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Melody House Instrument Repair Services

Have you ever desperately needed to repair your instrument yet could never find someone to repair them?

Yes, well that's where Melody House's expansion of "Instrument Repair Service" comes in.

With an in-house luthier Manuel Furtado, who's passion for repairing musical instruments has evolved throughout his life, "Manu" has been working in the UAE for almost 10 years and a career exceeding 40+ years of experience as a luthier and instrument repair specialist. 

Repairing a wide spectrum of orchestral instruments from strings, woodwind and brass instruments. With such deep knowledge of his field, beyond just repairing and making instruments, through the many years of experience he has learnt to play most instruments to ensure the instruments playability.


How to get your Instrument Repaired? 

Step 1: Inspection 

Customers either come for the general repairs, broken instruments or with the complaint that their instrument doesn't sound like it should. It is important to inspect the instrument to identify any flaws that may require replacements or mending of areas. Once a problem has been identified, the total repair time and material costs are estimated and quoted to the customer. 


Step 2: Service

Once the problem is detected, the magic comes to play. Well not really magic, but the beauty of the repair itself. The minute adjustments, the sensibility on the mechanism, a slight turn of a key and the whole instrument changes. It requires extreme focus and attention to detail. Sometimes the repairs are done with the customer in front and they are baffled with the intensity and balance required for the work. After pinning out every flaw and precise adjustments, the instrument is ready.

Step 3: Collection

Before the instrument is handed back to the customer, it is required that the client tests the instrument until they find the instrument is truly to their standards. 

It might surprise instrument owners on how well their instrument can sound after it has been repaired. That's when it sounds more like magic then the technical work involved.


Words from the Luthier himself

"We are passionate to serve musicians to maintain their instrument in perfect condition. Should there be any flaws, we patch them with perfection. We want more young people feel the passion of the instrument and learn from each other, through our services we aspire to guide the young virtuoso's to embark on their musical careers."

Among the countless instruments built and repaired, Manu has gained phenomenal recognition in the Middle East for his quality service. Professional musicians themselves know and call him a "Music Doctor" as they value all the efforts he gives to the community.


Client Testimonials


"Manuel is the best thing to happen to me. I met him by chance through a common friend and since then there has been no turning back. His skill is without doubt outstanding! And I will say that there is no one else in the UAE with such credentials." - Prannoy Vincent Alva


"I have known Manuel for many years, his work has always been excellent. He has great depth of knowledge & skill, I recommend totally, his skill and integrity." - Paul Riggett




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