Tuba overhaul and repair
A bass tuba is an impressive instrument that requires regular maintenance to perform at its best. We recommend having your bass tuba checked by a professional repair technician at least once a year. During this check, a minor maintenance service will be carried out to detect potential issues early. At Adams, you can schedule an appointment to keep your instrument in top condition.
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 Tuba
Regular maintenance is suitable for new tubas, well-maintained instruments, or instruments that have recently undergone a revision.
During this maintenance, the tuba is carefully disassembled and ultrasonically cleaned. The valves and rotors are oiled, and the slides and tubes receive a fresh layer of grease. Additionally, we check the condition of the springs, guides, and corks to ensure everything continues to function smoothly.
Tuba Overhaul
An overhaul is necessary for older tubas, instruments that haven’t had professional maintenance for a long time, or instruments in poor condition. During the overhaul, your tuba is fully disassembled and thoroughly ultrasonically cleaned. The valves and rotors are oiled, and the slides and tubes are polished and greased to ensure everything works smoothly again.
Additionally, we replace felts, corks, springs, and valve guides, and we fix any play in the rotors. Everything is done based on a previously agreed-upon estimate. Any unforeseen additional costs will always be discussed with you in advance.
Tuba Repair
In addition to overhauling tubas, we also perform repairs. Dents in bells are fixed here daily. Have you dropped your tuba or bumped it into something? Bring your tuba to us and we will ensure it is repaired.
Tuba Lacquering
Do you have many scratches on your tuba and want to have it lacquered? This can also be done with us. Please note that before lacquering, the tuba 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.
Tuba Silver Plating
The same conditions apply for silver plating your tuba as for lacquering your tuba. 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.
Valve Reconstruction and Valve Alignment
Valve reconstruction makes your valve cylindrical in shape and perfectly fitting in the valve casing so that your valve runs smoothly. The valves are also re-nickel plated. You can also opt for valve alignment, which ensures that the passages in the valve seamlessly connect to the valve slides. This results in better control of the instrument.
Adjustments
For your tuba, 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)
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 tuba?
We have a large stock of new and used tubas from all renowned brands. You can use a test room in our store in Ittervoort or Lummen to try out a tuba 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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