Chris Cromer

Well Tempered Opinions

Music EN ↓ 8 episodes

A Podcast hosted by four musical instrument repair technicians; Chris, Eliza, Vince & Steve who work together at A minor Tune Up Brass & Woodwind Services in Wilmington, DE. Tune in to hear discussions on industry topics such as gear maintenance, advice and an insiders perspective on a career in instrument repair. Contact us with questions: admin@aminortuneup.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Be sure to visit the podcast's website and support the creator: www.AminorTuneUp.com

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Chris Cromer

Episodes

Lubrication 24.04.2024 15:38

Insert all measure of slippery jokes here. From reducing friction of all kinds to conditioning the metal it's important to get the chemistry right. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Traveling with your Instruments 24.04.2024 9:45

In this last episode we discuss the pitfalls of traveling with the physical manifestation(s) of your livelihood without it becoming a tragic statistic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Repair Horror Stories 24.04.2024 9:56

In this episode we reminisce about our most daunting as well as some of our least proud moments Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Refinishing Instruments 24.04.2024 11:26

Here we expand on the topic of instrument finishes, how they wear, options to restore them and how to tell if an instrument is original or has in fact been refinished. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Different Instrument Finishes 24.04.2024 13:25

Here we discuss the different finishes, such as plated and lacquered, and the pros and cons associated with each. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Making Your Own Tools 24.04.2024 8:33

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Essential Repair Tools 24.04.2024 11:24

In this episode we wax on about some of the more common types of tools used in our profession, albeit just a scratch of the surface. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Instrument Repair as a Career 23.04.2024 11:02

In this first episode, which is sure to be a hit, the gang talks about how they how all got into their respective instrument repair careers and were able to achieve their current status (or lack thereof) in the industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.