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A PROFESSIONAL
Iona Walker is a graduate of the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and professional oboist and reed maker based in Northamptonshire. She set up the very successful double reed site IonaReed.co.uk in 2014 which has gone from strength to strength in offering both oboists and bassoonists high quality reeds and accessories.
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Following in the footsteps of her father Dr Robert Walker, an instrument repairer and engineer based in Durham, Iona trained as a woodwind repairer and launched Walker Woodwind Repairs in 2018. Iona offers a friendly and efficient service - with a specialism in double reed repairs - and her many years' performing experience ensures that all woodwind instruments can play at their best.
& FRIENDLY SERVICE

OFFERING QUALITY REPAIRS NEAR YOU
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THE CHECK OVER
This is for well maintained instruments and includes:
Instrument inspected
Pads re-seated
Regulated
Re-oiled
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THE FULL SERVICE
Instrument dismantled
Clean out inner tubing and replace oil
Full clean of the body
Wood re-oiled and burnished
Bore re-oiled
Cleaned and polished keywork & pads
Replacement of any broken corks or pads
Re-seat Pads
Oil
Regulate
Double Action
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QUICK REPAIRS
For instruments that need immediate attention

BOOK A SERVICE
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Please book a service on the booking page.
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CONTACT
Walker Woodwind Repairs
Kettering Road
Northampton
NN1
UK
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