Why proper care of your instrument is essential

As passionate instrument makers, we know how important the care of your instrument is for its longevity and sound quality. A well-maintained instrument is not only a pleasure to play, but also retains its value for years to come.

Discover customized care tips

On our website you will find comprehensive instructions and lively video tutorials. They provide you with everything you need to maintain your musical instrument in the best possible way - whether it's a wind, string or keyboard instrument.

High-quality care products for optimum results

We offer you a selection of first-class cleaning and care products that are tailored to the specific requirements of your instruments.

Care products for brass instruments

Care products for woodwind instruments

Care products for stringed instruments

Care instructions for instrument finishes

Proper care of the finishes on our musical instruments is critical to their longevity, appearance and sound quality. Below we provide detailed instructions on how to care for the various finishes on our instruments to maintain their beauty and performance.

Gold-plated finishes

Instruments with a gold-plated finish impress with their aesthetic appearance and warm, dark sound. Maintenance is quite simple and effective to preserve the shine in the long term.

Product recommendation:
Use window or glass cleaner and our special Schagerl polishing cloth for gold-plated finishes to prevent wear and maintain the shine.

Silver-plated finishes

The silver-plated finish offers a radiant, broad sound and requires more careful maintenance to preserve the sound quality and appearance.

Product recommendation:
We recommend Hagerty Cleaning Foam Silver Foam or La Tromba Silver Polish together with our Schagerl Silver Cleaning Cloth to gently clean and protect the surface.

Lacquered finishes

Lacquered instruments, known for their focused, pithy sound, show signs of wear more quickly.

Product recommendation:
La Tromba Lacquer Polish or a window/glass cleaner are ideal for gently maintaining the surface and extending it`s service life.

Vintage finishes

Vintage instruments in “Clear” or “Matt” also require only gentle care to preserve their characteristic sound and appearance.

Product recommendation:
La Tromba Lacquer Polish or a window/glass cleaner are ideal for gently maintaining the surface and extending it`s service life.

Raw finishes

Unfinished instruments offer an open sound and develop a natural patina over time. Verdigris can form and build up on the hands.

Product recommendation:
Unipol Metal Polish is ideal for cleaning and maintaining the surface as required without affecting the natural patination.

Scratched silver finishes

Scratched silver instruments are very difficult to clean due to their surface structure.

Product recommendation:
We recommend Hagerty Silver Foam cleaning foam to gently clean and protect the finish.