At the bench
Every small part
has a part to play.
Oompery is a small repair shop for the instruments that travel between home, school and the rehearsal room.
From case to playing check
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Tell us what changed
A sticky key, an airy note or a valve that hangs up. Bring your usual mouthpiece or headjoint so we can understand what you are feeling.
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Read the estimate
We separate the work needed to get playing from optional cleaning or larger repairs. You approve the price and pickup date before work starts.
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Try it at pickup
We play-check the instrument after repair and explain what was adjusted. At pickup, take a moment to try it and ask about day-to-day care.
What belongs on this bench
Trumpets, clarinets, flutes and saxophones. Cleaning, pad replacement and adjustment are our regular work. If an instrument needs work outside that scope, we say so before you leave it.
If an adjustment we made still feels wrong, bring it to our attention so we can look at our work.
Plan your drop-off
Tuesday–Friday, 10am–6pm. Saturday, 10am–2pm. Sunday and Monday, closed. Drop-off times are agreed in advance so there is time to hear the problem.
Keep loose accessories in the case. For a school-owned or rented instrument, bring the owner’s repair instructions before approving any paid work.
Tell us what your instrument is doing.
Plain words are enough. We can identify the parts together.