I believe in the value of one-on-one consults for each customer. Through appointment-only meetings, we have the opportunity – and the time – to really talk about what you’re looking for in terms of sound and performance from your saxophone. I can ask questions and share my recommendations for the highest quality repair, setup and/or restoration. It also gives each customer the uninterrupted space they need to try a new instrument or mouthpiece.

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$9,500.00

This is a truly exceptional example of a Silver Sonic tenor. It’s a rare beauty, featuring original factory gold plating and gold leaf detailing on the bell engraving. There are sterling silver resonators, which contribute to the complex sound Silver Sonics are so revered for.

Paul Maslin at PM Woodwinds completed a wonderful rebuild on this horn. It plays effortlessly from top to bottom and is a blast to play! Comes with the original black and red case.

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Now available at Barnard Instrument Repair.

Aaron Barnard is thrilled to announce that Barnard Instrument Repair is now an authorized dealer for KB Sax necks and will have a complete selection of tenor and alto necks available for purchase.

Kim Bock has been hand making saxophone necks from the ground up for over a decade. He does it the old school way—locally in-house—rather than outsourcing and having foreign factories produce them. The results speak for themselves. It why artists like Ravi Coltrane, Joe Lovano, Seamus Blake, Nick Biello, Rémi Bolduc, and a host of others choose to play KB Sax necks on their prized instruments for both performance and recording.

There are several models in multiple finishes for both tenor and alto saxophones. Learn more.

Schedule an appointment at Barnard Instrument Repair to try out a KB Sax neck and hear for yourself.

Imagine you’ve just finished a gig. The band is wiped out and wants to hit the road. Guys are loading gear into the SUV when someone decides it’ll be easier if the vehicle is backed out of its space. Then crunch. Your favorite tenor has just been backed over. Damn.

This previously fantastic 62xxx Mark VI ended up getting traded toward something that wasn’t shaped like a taco and actually played. Then it sat for years in a shop waiting to be used as a parts donor until a friend of mine saw it and believed I could save it. Thus began a journey of fire, force and finesse.

The greatest challenge was the bell. It was really deformed and getting all those complex curves back to the correct shape was quite a process. The bell got annealed close to a dozen times so I could work the brass without cracking it. But slowly and surely, it came back to spec. Patience is always rewarded with this type of project. Remarkably the stamp on the bell stayed as sharp as it ever was.

The body tube was flattened but nowhere nearly as bad as the bell. Truing the posts and keys was tedious as you might expect given the way everything was twisted. One bell key was cracked and needed resoldering. The body tube and bell both needed to line up perfectly with the bow so reclaiming the original shape was essential.

It’s not unusual for saxophones with this much dent work to play brighter because the brass gets so work-hardened. But there is no compromise sonically with this horn. The repeated annealing helped keep the brass lively so it could resonate the way it’s supposed to.

Ultimately, it plays fantastic. Full tonal range from a whisper to full-on power. Warm and lush. Big and bold. The ergonomics are 100% and cosmetically it looks like a serious player’s horn—and it is. I’m glad this tenor could be saved. There’re only so many of them and this one is world-class.

$8,950.00

Here is a late one owner Mark VI tenor that is in incredible condition. The original lacquer is in 98-99% condition with only a few minor scratches. Unfortunately, it has spent the majority of its life stored in the case. We have completed a complete mechanical overhaul on this using Pisoni Pro pads. It comes in its original case which is in great condition. It’s ready for years of music making!

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AB Products is on a mission to enhance the way a saxophone performs. The inspiration behind our products comes from the mind and decades of hands-on experience of world-class tech Aaron Barnard. His extreme commitment to the highest quality of function, materials and fabrication is the foundation for everything he develops.

AB Conn Strap-Hook Extender

Our AB Conn Strap-Hook Extender fits 6M / 10M and New Wonder / Chu saxophones and is available in unlacquered brass. Silver or gold plating is available at additional cost.

AB Screw-On Resonators

Our solid brass AB Screw-On Resonators are available in both domed and flat profiles. They are sized by brand to fit soprano, alto, tenor and baritone / bass saxophones. Nickel, silver or gold plating is available at additional cost.

