Musical Notes

What’s on Amanda’s Bench? A Mt. Vernon Bach Tuba Mouthpiece Blank!

Wow, brass fans, I have a super cool thing for you this time! We recently bought a large estate of bass trombones that included a whole bunch of aw...

What's on Emma's Bench? A King Zephyr Alto Sax

A few months back I was busy working on a beautiful King Zephyr Alto Sax. This Sax was one of the earlier and therefore more desirable models as in...

Things We Find in Cases: A King Brass Care Guide from 1965

One of my favorite things to find in a case are vintage care guides and warranty cards, and a recent King 2B Silversonic I worked on came with both...

What’s on Amanda’s Bench? A Conn Eb Soprano Flugelhorn!

I sure have something special for you brass fans this time! This is the first one of these babies I’ve ever had in my hands, and the oldest horn to...

Exciting Find! A Brand New Selmer Paris Mark VI Alto Saxophone

Well, here's something you don't see every day. A brand new Selmer Mark Vi alto saxophone. In the mid 1970s, Selmer finally said goodbye to their w...

What’s on Amanda’s Bench? A Conn 8D French Horn!

Hey, Brass Friends! If any of you saw this beautiful painted case recently, I’ll bet you were wondering about the horn inside! Someone obviously c...

What’s on Amanda’s Bench? A NY FrankenBach!

Hey, Brass Fans! Here’s a horn I did recently that you might find interesting. You’re probably wondering why I call it a FrankenBach - that’s beca...

Emma's Flute Picks: Series I

If you're in the market for a new flute, watch and listen to Emma, one of our woodwind techs, as she plays a few of her favorite models. 1. YFL-7...

What's on Carlo's Bench? A Selmer Model 41 Rosewood Contrabass Clarinet

I just had the chance to check over two Selmer Rosewood Contrabass Clarinets that just arrived at the shop. These are extremely uncommon instrument...

Why We Do What We Do - A Letter from a Father

Hello Jenny, Angela, and Matt, I just wanted to follow up with you guys on the King Tuba I recently purchased for my son, Aaron. If you guys remem...

What’s on Amanda’s Bench? A Trio of Bb Herald Trumpets

Long ago, herald trumpets were used to signal news and new arrivals to the castle. It is said that the wealth of a castle was demonstrated by the n...

What's on TJ's Bench? Custom Engraved 1920's Trombones

Today, we are celebrating the beauty of engraving. Here we have three lovely, gold-plated Conn trombones, all born in the 1920s. I have been drawin...