Band Instruments
Play It Again Music Center
(512) 419-1003
playitagainmusic@austin.rr.com
- We service all band instruments!
- bassoons, clarinets, flutes, oboes, saxophones, trombones, trumpets, etc..
Don Jones has been repairing band instruments for over 35 years now, and he is the best in town when it comes to this! Not only will Don fix your instrument, but he'll also explain what he did and turn it around in a reasonable amount of time. And he does excellent work. Take a look at our
testimonials page to see what others have said about Don.
Don grew up in Tennessee and played trombone while attending Lebanon High School. He then joined the army and played trombone for the U.S. Army Band. After he left the army, Don went on to the University of Tennessee at Nashville where he got his degree in music. Also, he attended Red Wing Vo Tech in Minnessota to study horn repair. As you can see, Don is quite an accomplished individual and has a vast knowledge of music. But what about his experience as a technician? Don has been repairing band instruments since the early 70s!
- Hewgley's Music (1972-1979)
- U.S. Army Band (1974 - 1977)
- Schroder's Music Company (1974 - 1977)
- J. R. Reed Music Company (1980 - 1984)
- Austin Brass, Inc. (1985 - 2002)
His warm personality, knowledge, skill and experience is what makes Don Jones the best band repairman in Austin!
Guitar & Stringed Instruments
The Musical Exchange
(512) 451-8512
- Services guitars, basses, auto harps, banjos, ukuleles, etc...
- Sells strings, capos, pickups, picks, polish, etc...
Walter Hutcherson has been repairing guitars and other stringed instruments for over 40 years now! His experience and meticulous attention to detail can't be matched! Walter is well known by musicians in town for his big heart, wit, and impeccable sense of humor. He's also an excellent musician, earned a degree in music from Texas State in San Marcos, and plays bass and tuba professionally. Walter has also written several songs during his career as a musician.
In 2008 Walter was filmed in his shop, along with Jack White from the White Stripes, for an upcoming movie. He's also met several famous musicians in his lifetime.
Walter's rates are very reasonable. Call The Musical Exchange at (512) 451-8512 to speak with Walter about your instrument.