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Barnard Instrument Repair Inc. Musical Instrument Repair and Sales
By Appointment Only If none of the listed hours work for you do not fear, appointments are welcome.

We offer professional level repair and restoration services to all types of wind instruments, however we specialize in any and all things saxophone!

Our shipment of Marmaduke neck straps has arrived! If you’re looking for more comfort while you play, then check these o...
10/30/2026

Our shipment of Marmaduke neck straps has arrived!

If you’re looking for more comfort while you play, then check these out! Alex Miyatake started the Feather III design in 2013. With time they’ve become known for their thoughtful design, comfort, and quality. Currently, we have five Feather models: III GL, IV, V, VI, and Dual. All of the ones we have in stock are made from leather and have a black wing-shaped slider.

Feather III GL is a comfortable strap. It was designed to distribute the weight over the shoulders. It’s a compact option and can fit in an alto bell. We have one in burgundy with a stainless-steel hook and another in black with a fixed brass hook. The brass is their strongest and most resonant option.

Feather IV is a one-piece leather construction. We have one in black with a swivel brass hook and one in brown with a fixed brass hook.

Feather V has more of a curved design around the neck area. The new neck pad is made from sheep skin for even more comfort. We have one in black with a fixed brass hook and one with a swivel stainless-steel hook.

Feather VI features a 4-step width adjustment function. If you’re looking for a near custom fit, then this is the one for you! We have two in stock. Both are in black leather with swivel hooks. You can choose from stainless steel or brass.

Feather Dual with harness. This is an excellent choice if you play multiple saxophones! It can be used as a regular neck strap or as a harness. There are silicone gel pads to help relieve pressure. The weight is distributed around your shoulders and chest. These come in black with a fixed brass hook.

For more photos checkout the accessories page on our website!

More tenor pieces! All of these are for sale except the Early Babbitt 11. Someone snagged it before our post
10/14/2026

More tenor pieces! All of these are for sale except the Early Babbitt 11. Someone snagged it before our post

Dealer Spotlight — where players around the world hear and feel the difference of a KB Sax neck. 🎷This week: Barnard Ins...
10/11/2026

Dealer Spotlight — where players around the world hear and feel the difference of a KB Sax neck. 🎷

This week: Barnard Instrument Repair in Cedar Rapids, IA.

Barnard Instrument Repair in Iowa, US was founded by master technician Aaron Barnard more than 20 years ago and has over the years grown into a well known and highly sought out shop in the US midwest. From simple saxophone repairs to complete restorations - this place has you covered with an unwavering commitment to providing only the highest quality work possible! 

I first met Aaron back in the 90’s, where he was working with the great Randy Jones in Waterloo, Iowa and it was only natural as we were expanding our dealer network to invite him to join.

Please make sure to take a moment to visit their website for lots of eye candy of absolutely expert restorations of a plentitude of vintage saxophones. 

As an authorized KB Sax necks dealer, Barnard Instrument Repair usually has a full selection of tenor and alto necks in stock.

📍 Cedar Rapids, IA 🤝

As promised, a list of our latest     in the shop! Slide 1 HR Bergs: 75/1 SMS, 85/2 M, and 85/2 Offset M Slide 2 HR Berg...
10/09/2026

As promised, a list of our latest in the shop!

Slide 1 HR Bergs: 75/1 SMS, 85/2 M, and 85/2 Offset M
Slide 2 HR Bergs: 95/1 SMS, 95/2 SMS Tenney, and 105/2 SMS Tenney
Slide 3 Metal Bergs: 85/2 Offset SMS, 95/2 Offset SMS, 100/1 M, and 110/1 Offset M Tenney

Here’s a Yamaha YAS-875 Custom (012###). This is a new old stock and has been waiting for a musician to claim it! The ho...
10/07/2026

Here’s a Yamaha YAS-875 Custom (012###). This is a new old stock and has been waiting for a musician to claim it! The horn comes with two necks: original and V1. We just set it up, and it’s ready to go make music 🎶

Alto players, we have more   we’re sorting through and will have up on the website next week! We’ll have a post listing ...
10/02/2026

Alto players, we have more we’re sorting through and will have up on the website next week! We’ll have a post listing them all, but here’s a sneak peek 🫣

We wanted to show off some of the similarities and differences between the   Zephyr Special Alto (209###) from the late ...
09/25/2026

We wanted to show off some of the similarities and differences between the Zephyr Special Alto (209###) from the late 1930s and Super 20 Tenor (285###) from the mid 1940s. Both have lovely floral designs; it particularly pops on the Zephyr. The key guards are single-part on Zephyrs whereas they’re multiple-part on Super 20s. The Zephyr uses a traditional octave mechanism, but there’s an underslung octave mechanism on the Super 20. Both include a double socket neck. These models feature beautiful pearl detailing and rollers on the right-side keys, alternate F #, octave keys, thumb rest, and left-hand table. Lastly, they both have the 3-ring strap hook design, which allows the player to shift how the horn hangs.

More on these   Super 20s. The Series I has beautiful engravings on the Bb, B, C, and C # key cups. The Series II and II...
09/23/2026

More on these Super 20s. The Series I has beautiful engravings on the Bb, B, C, and C # key cups. The Series II and III also have lovely engravings, but it’s reserved to just the Bb and B key cups. You may wonder about the lacquer on this Series I… Yes, it is original! For some time, this beauty was slowly baking in a Georgian attic, which caused it to turn this neat, dark color. The pearl detailing on the alternate F # and palm keys is present on the Series I and II horns but not Series III.

It’s game time! Here are three   Super 20 tenors. There’s a Series I (285###), Series II (333###), and Series III (364xx...
09/18/2026

It’s game time! Here are three Super 20 tenors. There’s a Series I (285###), Series II (333###), and Series III (364###). Here’s how to play. One slide will show you a close up of the same part from each horn. Try to guess which series each is from and then swipe for the answer. We have three rounds in this post. Good luck!

Seeing double? So are we. Two Reference 54 altos, both freshly serviced and ready for their next player!
07/17/2026

Seeing double? So are we. Two Reference 54 altos, both freshly serviced and ready for their next player!

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329 10th Avenue SE Suite 307
Cedar Rapids, IA
52401

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