Instrument Refurbishment / Overhauling...

For the Collector…

Part of the joy of being in this business is seeing the unique items that our clients bring in to us. Often the instruments that are brought in are not of significant value, but sometimes a masterpiece of an instrument comes across the bench that we just have to admire.

We encourage customers when appropriate to consider an overhaul. Certain brands, models and model years can be candidates for an overhaul. Much like vintage automobiles, a very small difference in manufacture or feature can deem an instrument a collectible. If you have questions about an instrument, before you let your student take it to school to begin band, contact us so we can determine the value of your instrument. You may have an instrument worth overhauling if it has some of these conditions:

• • Integrity of instrument is intact
• • No rotting of irreplaceable parts
• • No damage of valve casings, key mechanisms, necks or pistons
• • Brand identifying parts are in good shape
• • Instrument has not been previously overhauled

For the band director and school educator…

In this instance, the inventories of many schools contain instruments that today’s directors could only hope to have. Unfortunately age and use has taken its toll on many of these fine instruments. But not all is lost.... or so we hope!

Many schools have instruments of professional quality, and these instruments, through the overhaul process, have many more years of life left in them. Rather than spend money on new instruments of inferior quality, often times the same amount of capital or less can be spent to rejuvenate instruments of far superior quality.

Much like the collectible instruments, the integrity of the instruments must be present, and of course the original quality of the instrument must make it worth overhauling. We can help you with these assessments.

Once the instrument has been qualified as a good candidate for overhaul, the appropriate sources for the work will be determined. If we are not able to complete the work in house, we have access to the best overhaul shops in the country. Depend on us for quality overhaul work. Your horn will look like new.

Custom work

Instrument Custom Work...

• • Custom woodwind key work
• • Trombone valve installation
• • Mouthpiece plating
• • Custom levers and mechanis
• • Linkage conversions
• • Mouthpiece adjustments and modifications
• • Sax neck ID polishing

Trade ins / appraisals

Trade-Ins...

A large part of our business is assisting customers with trade-ins and exchanges. We offer the following services:

• • Instrument valuation
• • Instrument purchase – based on demand and condition
• • Consignment

Appraisals...

• • We offer appraisals of wind instruments for insurance purposes.

Contact us with any questions.

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Rentals

Do you need to rent an instrument?

Buckeye Brass & Winds partners with Buddy Roger's (Cincinnati area). We offer an excellent Lease-to-Own program for all brass, wind and percussion instruments. See the list of available instruments below. Our rental program includes a 30-Day Free Trial period that affords a cushion in making the final instrument selection. Because we are a local partner for Buddy Rogers, you can deal conveniently with us locally for preventive maintenance, repairs, mouthpieces, reeds, and other accessories. We also offer delivery and pick-up services at many schools. Ask us if we offer this at your child’s school!

Note: we do not carry string instruments or get involved in their care/repair. Please contact The Loft Violin Shop for string instruments.

Instruments available for Rent include...

• • Drum/Bell Kits
• • Flutes
• • Clarinets
• • Trumpets
• • Trombones
• • Alto Saxophones
• • Oboes
• • Tenor Saxophones
• • French Horns
• • Baritone Horns

As noted previously, BB&W does not carry or service string instruments.

Visit The Loft Violin Shop.

Click here to visit BuddyRogers.com

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Rentals

Which Instrument Should My Child Play?

Your child is capable of learning to play any instrument in which they have expressed an interest. Their teacher can guide them in a preferred choice based on physical characteristics, aptitude, demonstrated ability or opportunity for future growth and advancement.

What If Their Initial Choice Doesn't Work Out?

Ultimately, the only way to tell if your child has selected the proper instrument is to put it in their hands and let them try. For most students, their first choice is the right choice. If your child seems to have trouble with the instrument, talk with their music teacher immediately. If another instrument is recommended, you may exchange the first instrument for any other instrument available on our Lease Plan. There is no additional charge to exchange, and the amount of the lease fees already paid will transfer to the instrument you are receiving up to the Purchase Price of that replacement instrument.

Do We Have To Keep the instrument A Specific Amount Of Time?

No. The initial period is a one-month FREE trial period. After that, you may continue to lease on a month-by-month basis for as long as you wish or you may return the instrument at any time.

What Is The Loss Coverage?

This coverage protects you from costly repairs should the instrument be damaged, lost, or stolen while you are leasing. It also includes regular maintenance, adjustments, and replacement instrument. This provides worry free coverage while your child uses the instrument - all with no deductible!

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Policies...

We accept many used instruments on Consignment for our clients.

While we frequently purchase high quality used instruments or take them as trade-ins, there are times when it is not practical for us to purchase even very fine instruments. We evaluate each instrument on a case-by-case basis