$6,995.00

Just in is this beautiful horn! It recently got all new pads and is in great condition. It’s ready for many years of music. Don’t miss out on this beauty!

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Barnard Instrument Repair is pleased to offer Avvance financing on purchases of $300 or more. Please review the brochure to the right. If this is something that you would like to pursue, visit the Avvance website where you’ll be able to fill out a form and see if their process makes sense for you.

$9,500.00

This is a beautiful, silver-plated Mark VI alto from Europe. It’s in fantastic condition. The plating and the engraving are pristine. The neck is perfect. It was recently rebuilt by a very reputable tech using our brass domed resonators. Horns of this vintage have a great sound, and this one should be an incredible player. It just came into our shop, and we will be going through it to make sure it’s spot-on.

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$5,495.00

This Zephyr Special is truly a remarkable example of vintage craftsmanship. The genuine pearl on the side keys, palm keys, and octave key is luxurious detailing, while the finely engraved bell and bell keyword reflects exceptional hand craftsmanship. The simplicity of the key guards shows off the beauty of the engraving and overall design.

This horn is ready for many years of playing!

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$7,650.00

Here is a beautiful example of a silver Conn Bari. This is a quite a rare horn. It has the key work like a 12M, but is still in the NW II era. It still has the floral engraving as well.

The silver plating on this bari is in remarkable condition. Physically, there are only a couple small dings in the body. There was a slight crease in the front of the bell that is barely noticeable.

 The horn was just rebuilt in another shop. We are going through it to make sure everything is ready to go out on a gig. It comes with a new Protec case.

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$9,750.00

If you are looking for a great players tenor, here you go! This horn is a very strong player. Lots of power. Lots of color to the sound. Lots of fun to play!

This horn just came to us and has recently been re-padded. We are going through it to make sure everything is in top condition before it leaves the shop. There is very little lacquer left on the body and keys. I’m not sure if someone tried stripping the lacquer and just didn’t finish the job, or if it’s just honest wear from years of playing. The engraving is still in great shape and is not buffed out.

This horn will not win any beauty contests, but will please anyone listening.

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There’s nothing like finding the perfect mouthpiece to get the sound you want. At Barnard Repair we have many vintage mouthpieces for alto, tenor, baritone, and soprano. Our stock changes on a regular basis.

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$6,800.00

This Artist’s Special gold-plated Conn New Wonder tenor is one gorgeous instrument. The gold plating is preserved beautifully and is burnished everywhere. The engraving, complete with a portrait of a beautiful woman on the bell, simply takes my breath away. Physically, this saxophone is in quite good condition. It was recently re-padded and the pads—which we sealed for longer life—are in great shape with button resonators. We have done a thorough setup and it’s ready to seduce you with its own special Conn sound. I just love the way these horns look and sound.

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The Aaron Barnard Bare Naked Brass Restoration is the ultimate expression of freeing a saxophone for maximum vibration. It enables an instrument to realize its full potential in terms of performance from the perspective of resonance and the quality of sound produced.

To learn more about the benefits of stripping, download this PDF.

See the full story on this King Super 20 alto.

$2,650.00

Here is an example of a beautiful “Golden Era” Buffet R13.  It is in near perfect condition, with no signs of cracks or any other damage. The nickel plating on the keys is in impeccable condition.  The tenons are nice and square, indicating little use over the years.

This clarinet was just overhauled in another shop.  All the pads, corks, and felts were replaced.  You can expect years of playing without any issues.

Clarinets of this vintage and caliber don’t come around often, so get this while you can!

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After you, the greatest impact on the quality of sound is from your mouthpiece. The neck is the second most important part after that. Unfortunately necks can get pulled down or dropped. Sometimes a new neck can give you a brighter or darker sound. More focused or more spread. At Barnard Repair, we often have a selection of used vintage necks. We can also order new necks for Yamaha models and typically have several in stock.

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Imagine a saxophone stand that holds your horn more securely, won’t tip over, weighs practically nothing and collapses to fit into the bell of your sax for travel. That’s exactly what the new carbon fiber saxophone stand from Woodwind Design delivers.

