Maine Saxes, operated by highly skilled technician and instructor Adam Montminy, is renowned for exceptional saxophone repair, craftsmanship, and teaching. Located just a short drive from Portland, Maine, the business offers top-quality service for vintage and modern horns. Customers frequently praise Adam's meticulous work, noting how he restores instruments to their full potential, making them more pleasurable and easier to play. Many have experienced transformative results after initial repairs that left their horns difficult or unplayable, only to find that Adam's expertise brings their instruments back to life at a fair price. His repair work is thorough, transparent, and highly effective, with clients describing his service as worth every penny. Beyond repairs, Adam is also an excellent teacher, combining deep technical knowledge with a teaching style that challenges and rewards students. Those taking lessons report significant progress in playing and improvisation, appreciating his challenging yet rewarding methodology. The business is considered a hidden gem in Maine, offering not only repairs that liberate the potential of each horn but also lessons that help musicians improve their skills. Customers recommend Maine Saxes without reservation, emphasizing Adam's professionalism, attention to detail, and dedication to customer care. Whether seeking to restore a vintage instrument or improve playing ability, clients find Maine Saxes to be a reliable and outstanding resource for saxophone needs.
Adam does excellent work! I had my tenor sax overhauled by him and my mouthpiece refaced and my whole setup is 100x more pleasurable to play. Highly recommend!
May 2024
Great local sax shop for repair, supplies and instruments
January 2023
Adam is an incredibly skilled technician, and his work on vintage and modern horns has been among the best and most meticulous I've ever seen. Absolutely bring your horn to him if you're within any reasonable distance!
