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
The band shop will be closed to the public while we service our rental fleet from 7/1/2024 through 8/12/2024
Shop Closed Temporarily: The band shop will be closed to the public while we service our rental fleet from 7/1/2024 through 8/12/2024
About the Shop: Our band instrument repair shop is a full-service in-house shop ready to meet all your instrument repair and maintenance needs. Our techs have advanced training and over 75 years of experience of servicing all levels of equipment from student models to hand-made professional instruments. Our shop sees thousands of repairs a year and our repair techs, with the full support of the 50+ band instrument brands that Chuck Levin’s carries, have the expertise to fully address all your instruments needs.
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!
Woodwinds:
Key work repair and adjustments
Pad and cork replacement
Re-Pad/Overhaul
Cleaning with adjustment services
Dent Work
Solder work
Crack repairs
Custom work
Brasswinds:
Professional Cleaning
Polishing
Dent Work
Solder Work
Valve Work
Slide Work
Cork and felt replacement
Custom work
Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 10:00am - 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
The Orchestral Strings Repair Shop is currently closed while we catch up on repairs!
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
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
Pickup Hours: Our Pro Audio Repair Shop is currently overbooked and will be closed to new repairs until further notice while we catch up! 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, please contact us.
❔ Call or text us: 301-946-8808
