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Repair shop in Manhattan?

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Hi everyone,

I have a few basic repairs to be done to my tuba, and I might want to get it taken care of locally in Manhattan (sorry, can't make the trip to Dillon's).

A few things on the list, but nothing major:
-- chem clean
-- free up a few frozen slides
-- roll out the bell
-- maybe replace a water key
-- new felts/cork/pads

Any recommendations?
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Just thinking that it's a lot easier getting to Dillons than it is fighting traffic in NYC! And there, you'll know your horn is getting the very best care anywhere. JMHO 8)
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You have the Great repairman in NY
Chuck at The Brass Lab
532 W25th
212 243 7180
He has repaired my Alex and my M&M Tubas
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bort wrote:Hi everyone,

I have a few basic repairs to be done to my tuba, and I might want to get it taken care of locally in Manhattan (sorry, can't make the trip to Dillon's).

A few things on the list, but nothing major:
-- chem clean
-- free up a few frozen slides
-- roll out the bell
-- maybe replace a water key
-- new felts/cork/pads

Any recommendations?
Check this out--have been told it has a pretty good rep and is in midtown:

http://www.jonbaltimoremusic.com/index.php?id=49" target="_blank" target="_blank
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I used to go to Terry Pierce around the corner from MSM. He was able to do most things while I waited. Don't know about chem clean, but he can do everything else you're looking for.
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jtuba wrote:I used to go to Terry Riley around the corner from MSM. He was able to do most things while I waited. Don't know about chem clean, but he can do everything else you're looking for.
Do you mean Terry Pierce? He's excellent.
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Brass Lab, brilliant! I totally couldn't remember the name of the place. Cool...I'll get some pictures up on the board as soon as I get it all fixed up. :)

Thanks, y'all!
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Barney wrote:
jtuba wrote:I used to go to Terry Riley around the corner from MSM. He was able to do most things while I waited. Don't know about chem clean, but he can do everything else you're looking for.
Do you mean Terry Pierce? He's excellent.
Oops, had something else on the mind
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