Throughout the Instrument Dr. blog I will be exploring topics I run across on a daily basis. Everything from typical repairs that I see, to frequently asked questions I get.
So lets start at the beginning of how things break in the first place ....
Maintenance vs. Repair....
The definition of "'maintenance" according to wiki is:The process of keeping something in good condition. Once an instrument is in need of extensive repair, it has already crossed the line in which the act of " maintaining" will no longer serve it's purpose. Something is no longer in "good condition." The best way to keep your instrument in "good condition" is to regularly have it inspected by a professional. That is where I come in! When you bring your instrument into my shop, I don't just look at the area you are having problems with. I thoroughly check the instrument from top to bottom and point out any issues that have a potential to become problematic. Resolving the potential problem now will result in less damage occurring to the instrument and ultimately less expense to the consumer.
Join me to take a look at examples of instruments that missed their opportunity to be kept in "good condition" and have now crossed over into the REPAIR ZONE (insert twilight zone theme music here!).......
So lets start at the beginning of how things break in the first place ....
Maintenance vs. Repair....
The definition of "'maintenance" according to wiki is:The process of keeping something in good condition. Once an instrument is in need of extensive repair, it has already crossed the line in which the act of " maintaining" will no longer serve it's purpose. Something is no longer in "good condition." The best way to keep your instrument in "good condition" is to regularly have it inspected by a professional. That is where I come in! When you bring your instrument into my shop, I don't just look at the area you are having problems with. I thoroughly check the instrument from top to bottom and point out any issues that have a potential to become problematic. Resolving the potential problem now will result in less damage occurring to the instrument and ultimately less expense to the consumer.
Join me to take a look at examples of instruments that missed their opportunity to be kept in "good condition" and have now crossed over into the REPAIR ZONE (insert twilight zone theme music here!).......
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