Serving Vernon, CT Since 1975

When Your Instrument Needs Expert Care—Who Do You Trust?

For over 50 years, Excel Instrument Repair has been the trusted name in instrument repair, restoration, and sales in the Greater Hartford area. We treat every instrument as if it were our own.

Call (860) 614-2946 Explore Services

What We Do

Comprehensive Instrument Care

From routine maintenance to full restorations, our skilled technicians handle all makes and models with the precision your instrument deserves.

Repairs & Adjustments

Professional repair services for woodwind, brass, and string instruments. From stuck keys and leaking pads to valve alignment and bridge work.

Full Restorations

Complete instrument restoration bringing vintage and well-worn instruments back to playing condition—with the same care and attention to original detail.

Pre-Purchase Inspections

Buying used? Our thorough inspections reveal hidden issues before you commit, saving you from costly surprises and helping you make a confident decision.

New & Used Sales

Browse our curated selection of quality new and pre-owned instruments. Each instrument is inspected and set up before it reaches our floor.

School & Band Programs

We partner with schools and band programs throughout the region, offering group pricing, emergency repairs, and instrument rental programs.

Accessories & Supplies

Reeds, ligatures, cleaning supplies, cases, and everything you need to keep your instrument in top playing shape between visits.

Inside Excel Instrument Repair workshop with tools and instruments

Our Story

A Tradition of Craftsmanship in Every Repair

Since 1975, Excel Instrument Repair has served musicians, educators, and students across Connecticut with unwavering dedication to quality and integrity.

What began as a one-person operation in Vernon has grown into the region's most trusted instrument service center—still family-owned, still personally run, and still committed to the same standard of excellence that earned our reputation.

We believe every instrument—whether a student's first cornet or a professional's vintage horn—deserves the same careful, expert attention. That philosophy has kept our customers coming back for five decades.

50+

Years in Business

10K+

Instruments Serviced

CT Locations

Our Locations

Four Locations, One Standard of Excellence

Excel Instrument Repair operates four locations across Connecticut, each staffed by experienced technicians dedicated to exceptional service.

Vernon

51 Peterson Rd
Vernon, CT 06066

New Britain

685 Farmington Ave
New Britain, CT 06051

Bloomfield

944 Bloomfield Ave
Bloomfield, CT 06002

Hartford

1322 Farmington Ave
Hartford, CT 06105

Testimonials

What Our Customers Say

Generations of musicians trust us with their instruments—here's what a few have to share.

I've been bringing my family's instruments here for over twenty years. The level of care and expertise is unmatched in the region. They restored my grandmother's flute beautifully.

Margaret T.

Vernon, CT

As a band director, I rely on Excel for all our school repairs. Their turnaround is fast, their prices are fair, and they treat our instruments with real respect. An invaluable partner.

David R.

Band Director, Greater Hartford

They helped me find the perfect student clarinet and set it up so well that my daughter took to it immediately. Honest advice and genuine expertise—not easy to find.

Susan K.

Parent & Musician

Get in Touch

Ready to Give Your Instrument the Care It Deserves?

Call us to schedule a repair, ask about our current inventory, or stop by any of our four Connecticut locations. We're here to help.

Call (860) 614-2946

excelrepair@yahoo.com 51 Peterson Rd, Vernon, CT 06066