Expert woodwind repair & servicing for every musician.
Specific repairs and maintenance. To keep your instrument going.
A comprehensive clean, oil, check & adjustment of your instrument.
The full works. No stone left unturned. For instruments that need a full repad.
Unsure? Free no commitment consultation available.
Call, email or fill in the contact form with your instrument and issue.
Bring it to the Bournemouth workshop or arrange a courier collection.
You'll receive a clear, no-surprises quote before any work begins.
Work is carried out by hand at the workshop, using quality pads, corks and springs.
Collect in person or have it couriered back to you, ready to play.
Craig Ferguson Woodwinds repairs, services and restores the full woodwind family: saxophone, clarinet, flute, oboe and bassoon, from student models to professional and vintage instruments. Every make and model is welcome, including Yamaha, Selmer, Yanagisawa, Buffet Crampon, Jupiter, Trevor James, P. Mauriat, Conn-Selmer, Howarth and vintage marques such as Conn, Buescher and King.
Whether it’s a minor leak or a full vintage restoration, your instrument is in safe hands. Visit the workshop in Bournemouth or arrange a courier collection.
Dorset, UK
Based in Bournemouth, Dorset, the workshop welcomes musicians from across the South Coast, including Poole, Christchurch, Southampton, Salisbury and the wider Dorset and Hampshire area. For players further afield, a nationwide courier collection and return service is available.
Craig Ferguson has built a strong reputation for his work, supporting a wide range of professional musicians including Graeme Blevins (RAYE, Kylie Minogue), James Mollison (Ezra Collective), Naomi Sullivan (Professor at Royal Northern College), Kyle Horch (Professor at Royal College) and Andy McKay (Roxy Music), as well as many students and dedicated players.
Craig began his repair journey with Kent Music, where he was part of the music resources team. This role gave him a strong foundation in repairing woodwind, brass, and string instruments. Keen to develop his skills further, he later joined Sax.co.uk, working on instruments both old and new under the guidance of head technician Amy Pilcher. After several successful years with the team, Craig took the opportunity to lead saxophone servicing and repairs at Howarth of London.
Craig has also continued to refine his craft through specialist training, including the Trevor Head Woodwind course, and by learning from respected technicians such as Daniel Bangham, Anton Bourdillon, Neil Clark, and Paul Charman.
As a musician himself, Craig understands how important it is for an instrument to feel right. His focus is simple: to help you get the best possible sound and control from your instrument. With a friendly, straightforward approach, he offers honest advice and ensures you feel confident and comfortable every step of the way.
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Each instrument will undergo an assessment to determine what work will be required. This will decide how long it will take to get your instrument back in working order.
Once your instrument has been assessed, the technician will provide a quote which won’t change, so there won’t be any hidden surprises.
Yes, we operate by appointment only. Please contact us to arrange one.
Most saxophones benefit from a full service every 12 to 18 months, or annually for regularly-played instruments, to keep pads sealing properly and mechanisms running smoothly.
Servicing starts from £200 depending on the instrument and condition, with a fixed quote provided after a free assessment, so there are no surprises.
Yes. Vintage and older instruments can be sympathetically restored, preserving their original character while bringing the mechanism back to full working order.
Yes, please inform us when you contact us. A quote for delivery/collection will be provided once we know your location.
We accept all major payment types. Credit/Debit card, Cash and Bank Transfer.
We may be able to provide a hire instrument so you don’t miss your rehearsal or lesson. Please enquire to check availability.
Yes, all levels are welcome, from beginner student models through to professional and vintage instruments.
A repair fixes a specific issue (like a leak or sticking key), while a full service is a complete clean, oil, check and adjustment of the whole instrument to restore it to top playing condition.
