Repair Department
Tatum Music is well known throughout East Texas for quality and timely band instrument repair. Our full-service repair shops are open six days a week in Longview and Tyler, with a combined 200+ years of repair technician experience. As the premier factory-authorized dealer and repair facility in East Texas for all major instrument brands, Tatum Music performs thousands of repairs annually for individuals, schools, and universities. Don’t hesitate to call and speak with one of our experienced technicians or drop in for a free estimate!
Ultrasonic Cleaning
Both locations use an ultrasonic cleaner for instrument flushes rather than a traditional chemical bath. This method is safer than caustic chemicals and can prolong the life of the instrument without compromising any cleaning effectiveness.
Jim Enns, Longview Shop Foreman

Ryan Bates, Tyler Shop Foreman

Some of the services offered by our Repair shops:
Brass Instruments
- Ultrasonic Clean
- Dent Removal
- Soldering
- Valve and slide conditioning
- Silver buff/polish
Woodwind Instruments
- New pads and corks
- Adjustments
- Fix bent keys and bad springs
- Complete overhaul
- Mouthpiece sanitizing
Percussion
- Replace snare drumheads
- Lug and throw off replacement
- Snare strainer replacement
Strings
- Restring
- Bridge adjustment
- Truss rod adjustment
- Setup
Case Repair
- Handle replacement
- Latch replacement
- Hinge replacement