Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned professional there comes a time when your bass instrument will no doubt need a little care and attention because it has become damaged, has stopped working or just needs a good service.

Who do you turn to in these times of need? Look no further than Mike Dunnings of Signature Engineering, a professional brass instrument repairer.

Based in Bournemouth but able to service a whole range of brass instruments from all over the local area, you can have your pride and joy restored to it’s former glory for a fraction of the cost you may think.

With a background in engineering and many years playing in and for brass bands, most notably Verwood Concert Brass, Mike now repairs instruments full time.

Prices include dismantling the instrument, giving it a thorough clean inside and out, valves and slides serviced, polish and re-assembly.

Typical prices (no including repair work or spare parts):

• Trumpets & Cornets – £30.00
• Tenor Horns – £35.00
• French Horns – £60.00
• Trombones – £40.00
• Trombones with Rotor – £45
• Baritone Horns – £40.00
• Euphoniums – £45.00
• Eb Tubas – £70.00
• Bb Tubas – £80.00

A Deluxe Service includes all of the above plus guides, all felts, springs and corks for an additional £20.

Minor dents will also be removed free of charge where applicable with a Deluxe service.

If the damage is a little more severe then the job will be priced on inspection, but Mike can repair dents, valves and slides and solder joints.

All work guaranteed for 30 days and carried out to the highest standard with low prices and a quick turnaround.

So whether you are in Bournemouth, Poole, Christchurch, or the surrounding areas of Dorset, Hampshire & Wiltshire get your instrument repaired or serviced by a friendly professional.

You can contact Mike on 07791 340870 or visit his Facebook page HERE.