Repair Shop

Bring it back to playing shape.

From a buzzing fret to a stuck valve, our in-house techs have been keeping local instruments in tune, in tone, and in time for decades. Drop it off, we'll take a look. Most assessments are free, and most repairs are ready in days, not weeks.

How a repair works.

Simple, no surprises. You'll know the cost before we touch a screw.

i.

Bring it in

Walk it through the door during shop hours: case, accessories, and a quick description of what's wrong.

ii.

We assess

Our tech looks it over and writes up exactly what needs to happen and what it'll cost. Most assessments are free.

iii.

You approve

Nothing gets done without your sign-off. We'll call or text once the estimate is ready.

iv.

Pickup & play

We test before you take it home. If something's not right, we'll make it right. That part's on us.

What we fix.

Almost anything you can carry through the door. If it's outside our shop's specialty, we'll point you to a trusted partner.

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Guitars & Basses

Acoustic, electric, classical, bass. We handle the full range from a quick restring to a complete tear-down.

  • Setups & intonation
  • Restringing & truss rod adjustment
  • Fret leveling, crowning & dressing
  • Nut & saddle work
  • Pickup & electronics replacement
  • Crack repair & bridge re-glue
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Band & Orchestra

Full service for student and professional band instruments: the bread and butter of what comes through our door.

  • Pad & cork replacement
  • Key alignment & regulation
  • Leak testing
  • Valve & slide service
  • Dent removal & soldering
  • Mouthpiece pulls & cleaning
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Strings & Bows

Violin, viola, cello, and bow work for everything from first-year students to advancing players.

  • Bridge fitting & sound post
  • Peg & fingerboard work
  • Restringing & tuner replacement
  • Open seam & crack repair
  • Bow rehairs
  • Case & chinrest fitting
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Drums & Percussion

Kit refreshes, hardware fixes, and tuning for everything from snare to full set.

  • Head replacement & tuning
  • Hoop & lug repair
  • Hardware swaps & rebuilds
  • Pedal & throne service
  • Cymbal stand fixes
  • Snare wire & strainer work
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Keyboards & Amps

Basic diagnostic and care for portable keys, stage pianos, and guitar amps. Bigger jobs go to specialist partners.

  • Cleaning & key contact service
  • Sticky key adjustment
  • Speaker & jack replacement
  • Cable & pedal repair
  • Tube swaps (where applicable)
  • Pre-service triage
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Accessories & Cases

Small fixes that often save you the cost of a replacement. Worth bringing in alongside your main repair.

  • Strap button & endpin install
  • Case latch & hinge repair
  • Bow tip & frog work
  • Clarinet/sax neck strap fits
  • Tuner & pickup install
  • General re-glue & tightening

Quick fixes while you wait.

Some jobs we can knock out in 20 minutes if we're not buried. Give a call ahead and we'll let you know if a tech is free.

Guitar restring
Drum head swap
Strap button install
Bridge reset
Reed & ligature fits
Tuner battery & install
Mouthpiece pull
Cable repair
We've been the shop people call after another place couldn't figure it out. That's the part of the job we like best.
The Music Forte repair bench
  • 01

    Decades of bench time

    Our techs have seen most things twice. That experience shows up in turnaround speed, in honest estimates, and in repairs that hold.

  • 02

    Honest estimates, every time

    If a repair costs more than the instrument is worth, we'll say so. If a five-dollar fix solves the problem, that's what you'll pay.

  • 03

    School-program friendly

    We work with student rentals, school music programs, and band directors all over Bucks County. Loaners available when timing matters.

  • 04

    It plays before you leave

    Every repair gets a final play-test from our tech. If something feels off when you get it home, bring it back. We'll make it right.

What to expect.

Most repairs fall into one of three buckets. Big jobs may take longer depending on parts availability. We'll always tell you up front.

Quick

Same-day

Restrings, head swaps, small adjustments, button installs, and most drop-in fixes. Call ahead so a tech is ready.
Most common

3–10 days

Standard band & orchestra service, guitar setups, pad replacements, electronics work, and most string instrument jobs.
Bigger jobs

2–4 weeks

Crack repairs, full instrument overhauls, parts that have to be ordered, and anything sent to a specialist partner.

Repair questions, answered.

How much will my repair cost?
It depends on the instrument and what's wrong with it. That's why we don't list prices online. Bring it in for a free assessment and we'll give you a written estimate before any work begins. You won't be charged a dime if you decide not to move forward.
Do I need an appointment?
No. You can drop off any time during shop hours. For quick same-day work like a restring, calling ahead helps us make sure a tech is on the bench when you arrive.
How long will it take?
Most repairs go out in three to ten days. Quick jobs can sometimes be done while you wait. Bigger work, like full overhauls, ordered parts, or specialist jobs, can take two to four weeks. We'll always tell you up front.
What if you can't fix it?
If a repair is outside our specialty or genuinely not worth the cost, we'll tell you straight. We've got a network of trusted specialists for piano action, vintage restoration, and electronics work, and we're happy to point you in the right direction.
Do you guarantee your work?
Yes. Every repair gets a play-test before it leaves the bench, and if something doesn't feel right after you get it home, bring it back. We'll make it right at no cost.
I rent through your school program. Is repair included?
School rentals through Music Forte typically include maintenance and repair coverage. Bring your rental agreement and we'll sort it out at the counter. Loaner instruments are usually available so a student isn't left without an instrument during recital season.
Do you repair instruments I didn't buy from you?
Absolutely. Most of what crosses our bench wasn't bought here. Whether it's an heirloom, a yard-sale find, or your kid's school-issued horn, we'll treat it the same.

Got something that needs looking at?

Call, or just bring it in. There's no charge for an honest opinion.

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