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Slide Repair Asheville, NC
Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2017 5:17 pm
by ttf_jmtheob
Hi. Just moved to Asheville, NC and have to get a small inner/outer bell-contact slide dent fixed. Anyone know of a good tech in the area?
Slide Repair Asheville, NC
Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2017 5:47 pm
by ttf_nhtrombone
Unless you need it immediately, send it to the Slide Dr.
Slide Repair Asheville, NC
Posted: Fri Jan 13, 2017 11:20 am
by ttf_jmtheob
Quote from: nhtrombone on Jan 12, 2017, 05:47PMUnless you need it immediately, send it to the Slide Dr.
The Slide Doctor is wonderful, but I can't go for a couple of weeks without the horn. Any other suggestions? I can go as far as Charlotte, if need be.
Slide Repair Asheville, NC
Posted: Fri Jan 13, 2017 12:48 pm
by ttf_Dan Hine
You could try Paul Grobusky in Rock Hill - about 20 minutes south of Charlotte.
http://www.grobuskymusic.com/page0003.html
Slide Repair Asheville, NC
Posted: Fri Jan 13, 2017 2:12 pm
by ttf_jmtheob
Quote from: Dan Hine on Jan 13, 2017, 12:48PMYou could try Paul Grobusky in Rock Hill - about 20 minutes south of Charlotte.
http://www.grobuskymusic.com/page0003.html
Thanks, I'll check him out.
Slide Repair Asheville, NC
Posted: Sat Jan 14, 2017 8:25 am
by ttf_Steve Foote
Dawsonville, GA is about 30 miles and 1 hour further than Charlotte. Dr Upchurch did my horn many years ago so I have forgotten how long it took but 2 1/2 hours seems about right. If this is a horn you are going to keep "forever" I would strongly consider giving Ray a call to see is you can make an appointment to have it done in one day.
http://slidedr.com/faqs/how-can-i-arrange-to-have-the-service-done/
There is a large outlet center with plenty of restaurants close to Dawsonville. The trip will give you a chance to see the beautiful NC and GA countryside.
I'm sure the local music store repairman can remove a small ding but if you are really particular about your slide you need to let the Doc do a complete alignment and treatment on it.
Slide Repair Asheville, NC
Posted: Sat Jan 14, 2017 12:28 pm
by ttf_MikeBMiller
Try Jamie Hafner in Hendersonville.
jhafner at comporium.net
He is is a well respected repair guy, as well as being a great tuba player and teacher.
Slide Repair Asheville, NC
Posted: Sat Jan 14, 2017 12:44 pm
by ttf_jmtheob
Great. Lots of possibilities. Thanks, everyone.
Slide Repair Asheville, NC
Posted: Sat Jan 14, 2017 8:42 pm
by ttf_MikeBMiller
Jim I am an hour south of you down in Spartanburg. There seem to be a lot of good players up your way. Asheville is a very cool place. Welcome to the South.
Slide Repair Asheville, NC
Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2017 7:15 am
by ttf_anonymous
Go to the Music Center in Lenoir, NC and see Jim Stone.
Call before you go, and make sure of his hours (I think he's off 1 day per week)
828-758-5253 or 800-222-6324
http://themusiccenterinc.com/site/
T.
Slide Repair Asheville, NC
Posted: Sun May 28, 2017 2:32 pm
by ttf_jmtheob
Quote from: MikeBMiller on Jan 14, 2017, 12:28PMTry Jamie Hafner in Hendersonville.
jhafner at comporium.net
He is is a well respected repair guy, as well as being a great tuba player and teacher.
Quote from: MikeBMiller on Jan 14, 2017, 12:28PMTry Jamie Hafner in Hendersonville.
jhafner at comporium.net
He is is a well respected repair guy, as well as being a great tuba player and teacher.
Not only a wonderful repair guy but a really nice person. He just fixed my slide up good as new (maybe better).
Slide Repair Asheville, NC
Posted: Sun May 28, 2017 2:32 pm
by ttf_jmtheob
Quote from: MikeBMiller on Jan 14, 2017, 12:28PMTry Jamie Hafner in Hendersonville.
jhafner at comporium.net
He is is a well respected repair guy, as well as being a great tuba player and teacher.
Quote from: MikeBMiller on Jan 14, 2017, 12:28PMTry Jamie Hafner in Hendersonville.
jhafner at comporium.net
He is is a well respected repair guy, as well as being a great tuba player and teacher.
Not only a wonderful repair guy but a really nice person. He just fixed my slide up good as new (maybe better).