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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Took my alto sax in for a service due to some issues I was having in the low range. Sun found and fixed the leaks, tweaked the regulation and replaced a couple of crusty pads on the palm keys and top... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It was an absolute pleasure to have visited this place. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, making me feel right at home. The staff were exceptionally friendly and attentive, ensuring that every nee... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sun has serviced several instruments for me. She repaired and set up my clarinet that had been left dormant for over a decade and had moth-eaten pads. It now plays beautifully, amazing work. The bil... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sun at SH Music removed a substantial dent on the crook of my Schilke Eb sop cornet. The result was fantastic. Very competitive price and efficient service. Highly recommend SH Music for repairs. Th... See more

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  1. Musical Instrument Repair Shop

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SH Music is a Musical Instrument Repair Workshop located in Reading, Berkshire. We take on woodwind and brass repairs as well as set up, tuning and servicing. Does your instrument need a tweak, or is it time for it’s annual service? We can quickly assess and quote for work done to fit your schedule.


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4.9

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Expert and friendly service

Took my alto sax in for a service due to some issues I was having in the low range. Sun found and fixed the leaks, tweaked the regulation and replaced a couple of crusty pads on the palm keys and top F#. It plays great once again, thanks Sun! :)

9 January 2026
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Thanks for your lovely feedback Matt! Glad we could sort it so easily. Best wishes, Sun @ SH Music

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sun knows her stuff

Sun knows her stuff, and I am very pleased that she sorted my Tenor Sax out. She is very honest about any problems you may have with your instrument, and will do her best rectify them. Very pleased with her work, and will defiantly go back to her, if I need more work done.

2 December 2025
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Many thanks for taking the time to review the service Jon, see you soon! Best wishes, Sun @ SH Music

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Dent removal

Sun at SH Music removed a substantial dent on the crook of my Schilke Eb sop cornet. The result was fantastic. Very competitive price and efficient service. Highly recommend SH Music for repairs. Thanks again, Gerry

1 December 2025
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Thanks for leaving such a positive review Gerry! Best wishes, Sun @ SH Music

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Efficient, reliable - great service

Straight to the point - efficient, reliable - great service

1 December 2025
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Many thanks for your review Alan, it was a pleasure to work on your sax. Best wishes,
Sun @ SH Music

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It was an absolute pleasure to have…

It was an absolute pleasure to have visited this place. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, making me feel right at home. The staff were exceptionally friendly and attentive, ensuring that every need was met with a smile. The food was nothing short of incredible, with flavors that were both rich and comforting. I left with a full heart and an eagerness to return soon.

22 November 2025
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Hi Tracy, I think you've got two places mixed up as this is for a Musical Instrument Repair Workshop! Sounds like you had a lovely time at this establishment, so I hope you can find their Trustpilot. I'm sure they'd be delighted by this fantastic review. Best wishes, Sun @ SH Music

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sun did another great job

Sun did another great job with some fine adjustments on my clarinet. She works quickly and efficiently to get the instrument into top playing condition.

17 November 2025
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Many thanks for your visit and for taking the time to write this lovely review Barbara. Best wishes, Sun @ SH Music

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Always pleased with the results SH…

Always pleased with the results SH Music.
This time my sax had to wait a quite a while due to the extent of the work. Busy by demand tells you what you need to know.

7 November 2025
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Thanks for your lovely feedback Trevor! Hope you have lots of fun blasting your sax. Best wishes, Sun @ SH Music

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic service

Fantastic service! Sun was very knowledgeable and offered helpful advice about my daughter’s flute. The repair was done quickly and professionally — it sounds perfect again! We’re absolutely delighted with the experience and would highly recommend SH to anyone who needs their instrument repaired or serviced.

23 October 2025
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Thanks for taking the time to write this lovely feedback An! It's much appreciated. Best wishes, Sun @ SH Music

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Outstanding Service at SH Music

Highly Recommended for Saxophone Servicing!

I recently had my alto saxophone serviced at SH Music and was genuinely impressed with the entire experience. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Sun, who promptly conducted an inspection of my sax. She clearly explained the necessary work, confirmed the very reasonable cost, and to my delight, assured me the service would be completed in just 30 minutes.

True to her word, the work was carried out swiftly and efficiently. Afterwards, Sun provided a clear and concise explanation of everything that had been done, ensuring I understood the full extent of the service. The transparency and excellent communication were truly commendable.

I wholeheartedly recommend SH Music to any musician. Their exceptional skill in servicing, combined with fantastic value for money and thorough explanations, makes them a top-notch choice. A truly fantastic and reliable service all round!

22 July 2025
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Thank you for the heart warming review and recommendation, Gene! It's much appreciated. I look forward to seeing you next year. Best wishes, Sun @ SH Music

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service, would recommend!

