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BIW Inc Offering expert repairs, restorations and modifications of all brass instruments as well as sales of new and used brass instruments and accessories. Check out our inventory of used and vintage audiophile hifi equipment!.
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We are a small repair shop located northwest of Atlanta in Marietta, Georgia. Our customers come to us from all over the Southeast or ship their instruments from all over the United States and even from abroad. A move in 1990 to the warmer climate of Atlanta brought him to an area starved for experienced repairmen.
We offer a wide range of repairs and modifications, no procdedure too large or small. We can do everything from simple and quick corrections to lengthy and complex modifications up to complete restoration. Feel free to email us or call with any questions you may have about our services.
An instrument restoration service includes the following: Stripping of old finish, chem clean, dent removal, sanding and polishing to achieve mirror-like finish, application of finish (plating or lacquer), reassembly with fresh lubricants, replacement of corks, felts, springs, etc., valve alignment, and a play test.
There is no perfect musical instrument. Pros, directors, designers, accousticians, students, and manufacturers all agree. There simply is no perfect instrument. It certainly is true because we all constantly experience those imperfections and it has been that way for generations. But why? Why does it have to be that way?
Reviews (10)
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Maritza Ibarra
Jun 11, 2022
Great work and great customer service. I got my husband's trumpet cleaned as a birthday gift and we were so impressed. The trumpet looked brand new after Rich Ita and his team worked on it. Highly recommend. We are so incredibly thankful.
Randy Skinner Skin-Tones In Pursuit
Feb 14, 2022
Freindly, and knowledgeable customer service. The best brass shop in Georgia, and surrounding areas.
Jeremy Miller
Feb 11, 2022
Very knowledgeable and helpful. Prices seemed reasonable. Work was done quickly and I was happy with the result.
Sean Mack
Sep 09, 2021
The shop has worked on several of my instruments and I've not had a complaint. Great work at reasonable prices. I've had a King 2B, 3B, 4B (x2) and a Conn 88H put into working shape and am very pleased!
Clarence White
Jun 30, 2021
Rich and team have worked on eight of my horns (seven trombones and one euphonium), and I'm super happy! The work ranges from routine alignment and dent removal, to major chopping and reconstruction (and everything in between). I do not hesitate to bring in my horns when they need the attention of a master craftsman!
JIm Lompe
Dec 23, 2020
Rich did and outstanding job on my Schilke X4L with a tunable bell. He cleaned it, repaired some dents, and fixed the lead pipe. The horn looks and played great.
Eman Groove
Jun 20, 2020
Great store for brass instrument players to bring their instruments for repairs or a tune up. The staff is knowledgeable & courteous. They take care of your instruments as if it were there own. Great service all around for any brass player. Rich Ita also has a catalogue of instruments for sale too.
Junior Lorah
Jun 16, 2020
A class act. From start to finish my experience with Rich was awesome. I asked him to repair and refurbish my Dad's old horn. My Father passed away last summer and I wanted to use his old horn to remember and honor him. Rich treated this process with kindness and respect. Fast forward, and my Dad's horn is back with us, and it is AMAZING. It is pretty much brand new and as if it never left the factory from the 60s! I'm so happy with the result, and can't thank Rich enough. I will go back to Rich for all my trumpet repairs and advice. You should do the same. Well done.
L. Gonzalez
Apr 06, 2020
Rich and Victor were fantastically helpful to my son and I, who are "newbies" to the world of instrument shopping! They chose a number of instruments for him to play, and he fell in love with a fantastic vintage refurbished trumpet we purchased as upgrade from his Jupiter student model. Rich not only patiently shared very specific care instructions with my son, but also told us the history of my son's trumpet model, which makes it even more special to us. This horn should last him 30+ years, but we'll be bringing it back here for cleanings and any necessary repairs. We couldn't have asked for a better experience.
Tony Bailey
Dec 27, 2019
I took my trumpet in to Rich Ita to get some repair work done to it. It was a used horn when I bought it. After he finished working on it, I didn't even recognize my own horn. It looked almost brand new. Rich fixed everything! He is very thorough with his work. I would highly recommend him, you will not be disappointed with his work.