for me. He's probably a good start.

Cheers

Rich

 

[BoozyBTrom]

Cheer Richard

Will call him now

 

[sober_phil]

My mouthpiece recieved some damage over the RAH weekend and this has worried me a bit as its the 1st one i have found that is really comfortable.

Now then Gareth, what mouthpiece you using now?

The problem I have with mouthpieces is that the plating comes off. I had my old one re-plated and when that came off again I thought sod it I'll buy a brand new one - and about 12months down the line thats on its way out too. Darned annoying when the things cost so much in the first place.

Grumble grumble.

 

[Heather]

If you don't get it sorted then PM me.
I know a really good place (McQueens) in Swinton.
You can post your mouthpiece to him and he'll post it back , normally within 2 days!!

 

[Moy]

Yeh I agree Alaric is the best guy to go to.
He does a lot of the pros mouthpieces so must be good.
edited cause I can't spell :wink:

 

[carlwoodman]

Yeh I agree Alaric is the best guy to go to.
He does a lot of the pros mouthpieces so must be good.

He was recommended to me by a euphonium playing friend of mine in the RAF Central Band. He can do gold plate if required.

 

[W.Rimmer]

I offer a mouthpiece polishing and plating service, as well as the full range of instrument repairs. Look at http://freespace.virgin.net/andycallard

Andy.

 

[W.Rimmer]

OOps! The correct URL for my repair site should be:

http://freespace.virgin.net/andy.callard

One little dot can make a big difference!

Andy.

 

[floral_dance]

has anyone come across Sparx motuhpiece and if so what do you think of them?

 

[Railybobs]

McQueens in manchester has repaired a tuba mouthpiece for me at a very reasonable rate.

That was after someone stood on the thing after it had dropped out of the instrument.

Even repaired it dodn't improve my playing.