About/Services
Bay Area Brass & Woodwind Repair Specialists
Borden Brass & Wind Instrument Repair is a full-service repair shop specializing in brass and woodwind instrument repair. Established in the Spring of 2025 following the closing of Best Instrument Repair Co. in Oakland, California, Borden Brass & Wind is quickly becoming one of the Bay Area's premier destinations for professional instrument repair and maintenance.
Trusted by numerous Bay Area school districts, music educators, professional performers, and amateur musicians alike, we are committed to providing exceptional craftsmanship, honest service, and dependable repairs for every instrument that enters our shop.
Whether your instrument needs routine maintenance, major repairs, or a complete overhaul, our experienced technicians are ready to help.
Our Services
Brass Instruments We Service
Trumpet • Trombone • Baritone • Euphonium • Tuba • Sousaphone • Cornet • Flugelhorn • French Horn • And More
Clean & Service
Full breakdown of instrument and ultrasonic cleaning. Removal of old oil and grease, replace with new oil and grease. Replace all old cork and felts, springs as needed. Light valve/slide alignment and light dent work. Finish off with buff and polish for that like new shine.
If instrument is especially dirty, this will also include an Acid Bath.
Full Service Body and Dent work:
Mild to Severe dent work, the smallest dents to completely flattened bells fixed.
Valve & Slide Repair
fixed, aligned and adjusted.
Custom Adjustments & Parts
Need a specialized modification or replacement part? We offer custom adjustments and solutions tailored to your instrument and playing style.
Woodwinds Instruments We Service
Saxophone • Flute • Piccolo • Clarinet • Oboe • Bassoon • Bass Clarinet • And More
Services Available
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Pad, cork, and spring replacement
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COA (Clean, Oil & Adjust)
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Full re-pads and overhauls
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Body and dent repair
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Tone hole leveling
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Key adjustments and regulation
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General maintenance and repairs
