Brass Instrument Repairs

 Brass Instrument Repair & Restoration in Edinburgh

Expert craftsmanship and precision engineering — trusted by musicians across Scotland.

Welcome to the Brass Workshop at Edinburgh Music Centre

At Edinburgh Music Centre, we provide professional brass instrument repairs, restorations, and servicing for players of all levels.
From quick valve adjustments to full overhauls, our workshop combines traditional craftsmanship with modern technology to keep your instrument performing at its best.

Founded in 2002 by Bryce Ferguson, our workshop has grown to become one of Scotland’s leading repair facilities, offering complete in-house work — from dent removal and ultrasonic cleaning to precision plating and finishing.

🎺 Brass Instrument Repair Services

Our brass workshop handles everything from routine maintenance to custom rebuilds.

General Repairs & Servicing

  • Valve and slide servicing

  • Dent removal and straightening

  • Resoldering and joint repairs

  • Replacement of worn parts and corks

  • Ultrasonic cleaning (450-litre tank — large enough for a BB♭ tuba)

Custom Fabrication & Restoration

  • Manufacturing of bespoke or replacement parts

  • Full instrument overhauls and rebuilds

  • Leadpipe, bell, and tubing replacement

  • Historical restoration and plating refinishing

Finishing & Plating

  • Silver, gold, copper, and nickel plating

  • Relacquering and polishing

  • Custom finishes and engraving

Testing & Quality Control

Every instrument is play-tested and acoustically checked before leaving the workshop — ensuring top-level performance and responsiveness.

💡 Why Choose Edinburgh Music Centre?

✅ All work completed in-house — no outsourcing, guaranteeing consistent quality.
✅ Skilled technicians — decades of experience repairing brass instruments across all levels.
✅ Advanced tools & equipment — ultrasonic cleaning, precision dent removal, and plating facilities.
✅ Fast, honest service — transparent estimates and realistic turnaround times.
✅ Personal touch — we discuss your instrument’s needs and options before every job.

⚒️ Instruments We Service

We repair and restore all brass instruments, including:

  • Trumpets & Cornets

  • Tenor & Bass Trombones

  • Euphoniums & Baritones

  • Tubas & Sousaphones

  • French Horns & Flugelhorns

🕒 Book a Repair or Request a Free Estimate

You can bring your instrument directly to our workshop or contact us in advance to discuss your repair needs.
We provide free estimates, honest advice, and clear timelines before starting any work.

📍 Visit us: Edinburgh Music Centre, 563 Lanark Road, Edinburgh EH14 5DB
📞 Call: 0131 453 4652
📧 Email: sales@edinburghmusiccentre.com

✨ Bring Your Brass Back to Life

Whether your instrument needs a quick service or a complete rebuild, our expert brass technicians will ensure it plays beautifully and looks its best.
Join hundreds of satisfied musicians who trust Edinburgh Music Centre for reliable, high-quality brass repairs and restorations.

 

See below for examples of completed work and some kind words from our customers

Bryce is extremely knowledgeable in repairing of instruments. He looks after professionals and amateurs alike and gives us all excellent quality of work and value for money.

Kevin Turnbull
Bryce is passionate and a world of knowledge when it comes to looking after instruments.
I brought in a Yamaha Neo Eb bass which was 1 and a half years old, the valves had red red and the slides had the same, the valves were sticking and not great.
Brought it in on a Thursday night unannounced, was ready on Saturday night, the Tuba was in better condition than when it was brand new.
If anybody wants their instrument fixed, cleaned, this is the place to go.

Kenneth Letham
Bryce has done countless repairs and overhauls on my own trombones throughout the years and I never hesitate to send all my colleagues and pupils in his direction. He produces fantastic work, quickly and at an extremely reasonable price, no job has ever been a problem. I really can't recommend him highly enough

Paul Michael
Bryce is a first class brass repair technician . I was trying to source a quality 2nd hand instrument for a pupil and called Bryce to find exactly what I was looking for. The family picked the instrument up and couldn’t be happier.......

As a trumpet player, I wouldn’t trust anyone else to look after my own instruments and my favourite mouthpiece bottle opener is still going strong after 5/6 years!

Cheers again,
Paul

Michael Owers
Bryce has been fixing my horns for years and has always done excellent work. He's definitely got a great eye for detail and is always up for some more unusual work too! Drilling new vents in my duff sousaphone valves, designing and fabricating an extra trigger for my trumpet and giving my slightly sad looking de-lacquered bass trombone a radical new finish are definitely some of the highlights.

Also, the new shop is looking great and is filled with some very tempting items... well worth popping in for a visit and a chat!

Murray McFarlane
Bryce has done loads of work on my horns in the last few years. From re-plating, to valve block straightening, even changing the throat and backbore on mouthpieces. I’ve been happy every time with the great work he’s done. He’s rebuilding a rare Couesnon Flugel for me just now and from what he’s shown me so far, it’s looking like another great job! Thanks Bryce!

Alec F-G
Whether making a simple repair or an incredibly subtle fine-tune, Bryce has shown himself to be the best in the business. I simply can't recommend him highly enough. There have been dozens of jobs, large and small, that he has done on my horns over the last few years and every time I've been really impressed. Bryce is very experienced with all sorts of brass and woodwind instruments, including obscure historical pieces, and is hugely knowledgeable. He is also highly efficient and offers great value for money.

 

 

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