Musical Notes
King Zephyr Special Alto Saxophone: Before and After
A completed overhaul of a gorgeous vintage King Zephyr Special alto sax with before and after photos at The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds.
Mike Myers and Amanda Marquis Trumpet Duet
Amanda, a repair tech at The Mighty Quinn duets with Mike Myers, a Bach Artist who has been with the Seattle Symphony since 2017.
Things We Find in Cases: Fabulous Sheet Music!
Check out this awesome stash of sheet music found in a Martin Committee trumpet that came in recently.
What's on My Bench? A Conn 36H Alto Trombone
Photos of the finished project., as a Conn 36H alto trombone is restored at The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds.
What’s on My Bench? A Schilke G1L
This may not be a horn you need every day, but it’s got everything you need when you do.
What's on My Bench? A Silver Bach Stradivarius Trombone with an Infinity Valve
The Infinity valve is actually one of the simplest systems for both player and technician maintenance. Here's what it looks like taken apart.
From Start to Finish: 1948 King SilverTone Master Model Cornet
Here’s a look into the process our used and vintage brass instruments go through from arrival to listing with this 1948 King SilverTone Master Model Cornet.
Kim Fullerton Plays the Selmer Paris Model 41 Contrabass Clarinet
The Selmer Paris Model 41 contrabass clarinet is considered the Cadillac of low clarinets. Range to low C with a solid rosewood body, this instrument produces low tones to soothe the soul.
A major part of being a brass tech is getting "stuck things unstuck." A tried and true method is heat, oil, and time.