Great service, they had an old trumpet that has been sitting for years and years unplayed back up and running with no stuck valves and new cork and felt and cleaned and ready to blow! Really nice people there and super cool dogs! Requested a once over for the horn and it had one stuck valve at the time we dropped it off. They recommended the cleaning and that it might resolve all the issues and it did. They provided up front pricing for the repair and came in under the estimate since all it needed was the cleaning tune up. read more

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Brought in my Bach trumpet with a badly bent bell. Had it sonic washed and fixed within 30 minutes! WOW. Quick and quality service. Now my horn plays like a dream. read more

Had a horn in for service, wash, and valve lapping. Pricing was standard, work was great! Turnaround was quick. No complaints.

Amazing experience and they always do a great job with my equipment. Friendly staff and quick service.

Fair prices and quick turnaround around. Off the beaten path but definitely worth it imo.

I called Sawday Horns as I have an old 1913 York Cornet in excellent condition I'm trying to sell. Don answered the phone - and gave me every possible tip I would need. From how to assess my horn's condition, to where to place my ad, to how to write it - he must have spent 45 minutes with me on the phone. Not only is he a great guy, but he's a wealth of information on the history and use of brass instruments in general. I even called him back today and asked a few more detailed questions, which he readily answered. Sawday Horns gets 5 Stars in every department. Don is brilliant, generous with both his time and wisdom, helpful in his advice and a wealth of experience in music in general and brass instruments in particular. Couldn't ask for more! Daniel - Woodland Hills, CA read more

My daughter was starting elementary school band tomorrow, but her starter trumpet really needed a chemical bath and a few dings out of the bell. I stopped by hoping to get it done in a few days because it's the beginning of the school year. Well Juan said, "let me see what I can do..." And he called me back within the hour and had it done! Just for reference, it was about $80 for the bath, and $20 for the repairs. read more

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Don checked over my daughter's trombone and managed to fix a problem 2 other techs could not fix. He took the time to show us how to maintain the trouble area with a different viscosity oil and the problem is no more!! He knows what he's doing! read more

Went in for a quick cork repair on the neck. Took about 15 mims. They take cash. Would definitely go back

My daughter just told me she needed her flute fixed so that she can try out for the Symphonic Wind or something at her school. She needed it right away, like tomorrow. I can't believe her. I searched yelp and found this place. The moment I walked in, Don greeted me and looked at the flute. Very warm and friendly welcome. He's very good at what he does. He took it to his desk and started working on it right away. Took about less than 10 minutes and he was done. Amazing. I thought I'd had to leave it a couple days. He says it was a quick fix, but still, I'm very impressed. I'm so happy to have found this place. I will be coming here from now on. I highly recommend this place. Great service and Don is incredible. Very fun to talk to as well. read more

Staple of the Southern California music scene. It's really a one stop shop for wind instruments. Some days Don's a bit of that 'gruff shop owner' type, but you can catch him in moments of sweetness. The knowledge of brass instruments stored in that brain is truly impressive. If you call and get Juan you really hit the jackpot though! read more

I've taken my son's instruments here (trumpet, euphonium, baritone, and tuba) for repairs and tuning, had them repair a Boy Scout bugle, and even purchased a new trombone from them (a factory second at significant price savings). They have nearly always been rock solid on speed and attention to detail. The one time that a slide wasn't as smooth as it should be, they went right back to work on it when I raised the issue. Hours can be a bit iconoclastic - I learned a lesson once when I didn't call first to verify that they were open. On the other hand, they've stayed open an hour late to accommodate me. read more

These guys are amazing. Check the before and after pics to see the remarkable quality of their work. They really care about musicians and their instruments. You may have to make a couple calls to get a hold of them, but its worth it. I wont go anywhere else for all my instrument repairs and maintenance. read more

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I took my horn there for a minor repair and they were able to fix it while I waited. Yes, it was a minor repair but this saved me from having to drive a long way, drop the horn off for who knows how long then go back and get it. Thanks so much for the great service! read more

My 15 year old son waited until the day before band classes started up to let me know that his flute needed repairs. I went to three different music shops before I found Sawday & Holmes. I called first, anticipating they would say what every other store said (yes we can fix it but we'll have it for at least a month...next time don't wait till the end of summer). BUT...much to my surprise they said bring it in and we'll try to get it done by tomorrow. I jumped in my car and raced over to their shop (a little hard to find...it's in the shopping center with Howard's Appliances) and now I'm standing in the store as they repair the flute while I wait! This is my new go-to shop for our inevitable future flute issues. ...also, everyone I dealt with so far has been patient with my musical ignorance and has been REALLY friendly & helpful. read more

Can't give this shop enough stars!!! First of all, these are some of the nicest guys in the city and they not only know how to repair and clean your instrument, they know their music, too! I have been coming to them for many years from the time my son had his first used trumpet that needed a complete overhaul, to service on his current Bach Strat that gets a yearly acid bath, dent removal, and valve alignment. These guys can do it all, at some of the best prices in the L.A. area, too. Give them a call before you go down their to find out how busy they are. Even when they are swamped with work, they still take time to find out what it is that you need. Once again, I can not recommend this shop enough! read more

Probably one of the best horn repairmen around. Don is the master when it comes to this. Fast, friendly and efficient. He has had my business for almost 2 decades now. read more

Took in a tuba to get some dents out and they took it in right away! Excellent customer service and extremely fair prices. Totally worth the drive! read more

This place is awesome. I took my horn in yesterday and told me it would be ready by the afternoon. The next day. Next day comes and I get a call that it is ready so I asked if it was ok if I could be there a little after close and he said "anything for you". He had waited an hour after his shop had closed just so I can have my horn ready for a performance this weekend. They sure have my business for years to come. I am very happy with his customer service. I will definitely recommend all of my friends to come here. read more

Taken several instruments to this shop and every time they have have been professional and with the best prices. Extremely knowledgeable and forever my go to guys for all my instruments. Don actually sat there and answered not only questions on repair but on how to play the instrument better. Great guys. read more

Best repair shop I have used in my 15 years of teaching. I called these guys and told them the sound I was getting out of one of my student's tubas. They knew exactly what it was and walked me through it on the phone. They could have told me to bring it in but they decided to help me on the phone. I will be bringing all of my business to these guys. read more

Don did a great job bringing back to life my Yamaha trumpet that I hadn't picked up in 15+ years. Smooth as the day I bought it. Looking forward to playing again! read more

My youngest son has been asking for nearly two years to begin trumpet so the hunt began for a good quality, inexpensive instrument. Having been involved in music for a considerable amount of my life, I had a few requirements for a beginning instrument regarding tone, ease of sound, and instrument build quality. I called the store and spoke with Don, the owner, for quite awhile before deciding to drive up from the San Diego area, to try out his student model horns. While I have good instrument stores around me that had a rent to own program, I made the long drive to Sawday and Holmes because of their in depth knowledge and numerous different makes and models of trumpets available at great prices. After spending an hour or so playing and replaying several different models and brands, I walked away with two instruments, one new and the other in excellent used shape, and a fantastic price! Make sure that this is one of your stops if you're looking for quality instruments. Don will take great care of your needs and you! Thanks, Don! read more

Terrible experiences here with my horn cleanings and repairs.