WELCOME TO INSTRUMENT RESTORATION

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Thank you for visiting my site. From here you can access information about used instruments for sale and pricing for our woodwind repair services. Thanks for dropping by.

Since I operate as a sole proprietor and owner, I am the first and last resort! I assure you that your satisfaction is very important to me and I am always willing to hear from customers.

Shipping Address:
Instrument Restoration
12726 Newberry Street
Sugar Land, TX 77478
Phone: (713) 907-2659 (Please leave a detailed message.)
Fax: (281) 240-5124
Email: info@jbwinds.com

**NOTE: ALL "DROP IN" REPAIRS ARE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.**

ABOUT INSTRUMENT RESTORATION

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I graduated from Texas Christian University in 1975 with a Bachelor of Music Education. After graduation I began my repair career under the supervision of my mentor, Bob Stailey. I began my apprecnticeship in 1975 with Bob at C&S Music in Fort Worth, TX. At the time the store was located on Belknap Street. I have since repaired instruments for the following companies: Meridith Wilson Music (LaPorte) , Brook Mays Music (Houston), Barth's Band Shoppe (Stafford), and Band Instrument Exchange(Houston). I earned my Master of Education degree from the University of Houston in 1985. I now work in my "one man" shop, Instrument Restoration, in Sugar Land, TX.

Instrument Restoration began in March of 2000. After working for other music stores I decided to "go off on my own". It has been a rewarding experience. It is my goal to move forward learning new techiques and constantly learning the craft of woodwind repair. The company is located in Sugar Land, Texas. Sugar Land is located in Fort Bend county, southwest of the Houston metropolitan area. Please send inquires for woodwind repair to: Instrument Restoration, 12726 Newberry Street, Sugar Land, TX 77478.

I wish to thank all that have contributed to my expertise in the repair field. In addition to Bob Stailey I would like to thank Bob Hester, Bill Barth, Ray Lennox, and Bobbi Prewitt. I also want to thank my wife, Robyn, and my two sons for their patience and understanding, letting me do what inspires me as a craft and art form.

SERVICES

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Complete restoration prices are determined after detailed examination of the instrument only. There is a $15 minimum bench charge. "Price per Pad" is in addition to normal adjustment or bench charge.

An additional charge on saxophones for special pads, ie., Selmer, Buescher snap-on, Roo-Pads etc.
*Dent removal and lacquer extra on saxophone overhauls. 
*Plating extra on all instrument overhauls. 
Texas residents add 8.25% sales tax.

NOTE: Any overhauls on instruments made before 1970 will be charged hourly by shop rate ($60/hr) plus parts (minimum of regular overhaul pricing).

**NOTICE: In the past there has not been an upcharge for plating done for me by Anderson Silver Plating. However, due to the increased amount of labor time involved in preparing the keys, posts, rings, etc. along with the added labor of fitting keys and resizing the key barrels to accept the steels I will be adding a flat $100 charge for plating above the amount billed to me by Anderson Silver Plating and applicable shipping fees. This charge will be in effect at the time of this posting. Thank you for your patronage and understanding.

We accept MasterCard, Visa, and Discover via PayPal. There is a 90-Day warranty on all repairs. Price of shipping, labor, and parts is non-refundable. However, I will work towards positive customer satisfaction at all times.

INSTRUMENTS FOR SALE

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Instruments are as described. Mouthpieces and accessories are extra except when included as per description. Each instrument has a 5 day evaluation period unless described otherwise. Instruments must be returned in the same condition when sold or sale will be considered completed. Instruments usually ship next day by UPS ground unless other arrangements are made. Shipping is non-refundable.

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