The Brass Ark offers repairs at The Brass Medic, a repair shop headed up by brass craftsman and superb trombonist, Brad Close.
You will find Instruments, Cases, Mouthpieces and accessories available for purchase in the “For Sale” section of this website. I will update the website as frequently as possible with lots of photos showing a true depiction of the item.
The Gallery is where I display my collection of brass instrument. You will find photos and descriptions of the instruments in my personal collection. I try to use them all on various performances around town.
In the Journal portion of my site I will write about new instruments I come across, post photos of other musician’s instruments and information I collect that I think will be interest to my readers. My hope is that this section of the website could be a great resource for people looking to learn more about the world of brass instruments.
NEWS
updated: January 21, 2012
The For Sale page has been updated with organized categories per instrument. Just click on whichever category you're looking at and the page will organize for you. If you're just interested in browsing photos, the sold items are still available to view. Sorry it took so long, but it should make viewing this page much easier! There are over 1000 photos on this page, so please have patience in letting them load (might take 1-2 minutes depending on your connection)
Brass Ark has a new showroom:
3656 Foothill Blvd
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818)957-2448
Hours are by appointment, mailing address is different. If you call and I'm not there, leave a message and I will call you back. Emailing goes straight to my smartphone, so fastest service is by email.Thank you.
Check out the Journal section for an update: John Cather custom alto sackbut mouthpiece
The Krippendorf Custom Wooden Trumpet Stand is available! Trombone Stand now available!
Policies Page updated
NEW: Vintage Leadpipes may be available in the near future
Leadpipes are moving forward. Hope to be testing the first prototypes this month, with production by the first of the year. Pipes available will be: 1962 Bach Mt Vernon 42 leadpipe, 1919 Conn 8H leadpipe, 1947 Conn 88H leadpipe, Burt Herrick 62H leadpipe, 1945 Bach New York 50B bass trombone leadpipe. If you're interested, drop me an email and I'll let you know when they are available.
NEW: Instruments Wanted Section!
I will be maintaining a list of wanted instruments. If you're looking for a particular trumpet, trombone, french horn, tuba or even a rare mouthpiece. Send me an email and I'll add you to my list. At the same time, if you have a horn to sell or trade, check out the list to see if I have a client searching for your item.