Mikes Music Workshop

Just in - beautiful mint condition Hand wired Vox Ac 4 HW 1 valve amplifier. Amazing sound.
£650.00

Night shift- tonight I’m re-fretting a classical guitar with traditional gold brass frets.

Todays job: very tricky little job saxophone crook completely bent and crushed. Not possible to get a replacment.
When it comes to sax crook dents you have to be careful so as not to upset the intonation of the instrument. So as well as reforming the neck I had to pay carful attention to the diameters and taper. Would it work …. See the next post.

Night Shift - working on a Bach Strad trumpet with a nasty bend and dent in the bell pipe.

So far today has been a flute day this is the 3rd Yamaha I have had on the bench today.
Customers this time of year tend to want single issue fixes rather than full servicing and this is no exception. I must say, as an observation the older Japanese Yamaha flutes are far superior in quality to the modern recently made Indonesian ones.

Adjusting the tenon by taking a skim off the wood shoulders of a buffet E13 so it fits the socket correctly without getting stuck.

So today I made some more brass replacement inserts for the rather breakable plastic/ nylon pins they now fit to all buffet clarinets. These won’t break before a concert or exam and simply need some grease to keep them working fine. ( they always used to be metal. in the old days !

Just available - pre sales check on Yamaha YPC 62 piccolo in excellent condition available in time for Christmas!

Sophie is a teacher at the Music school next to the shop. We can offer rental instruments and a great range of new and second hand fully checked and reconditioned instruments for sale.

We’d like to introduce our woodwind tutor, Sophie, oboe aficionado and saxophone specialist who also teaches clarinet, flute and piano.

Sophie has been with us for just over a year now and absolutely loves passing on her knowledge and skill to her students. She is a member of numerous high profile orchestras and bands but still finds time to tutor the students here with us.

If you’ve ever fancied playing a woodwind instrument or are looking for a new tutor, get in touch and let Sophie guide you on your musical journey!

This evenings job, new double bass endpin and set up.

Night shift - this evening is a “fret job” on a Fender Strat. I have levelled frets, re profiled and polished them. Just removed all the masking they really shine just like tiny mirrors.

Workshop dinner this evening at the work bench, overhauling a clarinet.

Night shift - regulation and fixing the leaks on a lovely Keilworth SX 90 Baritone saxophone.
This is really a very nice instrument and in excellent condition. Big fat warm sound reminiscent of the Conn bari saxes of the past but with the advantage of a clear brilliant high register. ( that’s in tune !)
And the good part is it is for sale for only £4250.00 as from tomorrow. (Bargain !)

Todays job - clarinet with a broken bell tenon ring and a crack in the bell. The clarinet is also in for a full overhaul and refurbish.

Looking more tuba like….

Tuba is going in the wrong direction I have found more bad joints so now even more bits to put back together. It’s turning into a tuba kit….

Tuba repairs in Mikes Workshop this afternoon.

Early start this morning, saxophone service on a Buffet Alto. Pads reproofed, key fit, new corks and balance action.
Love my Job!

This evenings job, Full clarinet overhaul on a Buffet E11 clarinet.

Pink violin, new bridge new strings refit pegs and make it play as well as possible.
A fun face book purchase by the customer, now being made playable for her granddaughter.

Contact Mikes Music for details
07916 840260
Did you know we also do musical instrument rentals? All types of instruments available to rent - ideal for lessons.

We are delighted to welcome our new singing tutor Sam Chara to our team offering excellent, high quality vocal and singing lessons. Sam is an amazing singer and performs all across Europe and also teaches ukulele and piano.

Book now for your introductory lesson and let Sam unlock the power of your voice!

Enjoying using my new Boxford Lathe to make some custom nylon guide keys for a Tuba.

Quite often parts are not available so making them is the only option for repair.

We have a selection of Cellos in a variety of sizes in stock.
Prices include set up with new bridges.

We are buying and selling instruments constantly and many of these are run through our workshops ready for sale.

Here’s a shout out to Tim Elwell, Piano Tuner…

Highly experienced and professional in all aspects of piano tuning, regulation, hammer voicing, repairs and restoration.

Uprights and Grand Pianos. 🎹

Click the link in the comments for details 👇

New in store…

Give your child a super start learning to play the guitar,
Superior quality Classical, 1/2 size
Complete with bag and set up in our workshop.

Just right for 6-10 year olds.

Excellent value for money at just £89 each.

Love your Ukulele with these super padded Concert and Tenor bags now in stock.

New Ukulele bags in…
Concert and Tenor sizes 😊