I cannot say thank you enough to Gary Dafler for the repair work he does on brass instruments.  In a world where it is hard to find great service and products, Gary provides 100% quality service with a smile.

Gary works at Hauer Music in Dayton, Ohio but could easily have his own shop with the amount of people that drive long distances for his magic in the repair shop.  I first learned of Gary from a referral by Alan Siebert while attending CCM in 2004.  I thought it was a long way to drive to get a trumpet repaired, but soon found out why he was highly recommended.

Cincinnati to Dayton is never too far to drive for great service.

He will usually fit me in while I wait, even when I bring multiple instruments with me. He allows you to come up to his workplace, watch him work, and talk about life.  He also has a “wall of fame” where he proudly displays the professionals he has met and done work for in the past, including but not limited to Wynton Marsalis.

His workshop has all the tools needed to create beautiful works of art from putting horns togethers to repairs of the worst magnitude.  He always creates a masterpiece and it is truly amazing what he is able to do. He is the only person I trust with my instruments and the only person I refer.

Thanks, Gary for your quality work, professionalism, and for being such a great guy.

Has Gary done work on your instrument? Leave a comment about a great experience with him.