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Everything In Music - Since 1958

Our world-class repair shops will get you playing like a pro.

We specialize in brass, woodwind, orchestral strings, guitar, drums, and electronics.

Our legendary staff has expertise servicing everything from student level instruments to professional level hand-crafted instruments.

Services offered by our repair shops can be found below.

Need to talk to an Expert? Call or text us at 301-946-8808

🎺 Brass & Woodwind Service & Repair Shop

🎺 Brass & Woodwind Service & Repair Shop

Hours:  Tuesday - Saturday, 8:30am to 4:30pm - walk-ins welcome!


About the shop: If you are in need of Clarinet Repairs, Flute Repairs, Piccolo Repairs, Oboe Repairs, Bassoon Repairs or other band instrument repairs, we can help you.

Chuck Levin's is a member of The National Association of Professional Band Instrument Repair Technicians (NAPBIRT) which is the largest non-profit international educational association dedicated to the advancement of the craft of band instrument repair.

We have one of the largest ultrasonic cleaning tanks for brass instruments within a 600 mile radius. It is capable of cleaning a tuba!

Services:

Flutes & Piccolos
• Full Adjustment
• Overhaul
• Cleaning & Adjustment

Clarinets
• Full Adjustment
• Overhaul

Oboes
• Full Adjustment
• Overhaul


Double Reed Instruments
• Full Adjustment
• Overhaul

Trumpets
• Ultrasonic Cleaning
• Hand Polish
• Valve Work

Trombones
• Ultrasonic Cleaning
• F Attachment
• Silver Satin Polish
• Hand Polish
• Hand Slide Service w/ pro cleaning

Baritones
• Ultrasonic Cleaning
• Hand Polish

Tubas
• Ultrasonic Cleaning
• Rotor Valve

Sousaphones
• Professional Cleaning

Saxophones
• Full Adjustment
• Cleaning and Adjustment
• Overhaul

Guitar Repair & Service

🎸 Guitar Service & Repair Shop

PLEASE CALL US BEFORE YOU VISIT TO SCHEDULE GUITAR REPAIRS OR SERVICE.

NOTICE: PLEASE EXPECT DELAYS IN GUITAR REPAIRS!

Drop-Off & Pick-Up: Monday-Saturday, 10:00am to 6:00pm
Consultation Hours:
by appointment only; Friday-Saturday, 10:00am to 6:00pm


About the shop: All repairs have a 45-day warranty. Our guitar shop is a full-service setup shop that sees between 3000 and 5000 guitars per year. With over 100 years of combined technical experience, we can definitely help you out.

Services:

Acoustic Guitar / Mandolin Services
• Restring
• Bridge Reglue / Reset
• Full Setup
• Pickup System Install
• Crack Repair
• Strap Button Install
• Saddle Replacement
• Nut Replacement

Electric Guitar / Bass Services
• Restring
• Full Setup
• Pickup Installation
• Bass Preamp Installation
• Custom Wiring Assemblies
• Kit Builds
• Jack Replacement
• Switch Replacement
• Nut Replacement

Miscellaneous Repairs
• Level, Crown, and Polish Frets
• Fix sharp fret ends
• Partial re-fret
• Complete re-fret
• Tuning Machine Replacement
• Broken Headstock Repair

Orchestral Strings Repair & Service Rates

🎻 Orchestral Strings Service & Repair Shop

Hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 10:00am - 6:00pm - walk-ins welcome, estimates require an appointment

About the shop: Our Stringed Instrument Repair Shop specializes in Violin, Cello, Bass, & Viola Repairs. Our Strings/Violin Shop technicians are trained to handle an extensive range of repair needs, all determined on examination of your instrument. Estimates are provided by appointment only.

Services:

Violin
• Bridge
• Sound Post
• Saddles
• Nut
• Tuning Pegs
• Bow Rehair

Viola
• Bridge
• Sound Post
• Saddles
• Nut
• Tuning Pegs
• Bow Rehair

Cello
• Bridge
• Sound Post
• Saddles
• Nut
• Tuning Pegs
• Bow Rehair

Bass
• Bridge
• Sound Post
• Saddles
• Nut
• Tuning Pegs
• Bow Rehair

Drum Service & Repair - Rates

🥁 Drum Service & Repair Shop

Drop-Off Hours: by appointment only - call 301-946-8808

Pickup Hours: Store Hours (See Here)

About the shop: Chuck’s is proud to offer drum and percussion repair. We provide services including drum head replacement and tuning, snare drum setups, pedal and hardware repair, drum modification, drum cleaning, drum restoration, cymbal cleaning, and more. Most repairs can be completed while you wait but we recommend that you call ahead.

Services:

Drum Head Changes and Tuning
• Snare Drum Setup
• Bass Drum & Toms
• Bongo / Conga / Timbale
• Djembe, machine tuned

Drum Hardware Replacement / Installation
• Lug / Swivel Nut Replacement
• Snare Strainer Replacement
• Snare Wire Change and Setup
• Bass Drum Head Mic Port Installation
• Installation of Aftermarket Hardware

Drum Cleaning and Restoration
• Shell and Hardware Cleaning
• Shell and Hardware Restoration

Cymbals
• Cymbal Cleaning and Polishing
• Rivet Installation

Pedals and Hardware
• Bass Drum Pedal Spring Replacement
• Bass Drum Pedal Footboard Replacement
• Drum/Cymbal Stand Service

Electronics Repair & Service

🔊 Electronics Service & Repair - Rates

Drop-Off Hours: by appointment only - call 301-946-8808

Pickup Hours: Store Hours (See Here)

About the shop: Chuck’s offers repairs on select electronic equipment including speakers, microphones, and mixers. Chuck Levin’s does not handle out of warranty guitar amp repairs at this time. To find out more, pleasecontact us.

❔ Call or text us: 301-946-8808