BROWNS

Woodwind & Brass Repairs

Trusted family business with over 80 years experience.

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Expert Repairs

Precision repairs for woodwind and brass instruments, trusted by musicians across the UK.

Three generations of hands-on experience, passed from father to son to daughter.

Because your instrument deserves to sound its very best

A Legacy of Craftsmanship
Every Note Matters

About us

Brown’s is a family-run repair business with roots going back to 1945, when Tom Brown’s father began fixing instruments in Kilmarnock. The workshop was officially established in 1972, and Tom has continued the tradition, combining his background as a professional musician with decades of repair experience.

Specialising in woodwind and brass, Tom trained at Merton College of Musical Instrument Technology and now works alongside his daughter, Renee. Together, they offer expert, reliable repairs to musicians, schools, and ensembles across the UK.

Though based in Scotland, we proudly serve clients nationwide

What we work on

Brass

Woodwind

Trumpet

Cornet

Trombone

French horn

Double French horn

Tuba

Flute

Saxophone

Clarinet

Piccolo

Oboe

Bassoon

Bassoon

Services & Skills

Servicing orchestras, schools, and individuals with meticulous attention to detail.

Brass:
Repairs, servicing and restoration.

From routine maintenance to complex restorations. Every repair is carried out with the care and attention your instrument deserves.

  • Stuck slides and valves freed and lubricated

  • Dent removal, including trombone slide dents

  • Valve alignment and rebuilds

  • Soldering of braces, tubes, and leadpipes

  • Slide alignment and truing

  • Water key cork replacement

  • Full internal and external cleaning

Woodwind:

  • Key replacement and spring adjustment

  • Pad & cork replacement (neck, tenon, key)

  • Bent or misaligned keys realigned & soldered

  • Tenon fitting and joint work

  • Key height and regulation adjustment

  • Crack sealing for wood bodies

  • Mechanism cleaning and precision oiling

Not sure what’s needed?

We’re happy to inspect your instrument and recommend the right repair.

Gallery

Close-up view of a brass instrument with detailed focus on the mechanism and keys, revealing polished, reflective surfaces with some signs of wear. The intricate parts are captured in warm lighting, highlighting the metallic texture.Close-up view of a brass instrument with detailed focus on the mechanism and keys, revealing polished, reflective surfaces with some signs of wear. The intricate parts are captured in warm lighting, highlighting the metallic texture.
A close-up view of a brass musical instrument, focusing on its coiled tubing and shiny metal surface. The instrument is placed on a dark, possibly velvet, background that contrasts with its polished golden color.
A close-up view of a brass musical instrument, focusing on its coiled tubing and shiny metal surface. The instrument is placed on a dark, possibly velvet, background that contrasts with its polished golden color.
A shiny brass French horn is lying on a paved surface next to a person wearing black pants with a yellow stripe and polished black shoes.
A shiny brass French horn is lying on a paved surface next to a person wearing black pants with a yellow stripe and polished black shoes.
A close-up view of a brass trumpet laid on a wooden surface with focus on the bell of the instrument, displaying its shiny, reflective surface.
A close-up view of a brass trumpet laid on a wooden surface with focus on the bell of the instrument, displaying its shiny, reflective surface.
A close-up view of a brass musical instrument, specifically a French horn, highlighting the intricate valves and tubing. The metal parts are polished and shiny, reflecting light, with a focus on the keys and moving parts that control the instrument's pitch.
A close-up view of a brass musical instrument, specifically a French horn, highlighting the intricate valves and tubing. The metal parts are polished and shiny, reflecting light, with a focus on the keys and moving parts that control the instrument's pitch.
Close-up view of a brass saxophone showcasing the intricate details of its keys and mechanisms. The instrument's shiny golden surface reflects light, highlighting the smooth texture and craftsmanship.
Close-up view of a brass saxophone showcasing the intricate details of its keys and mechanisms. The instrument's shiny golden surface reflects light, highlighting the smooth texture and craftsmanship.

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Expert repairs for brass and woodwind instruments.

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