I brought in my saxophone which had been unplayed for many years, and Sun gave me a great overview of my options for getting it back into a playable condition. Once I had it booked in for servicing she kept me up-to-date on the progress and had the work completed promptly, I'm extremely pleased with how well it now plays again!

3 July 2025
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Reply from SH Music

Thanks for taking the time to write your lovely review, Kate. Happy to help and I hope you enjoy playing your sax! All the best, Sun @ SH Music

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant overall experience

Great emergency repair and hugely efficient service throughout. Will be using again!

3 June 2025
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Thanks for your review Jamie, really glad we could sort you out and look forward to seeing you next time. Best wishes, Sun @SH Music

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A high quality, friendly, transparent and flexible service. Thank you!

Sun was highly responsive, really helpful, flexible in when she could fit me in, and most importantly has made a great job of servicing my flute. She gave me a quote based on the work she could see needed doing, but the final price was based on the actual time spent - in my case coming out slightly cheaper than the original quote she gave me. Everything was transparent and clearly discussed, and she gave me clear options for different levels of service she could provide. I'm really happy with the service she provided and would happily recommend her to anyone needing wind instrument repairs/service. Thanks Sun!

26 April 2025
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Reply from SH Music

Thanks for taking the time to write such a wonderful review Paul. It was a joy to work on your Flute and I hope it gives you a lovely season for play. Best wishes, Sun

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Yamaha Flute repair and clean

I was delighted to have found that Sun gave a good indication of likely costs for repair and clean, in advance, and that the whole process of sending the Yamaha flute, it being serviced and returned was very easy and timely. My daughter is very happy to have her flute in working order again, and spotlessly clean! Thank you, Sun.

30 April 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Professional expertise - highly recommended

Sun was professional and efficient and delivered an excellent service job for my clarinet. She clearly is very experienced in her field. I felt confident leaving my instrument with her and am very pleased with the result! Thank you! Highly recommend!

14 April 2025
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Thanks for your lovely review, Helen. I'm glad to hear you're happy with the work, and look forward to seeing you again in the future. Best wishes, Sun @ SH Music

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent flute service

Sun provided a lovely service for my student Yamaha flute. It was rather dirty on the wires and needed a good clean all over. She is very honest in her initial appraisal and outlined the options available to me. So far there don't appear to be any issues, and I am finding the top notes especially are coming out a lot nicer than before! I will definitely use her again in future.

7 April 2025
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Reply from SH Music

Thanks for leaving such lovely feedback Jane. I'm glad the Flute feels better and you're enjoying the work. Have fun playing and please don't hesitate to get in touch if you need any future tweaks. Best wishes, Sun @ SH Music

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant First Training Session, looking forward to more!

I have just come back from my first lesson with Sun and can honestly say that my mind is full (in a good way). The 3 hour session was packed full of focused teaching, providing clear instruction on how to diagnose issues, replace pads and regulate the instrument as well. I cannot wait to get practicing and learning more about this impressive trade!

9 April 2025
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Reply from SH Music

Hi Dom, many thanks for your lovely review, it is much appreciated. I'm glad to hear you found the session useful and can't wait to build you on this knowledge with you. Best wishes,
Sun @ SH Music

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Bass Clarinet Service

Sun has recently serviced my bass clarinet and I can't fault the professionalism and attention given to my instrument. I've been following her on Instagram for a few years and enjoy her content. She's enthuastic and friendly and glad I left my instrument in her capable hands. We had a consultation for her to look over the instrument and give her opinion on what needed work doing and a few weeks later, I dropped it off on a Monday and by Friday it was ready to pick up. She serviced what was discussed and my instrument plays better than ever. Her workshop is easy to get to from Reading station; I walked there which took 25 minutes.

24 February 2025
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Thanks for taking the time to write such a brilliant review, Joe! It was a pleasure to work with you and your bass. Best wishes, Sun @ SH Music

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A pleasure to deal with and an excellent job

Sun has repaired our daughters saxophone twice after it has been dropped. Both repair jobs have been completed to a very high standard and competitively priced. Thank you very much.

28 February 2025
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Many thanks for taking the time to review the service, it was a pleasure and apart from the knocks the sax is luckily being taken care of well which makes it so easily fixed. Best wishes, Sun @ SH Music

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent experience 👌

Lovely customer service and my sax has never sounded so good! Sun is fantastic and I’d highly recommend her.

21 February 2025
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Reply from SH Music

Thanks for leaving such a beaming review Lizzie. I'm glad to hear your Alto feels great again! I look forward to getting the Tenor feeling ace as well. Best wishes, Sun @ SH Music

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