My Standard Cleaning & Lubrication Service extends the usable life of your brass instrument and helps ensure the highest level of performance. I recommend having this professional cleaning procedure performed on an annual basis. Bring in your instrument for free inspection and ask me if you have any questions.
Once cleaned, the instrument is reassembled with attention paid to proper alignment of any moving parts, like slides, valves and keys. Appropriate oils and greases are used at each point, including threads, lever pivots, slides, pistons, and rotor bearings. Parts that wear out over time – such as felts, corks & springs – are replaced as necessary. Silver-plated instruments are hand-polished to restore the visual appeal of the finish. For raw brass and nickel-plated instruments, I also offer a hand polishing service.