Here at The Tuba Exchange, we have a fully outfitted brass instrument repair shop that can take care of most of your repair needs. We service all brass instruments, trumpets, French horns, trombones, and tubas. Schedule your repair with us today, or walk-in for a free consultation and estimate.
We prefer you schedule an appointment for cleanings and other "larger" repairs such as, extensive dent work or multiple joints that need soldering. This guarantees we can get you instrument back to you in a reasonable time. We do take walk-ins, however, we would have to fit you around our already scheduled repairs.
Some of the Repair Services Offered:
- Professional Cleaning and Servicing
- Piston and Rotor Valve repair
- Rotor Bearing tightening and fitting
- Valve alignment
- Hand Slide repair (Trombone)
- Dent removal
- Soldering
- Rotor Linkage conversion
- Tuning Slide Lever fabrication and installation
- French Horn Adjustable Hand Crutch and Finger Hook installation
- French Horn Screw Bell installation
Meet our Repair Technician:
Dillon Johnson
Dillon Johnson runs the instrument repair shop here at the Tuba Exchange. He grew up right here in North Carolina. After graduating high school, Dillon enlisted in the United State Army and served as a tuba player overseas and here state side. After 6 years of active duty service, Dillon attended Campbell University to pursue a degree in music education, then attended Renton Technical College to obtain his certification in band instrument repair technology. After leaving Renton Tech. Dillon studied under veteran instrument repair technicians, including Mike Morse. As of 2024, Dillon took over the reigns of the brass repair shop, from Mike, here at the Tuba Exchange.
In addition to running the repair shop, Dillon has enjoyed performing with groups around the Triangle such as, The Triangle British Brass Band, The Durham Medical Orchestra, The Triangle Wind Ensemble, and Old North State Brass. He still currently serves as a tuba/trombone player in the 440th, North Carolina Army National Guard, band.
Here are Some Examples of Dillon`s Instrument Repair Work
Tuba Bow Dent Work
Trumpet Lead Pipe Replacement
Rebuild of a Dropped Tuba
Trombone Bell Dents
Trombone Re-Finish
Tuba Bow Dents
Each instrument is different and there are sometimes multiple solutions to get your instrument back in top playing condition! Talk to Dillon to find out what can be done, he can be reached at 919-493-5196 or dillon@tubaexchange.com.
For replacement parts for St Petersburg tubas or Tuba Exchange instruments, please call 919-493-5196 or email Dillon (dillon@tubaexchange.com).