Hi, I'm Rick, and welcome to North East Instrument Repair!
With over three decades of specialised expertise in brass instrument repair and four decades in guitar repair, I bring unparalleled skill and dedication to every instrument that crosses my workbench. Additionally, for the past fifteen years, I've crafted custom instruments, including dulcimers, ukuleles, mandolins, and slide guitars, catering to musicians' unique needs.
With a solid foundation in professional trumpet playing for over thirty years and thirty-plus years of teaching experience, I approach repairs with a deep understanding of musicians' needs. Trust North East Instrument Repair for precision repairs and expert craftsmanship, ensuring your instruments perform at their best.
Servicing for all brass instruments, including:
Trumpet
Cornet
Trombone
Tuba
French Horn
Major and minor repairs, including:
Dent removal
Stuck slides
Joint repairs
Servicing for wind instruments, including:
Clarinet
Saxophone
Flute
Oboe
Bassoon
Major and minor repairs, including:
Repads
Key regulation + balancing
Recorking
Servicing for stringed instruments, including:
Fretted instruments (guitar, ukulele, mandolin, etc)
Mountain Dulcimer specialist
Major and minor repairs, including:
Fretwork
Setup
Crack repair
Renovations
Brass - from £65
Winds - from £65
Guitars - from £40
Dent repair - from £100
Repads - from £50
Crack repair - from £30