Saxophone and Woodwind Repairs
Welcome to our saxophone repair and restoration workshop.
Whether you need a slight adjustment to you saxophone or up to a full restoration, our Edinburgh based workshop founded in 2002 and has developed into the UK's foremost instrument repair and restoration shop, we can service and care for your instrument, and bring out the best performance from you cherished saxophone, clarinet or flute.
Our workshop has serviced and and continues to set up many of the world's leading wind players' instruments.
With a full machine shop we can custom build any part for your instrument, and we specialise in vintage restoration work.
Our workshop has been the go-to restoration shop for the Edinburgh's Early Musical Instrument museum for the last 20 years, where we take care of and restore many of the world's rarest instruments.
Some kind words from our customers:
Bryce has been looking after my saxophones since I was 14 and I wouldn't trust anyone else. His work is fantastic and always takes a genuine interest in the musicians he deals with. The new shop is amazing with a huge selection of intstruments/accessories and is sure to become the best regarded of it's kind in Scotland. Highly recommended.
This is undoubtedly the place to go in the Edinburgh area for all kinds of instrument refurbishment, servicing and upgrading. Bryce has a vast array of tools and expertise, making and adjusting components to fit vintage instruments of all kinds. He's worked on my Mk VI tenor sax with a complete overhaul and ultrasonic cleaning and helped me modify a clarinet mouthpiece to fit my large-bore English clarinet. Always willing to go the extra mile. Now with a great shop area in front of the workshop, this place is a vital part of the Edinburgh and Scotland scene
Bryce is a rare breed- a true craftsman who is fair , trustworthy and friendly. The shop he’s put together through decades of his own hard work is the best of its kind I’ve ever been in and he really takes pride in setting everything up beautifully that goes out his door, new or second hand. From entry level instruments to pro horns , you’re not going to get a better or more personal service anywhere. Don’t go elsewhere, there’s nowhere close to Edinburgh Music Centre, and they’ll do you a cracking coffee
This is the absolute "go-to" place for all things saxophone, not to mention all other brass, woodwind, and now guitars. Bryce Ferguson's knowledge is second to none - he's now repairing instruments from all over the world, and is a Selmer Mk VI expert. In recent years he's overhauled my Mk VI tenor twice, and my Yanagisawa soprano once - all magnificent. The new shop is wonderful, with a soundproof room for making loud noises. Thumbs up all round, nice people, great service, quality merchandise...and great coffee!
Bryce is so trustworthy and thorough. I left my horn with him whilst I was away and he did the best full overhaul I have ever had on my saxophone. So much attention to detail and respect for the age of the instrument, also just a great hang and very knowledgeable guy.
I have used Bryce Fergusson for years now, he has done everything from complete overhauls to minor repairs. I have always been impressed with his enthusiasm and passion for quality musical instruments, and have bought several from him. I have sent numerous pupils to him to buy their own instruments as I trust him to recommend a suitable and quality instrument. The Banter is top quality and just when you thought it couldn't get any better , he has started selling guitars too!.
I have used Bryce Fergusson for years now, he has done everything from complete overhauls to minor repairs. I have always been impressed with his enthusiasm and passion for quality musical instruments, and have bought several from him. I have sent numerous pupils to him to buy their own instruments as I trust him to recommend a suitable and quality instrument. The Banter is top quality and just when you thought it couldn't get any better , he has started selling guitars too!.
Jerome Hay
I had a Bach trumpet that I played on Michael Jackson's "Off the Wall" that needed some serious TLC after many years of abuse. I loaned it to Tom Walsh, a London based trumpet player, who suggested that Bryce do a number on it. After Bryce worked his magic, the trumpet looked like new. Thanks so much for the fine work on my favorite trumpet.
I absolutely recommend this great shop, having looked after my hardworking saxophone for many years doing several overhauls, a number of of running repairs and a big rebuild this year I can vouch for the quality of work done here. Always helpful and enthusiastic and now with a very well stocked retail area this place is well worth a visit.
Bryce is an outstanding instrument repairer, he has saved my bacon on several occasions, can't imagine you could get better quality of work for such reasonable prices anywhere.
If you are a serious muso then Bryce is THE ONLY man to see for all your musical needs when you are in town. Great small business owner and his customer service is second to none. This store is all class , has been built from the ground up with hard graft and dedication, even if you don’t play but love music you can learn a thing or two! Not only from the man himself and his excellent team but also from one of the wonderful talented locals who will drop in an blow you a tune on the brass. This store has some serious mojo. Do yourself a favour and make the pilgrimage to Edinburgh Music Centre, you won’t regret it🎸🔥⚡️🎸🎻 🎺🎷🎷🎺
Jan spence
Bryce was recommended to me for any issues I had with my saxophone.
Last year I bought a new saxophone from the Edinburgh Music Centre as I had complete confidence in Bryce.
He is very welcoming and very knowledgeable so it’s no problem for me to travel from Glasgow to get his advice and any adjustments I need throughout the year.
I would highly recommend him if you want to buy an instrument or get one repaired.
Last year I bought a new saxophone from the Edinburgh Music Centre as I had complete confidence in Bryce.
He is very welcoming and very knowledgeable so it’s no problem for me to travel from Glasgow to get his advice and any adjustments I need throughout the year.
I would highly recommend him if you want to buy an instrument or get one repaired.
Bryce has serviced and repaired my saxophones for over 5 years now and I wouldn't use anyone else. Incredible attention to detail at great prices and it's always a laugh and good fun when I head into the shop. Since the Music Centre has opened I find myself spending even more time in there testing everything out - apologies Bryce! Highly recommend to any student or professional. Hopefully see you for a coffee and catch up in the shop soon when I'm home 😄
I happened upon Bryce and his fantastic workshop when I was looking for my instrument to be cleaned and serviced. Little did I know that the workshop was the first in Scotland to have an ultrasonic cleaner, which removed the small ecosystem that had started to evolve in my tuba! I’ve also pointed any professional colleagues visiting Scotland on tour towards the workshop for help with any last minute repairs, and many of those colleagues now use Bryce as their technician of choice. Bryce has looked after my personal instruments for over ten years, carrying out repairs, refurbishments, and miraculous works of engineering, be it getting rotary valve springs made to an exact tolerance, to bringing a tuba back to life that met with a nasty accident. Bryce has also helped many of my pupils with instrument repairs and servicing and has always shown the same high standards of care and customer service and with the new premises I am sure that the services on offer will continue with the very high standard set already.
The best saxophone repair I have had. Bryce is onto only exceptional at what he does but is also the nicest guy to deal with. Would highly recommend Edinburgh Music Centre for anyone looking to repair or purchase an instrument. Cannot speak highly enough of these guys.
Used the Edinburgh Music Centre many time's, always friendly, extremely helpful and knowledgeable. I'd started out learning saxophone but was unsure in what to buy but with the help of the shop owner "Bryce" I was pointed in the right direction with my student sax, mouthpiece and reed strength, I've since then again with help from Bryce progressed to a fantastic Yanagasawa pro alto sax. Can't give enough star's for this review,. Excellent friendly service from a business that knows his stuff. And the shop's pretty cool.
I have had various repairs and complete overhauls on my tenor saxophone from Bryce over the years. Absolutely FANTASTIC work done every time ! quick, friendly and completely reliable service! . I highly recommend the Edinburgh Music Centre. I wouldn't go anywhere else .