Repairs & Setup
Instrument repair requires a mix of patience, craftsmanship, and deep familiarity with how an instrument should feel and sound. At The Music Store, we have been servicing instruments in Placer County and beyond for over 30 years- from the smallest woodwind to the largest brass we will get you back on the horn, feeling good, and sounding great.
Since 2015, Isaac Humber has been serving The Music Store as our woodwind and brasswind repair technician.
Through Isaac, The Music Store offers a full range of repair services for all woodwind and brasswind instruments, from minor adjustments to overhaul and restoration . Remember, yearly maintenance on your instrument can prevent costly repairs in the future !
Check in your instrument at The Music Store any time during business hours, and Isaac will carefully examine your horn personally and call with an estimate as promptly as possible. Although usually hard at work in the repair shop, Isaac is available for scheduled appointments as time allows, and is also present at the store weekly . With many returning customers, Isaac understands that his reputation stands on his work. Attention to detail and going the extra mile makes a difference ! No matter what the extent of the job, Isaac guarantees his work on every horn that leaves the shop.
From an early age, Isaac discovered a deep interest in working with his hands and bringing broken things back to life. He began pursuing band instrument repair at sixteen years old, assuming the role of a traditional apprentice to local music legend, Fred Morgan. Mr. Morgan and his business, Fred’s Musical Repair, was a cornerstone to the local music community in Rocklin and beyond for nearly 50 years. After recovering from combat injury in WWII, Fred Morgan attended one of the first official schools for band instrument repair, hosted by the renowned C.G. Conn company. Fred graduated the Conn repair school in 1946, and continued to repair instruments up until his death in February of 2015.
Isaac is extremely grateful for the opportunity to have apprenticed with Fred, emerging with
priceless experience and knowledge in the craft. He continues to refine his skills through practical experience,
mentorship with other technicians, and attending clinics and seminars as a member of the National Association of Band Instrument Repair Technicians ( NAPBIRT)
Our Process
Discussion & Diagnosis
Repairs and setup begins with a careful diagnosis and discussion of goals as well as clear communication about options and costs.
Precision Repairs
Our repairs and setup services are done using quality parts and tools. Services include setup adjustments, fret dressing, bridge and saddle replacement, re-stringing, crack mending, pad and key regulation, or electronic troubleshooting—to bring each instrument back to its best.
Maintenance
Regular maintenance not only prevents larger problems but also keeps instruments responsive and inspiring to play. We prioritize honest timelines, personalized care, and teaching owners small maintenance steps to protect their investment between professional visits.
