I live in Cleveland and would like to get my old 4B-F serviced, cleaned and stripped/relacquered if not totally overhauled. Does anybody know about Beeman Brass Works in Eastlake near the old King (now Conn/Selmer) factory? I've never heard of them.

Isn't Beeman the company doing the HN White restorations, with the awesome silver/gold work on the silversonics but in other cases ghastly colored lacquer?

A buddy said they took over Borodi's, and Borodi used to do that, so looks like it is the company you are talking about.

[quote="harrisonreed"]Isn't Beeman the company doing the HN White restorations, with the awesome silver/gold work on the silversonics but in other cases ghastly colored lacquer?[/quote]
Yes.

Whether or not the colorful lacquer jobs suit one's personal tastes, they really do great work there. I have not used them personally, as I have someone more local with whom I am extremely happy, a few of my friends in Cleveland swear by them. As I understand it, they are also particularly popular with tuba players from all around the world seeking overhaul or restoration services with a year+ long waitlist.