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What's on Marissa's Bench? A 1983 Buffet R13 Clarinet!
This Buffet R13 Bb Clarinet was made in 1983 and was in a very sorry state. When it got to my bench it was covered in mold and rust. I gave it a t...
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What's on TJ's Bench? A 1980s Silver Besson Sovereign Model 968 Euphonium
A lot of TLC went into the glow up of this Besson Sovereign! This was my first extensive work on "knuckle" dents, which was a fun, albeit diffi...
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What’s on Amanda’s Bench? A Taylor Freddie Jr. Flugelhorn
Here’s something extra cool for you trumpet players! We don’t often get Taylors, but when we do, they sure are extra nice. I’m not sure how many of...
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Sarah Viens with Amanda Marquis at QTE
Sarah Viens is Principal trumpet of the Pacific Northwest Ballet Orchestra, and a Bach Artist. She regularly shops with us for both herself and her...
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Things We Find in Cases
Hey, Brass Fans! Here’s a super cool find from an early Elkhart Bach cornet. You all know how I love old case candy, and this bunch was super fun ...
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Piccolo Trumpets: Jupiter 1700R vs Schilke P4
Hey, Trumpet Fans! For those of you who wonder about the playability difference between a four piston piccolo trumpet and a three piston plus rotor...
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Heckel Biebrich English Horn
This beautiful Heckel Biebrich Rosewood English Horn was just recently restored by our shop. Heckel is one of the oldest wooden instrument making ...
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King Zephyr Special Alto Saxophone: Before and After
Just finished an overhaul of a gorgeous King Zephyr Special alto sax. This one in particular features an incredibly rare silver/gold finish with f...
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Mike Myers and Amanda Marquis Trumpet Duet
Fun day at the warehouse! Mike Myers just bought a 180s37 from our shop and afterward, he and Amanda took a moment to play together. Mike started p...
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Things We Find in Cases: Fabulous Sheet Music!
Hey, Friends! Check out this awesome stash of sheet music found in a Martin Committee trumpet that came in recently. We normally find a lot of m...
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