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Why Preventative Servicing Saves Your Woodwind Instrument from Costly Repairs
Close-up view of a saxophone key mechanism showing detailed craftsmanship Playing a woodwind instrument like the saxophone, flute, or clarinet is a joy. But keeping it in top shape can be a challenge. If you wait until something breaks, you might face expensive repairs and longer downtime. That’s why preventative servicing is so important. It helps you avoid bigger problems and keeps your instrument sounding great. Let’s explore why regular check-ups and maintenance matter, w
Ric Wood
Apr 123 min read


Book it in the diary
** Friendly Reminder: ** Hey there music maestro! 🎷🎶 Don't let your saxophone, clarinet, or flute turn into a relic from the Jurassic...
Ric Wood
Aug 29, 20241 min read


Theo Wanne 15% discount with RICWOOD affiliate code on their webstore
As a Theo Wanne artist (their mouthpieces are the best), I have a discount code for you all: just enter my name in capitals, no spaces - ...
Ric Wood
Aug 5, 20241 min read


Spider webs? No. Non, never!
So... ...today I came across a spider web as I pulled out a sax to service. This is a sax that has been played in the last week, and in...
Ric Wood
Mar 18, 20241 min read


Happy Belated New Year Folks! New Year. New Blog.
So...we're great at repairs and servicing of your instruments. What we're terrible at is blogging our adventures and amazing instruments...
Ric Wood
Jan 31, 20241 min read


Blogging time - The Fixing Hut blog launches
Welcome to my new blog
Ric Wood
Nov 1, 20221 min read
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