Serving South and Central Florida
Specializing in the repair, restoration, and
modification of woodwind instruments
Brett Caragher
Master Woodwind Technician
For over a decade Brett Caragher has been
using new techniques and modern materials.
“I combine new age materials and new techniques to old style instruments. My goal is to provide ease of technique and flexibility to the musician while improving the design and engineering of the instrument. I never settle for something that just works, only when the instrument is pushed to the limit of its acoustical ability do I call my work complete.”
– Brett Caragher
Our Services
Clarinet Repair and Restoration
Full mechanical and cosmetic restoration
- Padding: Cork, Synthetic, pro level
- Cleaning and polishing
- Tenon: Natural and synthetic cork, Metal capping/ring
- Crack repair: Pinning and carbon banding
Wood service: Oiling, restoration, Tone hole undercutting and leveling
Key work: Mechanical restoration, Key modification, synthetic key silencing material
Saxophone Repair and Restoration
We offer fully customizable setups
- Padding: Pro level, oversized Resonators
- Springs: Heavy to light Action, Spring replacement and upgrades
- Vintage and cosmetic overhaul
- Dents and body damage repair
- Key: Mechanical overhaul, modification, Palm risers,
synthetic Key silencing material - Soldering/brazing
- Cleaning and polishing
Flute Repair and Restoration
Full mechanical and cosmetic restoration
- Padding: standard to Pro level, Pad stabilizers, mylar shimming
- Tennon refitting
- Dent and body repair
- Mechanical key overhaul and key silencing material
Spring replacement: steel to gold wire
Tone hole leveling
Soldering: Ribs, tone holes and tenon rings
Crack repair with carbon banding or pinning
(813) 485 - 2050
Looking to setup an appointment or discuss a repair or restoration?
Please call us now to schedule an appointment.
We normally return calls and emails between 4-7pm and within 24 hours.
What our clients say?
I highly recommend him
Brett has repaired and partially over hauled my Buffet Tosca clarinet and Prestige bass clarinet in recent months. I took them to him based on a recommendation from a respected colleague. His work has been stellar, he has listened closely to my needs and has thoughtfully addressed the issues. He went out of his way to help me during a clarinet emergency. He explains what he is doing and keeps me informed during the process. He and his work are of the highest professional level. I highly recommend him.”
My go to repairman
For years Brett Caragher has been my go to repairman. His knowledge of the different makers and the tendencies of the particular instruments make all of his adjustments trouble free and long lasting.
I have always appreciated the special care and attention he gives to my Rossi rosewood Bb and A Clarinets.
I never hesitate to leave my horns in his care.”
Opus One Orchestra (Miami City Ballet)
