Business Details
23 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Expert Musical Instrument Repairs in Maidstone
MultiTech Musical Instrument Workshop was founded in 2003 by Anton Bourdillon, a highly skilled technician with over 20 years of technical experience. Our workshop combines Anton's formal training through a City & Guilds Higher Award in Musical Instrument Technology with hands-on expertise gained from working in established music shops. We specialise in repairing brass, percussion, string, and woodwind instruments, offering emergency on-the-spot repairs and a 3-month guarantee on all work. Our services cater to musicians across Kent, London, and the South East, with flexible appointment scheduling to accommodate client needs. Anton's background in engineering and lifelong passion for music ensure a unique blend of technical precision and industry knowledge.We prioritise personal service, reasonable repair turnaround times, and restoration of vintage instruments to suit individual playing styles. Our commitment to quality is reflected in our diverse client base and the comprehensive range of repair tasks we handle, from minor servicing to intricate restoration projects. We also provide second-hand instruments and accessories, all checked and set up to ensure optimal performance. Our workshop's reputation is built on Anton's dedication to continuous learning, having studied under respected industry professionals during his training. We remain focused on delivering reliable, expert repair services tailored to the needs of musicians at all levels.
Services
Brass Instrument Repairs
Percussion Restoration
String Instrument Setup
Woodwind Maintenance
Emergency Repairs
Vintage Instrument Restoration
Drum Skinning
Instrument Servicing
Repair Assessments
Second-Hand Instruments
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of technical experience in instrument repairs
- We offer on-the-spot emergency repair services for urgent needs
- All repair work comes with a 3-month guarantee
- We serve Kent, London and the South East regions comprehensively
- We provide personal service with reasonable return times on repairs
Associations and certifications
- City & Guilds
Services
Brass Instrument Repairs
Specialist repair service for brass instruments including piston and rotary valves, slides, dents, soldering, and polishing. Our technician handles complex restoration tasks while maintaining instrument integrity. Servicing covers all maintenance needs for trumpets, cornets, and similar instruments.
Percussion Restoration
Comprehensive percussion instrument restoration including drum reskinning, tuning, snare drum servicing, and bass pedal repairs. We handle both modern and vintage percussion equipment with specialist techniques. Our services cover all types of tuned percussion and timpani.
String Instrument Setup
Expert setup and repair service for violin and guitar family instruments. Includes bow rehairing, bridge adjustment, crack repairs, and neck adjustments. We ensure optimal playability for both acoustic and electric string instruments.
Woodwind Maintenance
Specialist maintenance for clarinets, flutes, saxophones, oboes, and bassoons. Services include pad replacement, key regulation, tuning, and corking. We handle both routine maintenance and complex restoration projects for woodwind instruments.
Emergency Repairs
On-the-spot emergency repair service for urgent instrument issues. Available for assessment and immediate solutions to critical instrument problems. Designed to help musicians resolve sudden instrument failures quickly and efficiently.
People
Anton Bourdillon
Owner & Technician
Owner and lead technician with 20+ years' experience. Qualified with a City & Guilds Higher Award in 1995 after studying at Merton College. Combines engineering background with musical expertise to deliver specialist instrument repairs.
Questions
What types of instruments do you repair?
We repair brass, percussion, string, and woodwind instruments including emergency repairs for most instrument types.
Do you offer emergency repair services?
Yes, we provide on-the-spot emergency repair assessments and urgent repair solutions for musicians in need.
What areas do you serve?
We serve musicians across Kent, London, and the South East regions with flexible appointment scheduling.
Do you sell second-hand instruments?
Yes, we offer checked and set-up second-hand instruments with after-sales support available.
What guarantees do you offer?
All our repair work comes with a 3-month guarantee covering the quality of our services.
Reviews (1)
Graeme
Jun 11, 2020
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Have used Anton for my clarinet and Sax servicing and repairs for years. They always feel great after he has worked on them.
