Bring out the best
in your instrument.
Flute, clarinet, saxophone, and all brass repairs. In-house service and complete instrument overhauls for professional musicians, advancing players, students, and schools.
Woodwind repair.
Every detail matters.
A leaking pad, uneven key action, or worn cork can get between you and the response you expect. Our Norwalk workshop provides woodwind repairs and overhaul services for student, intermediate, and professional instruments.
Tell us what you feel and hear when you play. We’ll assess the instrument’s condition and explain whether an adjustment, targeted repair, or more extensive overhaul makes sense.
Flute & piccolo
Pad replacement, key regulation, spring repairs, adjustments, and overhaul work based on the instrument’s condition.
For student flutes, advancing players, and professional instruments.
Clarinet
Pad and cork replacement, key and spring repairs, regulation, and complete overhauls for instruments that need more extensive service.
B♭ clarinet · Bass clarinet · Alto clarinet
Saxophone
Pad replacement, key regulation, spring and cork repairs, neck cork replacement, dent removal, and complete overhauls.
Soprano · Alto · Tenor · Baritone
We also service oboes and bassoons. Contact our repair department about your instrument and its needs.
From a precise adjustment
to a complete overhaul.
Woodwind and brass overhauls are individual projects. We evaluate the instrument and recommend the work needed, with an estimate before proceeding.
- Discuss playing concerns and repair priorities
- Review recommended repairs and parts
- Understand the proposed scope and estimate
- Ask about timing and performance deadlines
Pricing and timing depend on the instrument’s condition, parts, and current shop workload.
Brass repairs, from trumpet to tuba.
From a stuck mouthpiece to an instrument that needs a complete overhaul, our repair department handles maintenance, damage repairs, and restoration work.
Trumpet, cornet & horn
Valve service, stuck mouthpiece removal, dent repairs, cleaning, and overhaul work. We also service French horn mechanisms and help assess instruments with sluggish or sticking action.
Trumpet · Cornet · Flugelhorn · French horn · Mellophone
Trombone & low brass
Trombone slide alignment, dent removal, valve service, cleaning, and complete overhauls based on the instrument’s repair needs.
Tenor & bass trombone · Baritone · Euphonium · Tuba
Percussion
Drum and hardware repairs, mallet instrument service, and in-house timpani work, including tuning and pedal mechanism repairs.
Snare & bass drums · Mallet instruments · Stands & hardware · Timpani
For violin, viola, cello, and bass repair information, visit our orchestra repair page.
A serious workshop.
Exceptional hands.
Step inside our bright, clean, organized Norwalk repair shop and you’ll find a department built for instrument repair: four in-house technicians, an extensive supply of parts, and professional equipment throughout.
Our technicians are degreed, well trained, and highly skilled. Their craftsmanship supports professional musicians, advancing players, students, school districts, and other music stores.
Our equipment includes a 100-gallon ultrasonic cleaner and Ferree’s floor-mounted and magnetic dent removal systems.
Equipped for the work.
Stocked for the instruments.
We stock a substantial supply of repair parts for Selmer, Bach, Conn, King, Yamaha, Buffet, Jupiter, Blessing, P. Mauriat, and more.
That inventory is an important part of our repair department: the right components, organized and close at hand, backed by technicians who know how to fit and adjust them.
Availability varies by instrument and model. Any special-order parts and their effect on timing are discussed with your repair estimate.
A clear path back to playing.
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01 / TELL US ABOUT IT
Start with the problem.
Call or contact us with the instrument type, what isn’t working, and any upcoming rehearsal or performance deadline. Bring the instrument to Norwalk for assessment.
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02 / UNDERSTAND THE WORK
Review the estimate.
We explain the recommended repair and provide an estimate before work begins. Ask about the expected timeline and whether repair or replacement is the better investment.
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03 / PLAN YOUR RETURN
Get back to your music.
Our team completes the agreed repair and coordinates pickup. If your schedule is urgent, ask about rush service availability when you contact us.
A repair partner for your music program.
One instrument or an entire school inventory: we help Connecticut and Westchester music programs plan repairs, manage maintenance, and prepare for the next performance or school year.
- School purchase orders accepted
- Repair estimates before work begins
- School pickup and delivery arrangements
- Summer maintenance and overhaul programs
- Instrument evaluations and repair-versus-replace guidance
- Rush service inquiries for performance deadlines
Before you bring it in.
Do you repair professional instruments as well as student instruments?
Yes. AAA Band Rentals repairs brass and woodwind instruments for professional players, advancing musicians, students, and school programs. Our Norwalk department offers adjustments, individual repairs, and complete overhauls. Contact us about your model and the work you’re considering.
Do you repair flutes, clarinets, saxophones, and all brass instruments?
Yes. Our in-house repair department services flutes, piccolos, clarinets, saxophones, trumpets, cornets, French horns, trombones, baritones, euphoniums, and tubas. We offer targeted repairs and complete overhaul work based on an instrument evaluation, with an estimate before starting.
How much will my repair cost?
The cost depends on the instrument’s condition, the work needed, and any replacement parts. We provide an estimate before work begins and can help you weigh repair costs against replacement.
How long will the repair take?
Timing depends on the repair, parts availability, and current workload. Ask for an expected timeline when your instrument is evaluated. If you have a concert or other deadline, tell us at the start so we can discuss rush service availability.
Where should I bring my instrument?
Our band instrument repair workshop is at 20 Fitch Street, Norwalk, CT 06855. Call 203.416.6359 for help planning your visit. For other drop-off options, check our locations page or contact us first.
What if I’m renting my instrument from AAA?
Contact our team before arranging repairs. We’ll review your rental agreement, explain the applicable maintenance coverage, and help arrange service through an approved technician.
Tell us what
your instrument needs.
A small adjustment, a major repair, or a complete overhaul starts with a conversation.
20 Fitch Street
Norwalk, CT 06855
203.416.6359
admin@aaabandrentals.com