Trombone overhaul and repair
A trombone requires regular maintenance to perform at its best. We recommend having your trombone checked by a professional technician at least once a year. During this check-up, minor maintenance will be performed to keep your instrument in top condition. This prevents unnecessary wear and unpleasant surprises. At Adams, you can schedule an appointment to have your trombone inspected.
Repair department
Our wind instrument repair department is where craftsmanship and passion come together. Our experienced and certified repair technicians have extensive knowledge of all types of wind instruments. With utmost precision and the use of high-quality materials, they ensure that each instrument is restored to peak condition. Whether it’s minor adjustments, thorough maintenance, or complex repairs, your instrument is in the best hands with us.
Polishing
Thoroughly cleaning your instrument. It is recommended to clean your instrument once every six months. You can do this yourself, or you can have it done by Adams. We thoroughly clean your instrument in our large ultrasonic bath and polish it to make it shine again.
Disclaimer: If the lacquer on your instrument is damaged or peeling in certain areas, it may come off during ultrasonic cleaning. We are not responsible for this.
Regular Maintenance for Trombones
We recommend having regular maintenance performed on your trombone by a brass repair specialist at least once every two years. During this service, your trombone will be completely disassembled and cleaned in our ultrasonic bath. We check the functionality of all slide parts, springs, and corks, replacing them if necessary. Additionally, the slide and other moving parts are thoroughly lubricated to ensure smooth operation. Your trombone will then be carefully reassembled, ready for use.
Trombone Overhaul
At Adams Music Centre, you can have your trombone overhauled. We specify three categories:
- Internal cleaning, oiling valves/cylinders, and greasing slides.
- Internal cleaning, oiling valves/cylinders, and greasing slides. Making valves, cylinders, and slides operate smoothly.
- Internal cleaning, oiling valves/cylinders, and greasing slides. Making valves, cylinders, and slides operate smoothly. Removing play from cylinders, replacing springs, felts, and corks.
Trombone Repair
In addition to overhauling trombones, we also perform repairs. Dents in bells are fixed here daily. Have you dropped your trombone or bumped it into something? Bring your trombone to us and we will ensure it is repaired. In addition to removing dents, we can also realign, hone, and calibrate the slide.
Trombone Lacquering
Do you have many scratches on your trombone and want to have it lacquered? This can also be done with us. Please note that before lacquering, the trombone must be dent-free and smoothed out. If this needs to be done, there will always be an additional charge for these services. For lacquering your instrument, you can choose from: high gloss lacquer (colorless), matte lacquer, gold lacquer, vintage look lacquer (antique lacquer). For other colors or special requests, please contact us.
Silver Plating a Trombone
The same conditions apply for silver plating your trombone as for lacquering your trombone. In addition to silver plating, you can also choose to have the instrument matte silver plated.
Mouthpiece Adjustments
In addition to silver plating and lacquering your instrument, you can also have your mouthpieces silver-plated or gold-plated. Inquire about the costs and possibilities. We can also create a plastic rim on the mouthpiece or a detachable rim.
Recalibration of Cylinders and Slide Optimization
At our repair department, we can recalibrate Thayer/Edwards cylinders. You can also request to have the slide of your trombone straightened and de-dented. For an additional fee, you can also have slide optimization (including internal cleaning) performed. This involves removing all tiny dents and irregularities from the slide so that it moves perfectly after this treatment. Before a slide can be optimized, it must be straightened.
Adjustments
For the trombone, we can also apply the following adjustments to your instrument:
- Shorten main tuning slide
- Add extra water key
- Add extra valve (on request)
- Convert from right-handed to left-handed (on request)
Supports
If you need extra support while playing your trombone, we can offer you a hand support for your trombone, making it more stable in your hand.
Replacement Instrument During Repairs
During a repair, you can use a replacement instrument free of charge, depending on availability. Inquire at the time of dropping off your instrument whether a replacement instrument is available and ask about the terms and conditions.
Repair and Maintenance Price List
Below are the prices for gold-plating mouthpieces, as well as prices for triggers, supports, and overhauls.
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Are you looking for a trombone?
We have a large stock of new and used trombones from all renowned brands. You can use a test room in our store in Ittervoort or Lummen to try out a trombone of your choice in peace. Our advisors are happy to help you make the right choice.
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Aziƫstraat 17-19
6014 DA Ittervoort
+31(0)475 560 700
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3560 Lummen
+32(0)13 35 20 20
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