The Saxophone Shoppe Story

 Since 2021 The Saxophone Shoppe has been providing quality saxophone & clarinet repairs and services 

The Saxophone Shoppe
The Saxophone Shoppe Duke

Our Repair Technician - Duke 

I have been a musician as long as I can remember. My parents purchased my instrument when I was around 6 or 7. A few years later I fell in love with playing the Saxophone. With some great mentors and tutors I continued to develop my skills, performing in various local bands and music groups, which helped me grow as a saxophonist and has indeed been a great asset to knowing how a saxophone should play. 

My journey with instrument repair in 2020. After a few years of making music, my saxophone just wasn't playing like it used to. Certain notes just weren't playing right, the mechanisms just weren't moving like they should, my instrument just didn't feel right. I quickly discovered the lack of instrument repair technicians in Hawkes bay. Knowing the time it takes to send my saxophone away to Auckland or Wellington to get repaired, not only in shipping time but because all of the repair technicians are so busy in New Zealand, I knew something needed to be done. I decided to learn instrument repair to serve our music community here in Hawkes Bay.  

After some time, I found a 'Learn saxophone repair online' and quickly discovered my passion for repair. I was so inspired by the amazing people at Lisa's clarinet shop and their desire to train repair technicians worldwide to serve their communities, I knew I had to continue with their Master Technician courses. Learning from an amazing tutor in Bruce Marking with his 40 years of experience in woodwind repair really was a dream come true.

I am so proud of the work I am doing to support so many musicians and students in Hawkes bay to have instruments that are not only playing better, but inspire them to increase their love for music and grow their desire to share it with others. I can't wait to hear your story and help you to get your instrument in top playing condition

Duke Smith-Holley

Saxophone & Woodwind Technician

 

Certified Since 2022

 Trained by one of the worlds finest repair technicians. Master Technician Bruce Marking

100% Quality
Guarantee

 We are committed to high quality work. All of our repairs come with a three month guarantee

Affordable

Prices

 Simple, fair pricing to get your instrument in top playing condition without breaking the bank

Our Store

Our store is perfectly setup for all your repair needs to get you playing again as quickly as possible. 

Whether you need a basic check up, a few adjustments, replace a pad or two, right through to a full clean, oil, adjust service we are here to help. 

We specialise in saxophone repair but can also assist with clarinet repairs. We love our workshop in sunny Hawkes Bay and know you will too. 

We also stock a small selection of the finest Reeds and accessories on the market, Including Boston Sax Shop Reeds which are incredibly consistent and produce a warm, round tone. We also stock a supply of cleaning swabs and other essentials. 

We are open Monday-Friday 3pm-8pm & Saturday 10am-5pm by Appointment only. Please contact us to book a time to visit.  

Interested in Learning Woodwind Repair?

Lisa's Clarinet Shop have amazing courses for Saxophone, Clarinet and Flute repair for all levels of knowledge so you can get started wherever you are on your journey. Using the Canvas LMS platform to provide a "Learn at your own pace" style of learning. Each course includes Live Classes, One on One Lessons and Work-Alongs with Master Repair Technicians. Ask us about these courses, we would love to help you to get involved 

professional Quality work

With expertise and precision to get your saxophone in top playing condition 

Saxophone Repairs

Saxophone & Clarinet

Service & repairs

Saxophone pad work

Maintenance

& cleaning

Repair advice

Advice

& tips

services we provide

Head over to our services page to learn about all the services we offer