Instrument repairs

We have experienced instrument repairers working in store at Presto Music. They have a wealth of knowledge across many instruments, with particular expertise in the areas of woodwind and brass we can offer a number of services from routine servicing to more complex adjustments, fixes and part replacements. All of our repairs are done from our well-equipped in-store workshop, which means urgent or small jobs can sometimes be completed In a single visit.

We are always happy to provide you with a quote or evaluate your instrument free of charge. Our friendly and passionate team have experience and specialism in guitars and can offer many guitar services, including restringing, clean-ups, truss rod adjustments and part replacements. Please pop in any time for a chat with our team!

Alex Preston

Alex joined us in the shop in October 2018. He graduated with distinction from a 3 year woodwind repair course at Newark College in 2007 and has been repairing woodwind instruments to a high standard since then, building up a successful woodwind repair business from his own workshop at home. During this time he has developed a fantastic reputation thanks to his detailed, friendly and reliable service. Alex is a keen player himself - a grade 8 player on all woodwind instruments - which enables him to quickly diagnose faults and thoroughly test instruments to ensure the best possible results.

Rowan Power - Guitar Specialist & Technician

Raised by folk musicians, Rowan has always been surrounded by instruments. And with years of playing and performing under his belt, in bands and as a solo act, his desire to be around all things ‘guitar’ has only grown. Rowan joined the company in 2024, with a first-class degree in Music Performance & Songwriting from Coventry University. He has been repairing and servicing his own and his bandmates guitars since they formed in 2022, and has continued to grow his knowledge to be able to conduct guitar tech services. He is well versed in rock and pop, not only with guitars but with vocals too.

Woodwind Instruments

Service Levels

Interim Service - Regular service to correct small faults that develop over time - Replacing or adjusting pads to close fully - Replacing worn corks as necessary - Adjusting linked mechanism - Oiling keywork as appropriate - Joint corks replaced if essential.

Full Service - Removing all keywork and correcting small/medium faults during reassembly - All mechanisms cleaned and oiled - Joint corks replaced as appropriate - Stiff or loose keywork corrected as appropriate - Dents addressed as appropriate.

Full Re-pad - Restore to new condition as far as possible - All pads and key corks replaced - All joint corks replaced - Springs carefully inspected and replaced as necessary Service levels are a guide and can be adapted on request.

There are many jobs we can do for your instrument, so please bring your instrument in for a tailored quote, or contact us by email on [email protected] (woodwind repairs only) or [email protected] (all other instruments).

Prices

All prices exclude pads, which are charged extra. An exact quote can be provided after instrument inspection.

Brass Instruments

Working Order Service - Internal cleaning and perishable parts replacement (e.g. Corks, springs, and felts).

Prices

All prices exclude cost of parts

String Instruments

Standard set up - Optimise shaping of bridge top and feet, correct fitting of pegbox and pegs, setting of strings over top nut, and fitting of tailpiece optimised. Can also include restring - strings not included in price.

Bridge - Shaping of bridge top and feet.

Prices

All prices exclude cost of parts and/or strings

Guitar/Fretted Instruments

Standard set up - Full restring, set height of action, adjust optimal bridge height.

Premium Set up - Full restring, set height of action, adjust optimal bridge height, intonation reset, tremolo adjustment, neck tension assessment, and full clean and polish.

Cleaning Service - Full body clean and polish.

Prices

All prices exclude cost of parts