No more separate bags of heavy gear for gigs. Consider a Hercules steel tenor stand at 2.09 pounds compared to a Woodwind Design carbon fiber tenor stand at 0.33 pounds. With four legs and a molded bell cradle, the stability is outstanding. And the neoprene foam inside the bell cradle won’t damage your instrument’s finish. Plus, it assembles in seconds.

Fit and finish? Hands down the coolest stand on the market.

Barnard Instrument Repair is pleased to offer these fabulous stands to discerning players and will have a limited number of stands in stock. Given that each one is handmade, there will be a 4-6-week lead time on back orders.

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Pricing as follows:
$ 65 / Soprano Stand
$ 175 / Alto Stand
$ 175 / Tenor Stand
$ 230 / Low A Baritone Stand
$ 230 / Bb Baritone Stand

$ 35 / Alto Adapter for Tenor Stand
$ 75 / Additional Low A or Bb Bell Support

$ 20 / Pouch for Alto Stand
$ 20 / Pouch for Tenor Stand
$ 25 / Pouch for Baritone Stand

Fill out the form on our Contact page to place your order.

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Product testimonial:

A customer recently shared an interesting story about a mishap on a gig that he was playing. Turns out a mic stand accidentally got knocked over and ended up hitting something that ricocheted off his tenor sax that was at rest in its carbon fiber stand. Unfortunately, the body tube of the sax now has a dent, but the stand with the instrument stood firm and didn’t fall over which prevented major damage. Ultimately a nice testament to the stability of the Woodwind Design stand.

Barnard Instrument Repair has a constant turnover of vintage professional saxophones for sale. Some are in the shop awaiting restoration and others will be arriving in the near future. Aaron is very picky about the inventory he selects and offers for sale. Every instrument needs to be special in its own way. And every instrument will be tuned to perfection.

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ALTO SAXOPHONES

King Zephyr Special 242xxx
This horn is awaiting its spa day for the silver plating to really sparkle!

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TENOR SAXOPHONES

King Super 20 333xxx

This horn is in line to get an overhaul. It will be an absolute beast to play once we’re done. It comes with the matching serial number neck.

Players SBA 45xxx

A fantastic horn and piece of history, we can’t wait to work on this beauty and get it out to its next player!

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BARITONE SAXOPHONES

Yamaha 52 Bari 011xxx
Another bari coming into the shop needing a lot of TLC. We will be starting on it in the near future and will have photos and complete description when done.

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CLARINETS

Buffett R-13 Nickel Platted Keys Bb Clarinet 82xxx
This horn will undergo a complete rebuild. No cracks. Wood is in excellent condition!

Buffett R-13 150th Anniversary Nickel Platted Keys Bb Clarinet 162xxx
This horn will undergo a full mechanical rebuild and is in really nice shape!

Yamaha Custom YCL-81 Clarinet
This clarinet is playing on an older pad job that is still in good condition. It will receive a full setup in the shop before heading out.

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Barnard Instrument Repair has always been committed to perfection when it comes to woodwind instrument performance. Aaron’s international reputation for his work with saxophones is proof positive. What some players don’t know is that his focus also includes clarinets. Aaron has been working in all aspects of clarinet restoration for years and taking on challenges that may give others pause. From replacing and leveling tone holes to pinning cracks in the most valuable grenadilla-wood vintage instruments. His key fitting and timing adjustments are spot on. Plus, he knows how to set up a clarinet to each player’s exact preference. See for yourself why so many professional clarinet players turn to Aaron Barnard for repair and restoration of their precious instruments.

Barnard Instrument Repair also has a terrific inventory of vintage professional clarinets and mouthpieces for sale including golden-period Buffet R13’s and Selmer Centered Tone P and Q models. Nothing quite like the sound of those instruments – especially when they’re set up to your precise specifications.

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The vintage and professional saxophone market can be tricky to navigate. Sometimes horns (and mouthpieces) are available in the “usual places” and sometimes they aren’t. But that doesn’t mean a particular vintage Selmer, Conn, King or whatever you’re looking for isn’t there for the taking. I have a high-quality network of collectors who may have what you want. Talk to me about your needs. Who knows, I just may be able to surprise you.

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