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Renovation masters at Open

London Fohqudill Instruments will be at the forthcoming British Open to showcase their market leading renovation, repair, valve overhaul and plating services.

Fohqudill
 

FH Lambert's subsidiary arm, London Fohqudill Instruments will be showcasing their market leading services at the forthcoming British Open Championship at Symphony Hall in Birmingham.

World class

The company is renowned for the world class quality of its repair, renovation, valve overhaul and plating services which has seen players and bands from all over the world send their instruments to their HQ in Watford.

Latest help

The latest has been Tredegar, who got in touch to get emergency repairs of an EEb tuba ahead of their British Open appearance.

"We are delighted at the service and the quality of the work undertaken,"Band Manager Alwyn Powell told 4BR.

"Daniel Lambert and the technicians at Fohqudill went above and beyond with what they did — and the result is an instrument that is as good a new.

We would fully recommend the company to any player and band. They have been simply outstanding."

Pleased

Managing Director Daniel Lambert was also pleased by the outcome. "It's always good to be able to produce work that is appreciated. We ensure we work closely with our customers and we are proud of our reputation for service and quality.

I'm looking forward to meeting players and band representatives at Symphony Hall and to showcase our services to them."

We would fully recommend the company to any player and band. They have been simply outstandingTredegar Band

Meeting needs

So if you want a complete overhaul, specific repairs or fantastic plating renovations or a bespoke finish (from black nickel to 24ct gold) then make sure you seek Daniel out.

Contact:

Fohqudill Instruments for your request and pricing on 01923 229444 or e-mail: enquiries@fohqudill.com

Find out more:
http://www.fohqudill.com

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