The Music Place Oiling Keywork - Woodwind Instruments Tips for oiling woodwind keywork WHY? Reduces wear on mechanical parts and the mechanism in general Mechanism operates more smoothly and maybe faster Helps prevent pivot screws and rods from seizing H... 20 Nov 2024
The Music Place Best Case Scenario Our head technician, Cal, discusses the most common way instruments get damaged. The best case for your instrument means you spend less in the long-term scenario. The Best Case Scenario for Your Instr... 20 Nov 2024
The Music Place Do I really need a service? Sometimes I am asked if there really is much to be gained from an instrument service. Obviously, I believe there is - and here's what I've learnt from my years at the workbench. Musical instruments ar... 20 Nov 2024
The Music Place Bob Reeves Valve Alignment Shane spent a lot of time with Bob Reeves and his team on their recent first Australian trip. Here's some things he picked up. Recently, The Music Place had the pleasure of hosting Bob Reeves, John Sn... 20 Nov 2024
The Music Place Cork Care Most woodwind players regularly deal with cork, here's some information about where it comes from and a couple of tips on how to care for it. What is cork? Cork is the bark of an evergreen tea commonl... 20 Nov 2024
The Music Place Instrument Sterilisation We get asked a bit about sterilisation of instruments and with the current Coronovirus we’re getting a few more questions. We’re not doctors, this is not medical advice. It’s simply a collection of in... 20 Nov 2024
The Music Place Joy Key Installation Ever wondered what the process for installing a new water key is? We put a 'Joy Key' on a trumpet slide this week and here's a clip of how it went. Would you like a Joy Key on your instrument? Give us... 20 Nov 2024
The Music Place Flugel 3rd Valve Slide Trigger Addition We recently added a 3rd valve slide trigger to a Flugelhorn, here's a few pics from the process. Before As there aren't any manufacturer parts for this model we measured and ordered some parts from a ... 20 Nov 2024
The Music Place Clarinet Tenon Replacement Recently we were asked to replace a tenon on a Selmer clarinet that had snapped. It had previously snapped and been glued back together but the joint failed again. It's always fun to make things! Belo... 20 Nov 2024