BandSource stocks the most often music educator recommended and trusted accessories at our location. In addition to these staples of the industry, we have also branched out to include some specialty items for both the aspiring and professional musician. Much like our policy with our comprehensive instrument inventory, we not only invite you to try-out our accessories, we encourage you too.

We regularly stock accessories from the following manufacturers:
Al Cass, Bach, Bari, BERP, BG, Blayman, Blue Juice, Bo Pep, Boss, ChopSaver, C.G. Conn, DEG, Denis Wick, Harrison, Helleberg, Herco, Hercules, Hetman, Hodge, Holton, Humes & Berg, Innovative Percussion, Jody Jazz, Jo-Ral, King, Kiwi, Konig Meyer, Korg, Kratt, LaVoz, LeBlanc, Legere, Ludwig, Magilanck, Manhasset, Meyer, Mighty Bright, Mike Balter, Mitchell Lurie, MTS, Musser, Neotech, Oleg, Otto Link, Pack-A-Stand, Peterson, Plasti-Folio, Primo, Protec, Quartz, Real Feel, Remo, Rico, Roche-Thomas, Rovner, Runyon, Selmer Paris, Selmer USA, Slide-O-Mix, Super Slick, Tom Crown, Trophy, Vandoren, Venture, Wittner, Yamaha, Yanagisawa, Zildjian, Vic Firth, Walt Johnson, among others.

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About Our Service Department

BandSource Company was founded upon the skills and expertise of our two sole repair specialists. Jarod Bufe, Woodwind Repair Specialist, and Matt Johnson, Brasswind Repair Specialist, have been sought out by Chicagoland’s top professional wind musicians over the last 14 years.

In addition to these renowned musicians, area private lesson and school music educators rely on Jarod and Matt’s experience to repair their students’ and school owned instruments as well. Their attention to detail and thorough repair work is always performed on a consistent basis. Whether you are a member of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, or your 5th grader is beginning band and you found a used instrument in need of repair, the result is always the same. The ultimate in playing condition achieving complete satisfaction, contributing to the overall success of the instrumentalist.

Instrument Repair Specialists

• Woodwinds - Jarod Bufe         (Request an Appointment)
• Brasswinds - Matt Johnson     (Request an Appointment)

Repair By Appointment

We are proud to provide our clients the ultimate in convenience and service. We may be able to perform minor adjustments and repairs on your horn while you wait. This way you won’t lose a day of practice on your instrument, or be forced to use a student loaner instrument for a week or longer. As we work, feel free to check e-mail or surf the web on our courtesy laptop, read, or relax and watch TV in our lifestyle reception area. Just be sure to call us first for available appointment times. We look forward to meeting you, it will be our privilege to serve you.

Extended Maintenance Services

Extended Maintenance Services (EMS) web page. For our PDF flier, click here.

Beginning Band Rent-To-Own Program

"Our Beginning Rent-to-own Program is an affordable, simple way to ensure that your beginning band student has the best musical experience possible, offering both peace of mind and financial flexibility to you as a parent."
Click here to download our flier for the "Beginning Rent-to-own Program".

Ross Scholastic Marimba Rent-to-own Program

"Finally an affordable way for the aspiring percussionist to own a quality mallet instrument for home practice and musical growth!"
Click here to download our flier for the "Ross Scholastic Marimba Rent-to-own Program".

If you have any questions about any of our rent-to-own programs, feel free to give us a call (number listed at the bottom of the web page) or visit our contact page!

Contact Us!

If you have any questions about instrument repair, rentals, or sales; please feel free to contact us!

• Request an appointment with Jarod Bufe
• Request an appointment with Matt Johnson
• For any questions about sales, rentals, or our EMS plan.

Phone : 630.477.0426

Address : 2309 Maple Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60515 (Google Maps)

If you are a Band Director, Professor, or Private Lesson Teacher and have questions regarding our Music Education Services, please contact Pete Biedron by submitting a form on our contact page, or by phone (listed above).

Hours of operation

Monday - Friday 10am - 7pm; Saturday 9am - 5pm, Sunday CLOSED

"Jarod has a great gift for saxophone repair. I trust him implicitly with all of my horns. Not only does he do great work, but it lasts a long time. He knows instinctively how to give me what I need from my saxes. I'm a big fan his work!!!"

Nick Bisesi
International Recording Artist, Member Ramsey Lewis' Urban Knights
www.NickBisesi.com

"Bandsource is the newest Pro Shop in the Chicago area and I'm so impressed with the quality of repairs , music selection, and accessories that I recommend it to everyone in our area. Jarod, Matt and Pete are completely in tune with the needs of professionals and students. This makes their shop the place to go for all your needs: be-it repairs, sales and all accessories. Sorely needed in the suburbs!!!!"

Mark Colby
Conn-Selmer Endorsing Artist, Vandoren Artist, Hallway Records- Recording Artist, Depaul University and Elmhurst College Jazz saxophone Instructor
MarkColby.com

“BandSource is a valuable resource for musicians and students. They carry a wide variety of brass and woodwind instruments from student lines to professional. It's nice to know you can go there and find an instrument you will like- plus select from a wide assortment of accessories and books. Probably the best thing though about BandSource is their outstanding repair and maintenance service. These folks reallyknow what they are doing!”

Art Davis
Chicago Jazz Trumpeter
Professor of Jazz Studies, Northern Illinois University
NIU Website

"Jarod Bufe has been my repairman for the last 10 years. He has developed into one of the best repairman in the country. I have found his work and attention to detail second to none. Not only is his work impeccable, but he is extremely professional and always goes the extra mile for me.”

Rob Denty
Professional Saxophonist
RobDenty.com

"Finding a pro-shop that you can consistently rely on for great repair is difficult to find. I trust my saxophones with Jarod. Band Source Company is a first-rate, full-service dealership."

Steve Duke
Professor of Music, saxophone
Distinguished Research Professor
Northern Illinois University
SteveDuke.net

“Matt Johnson is an excellent repair artist and has done excellent work restoring some very old and valuable instruments for me. I recommend him highly.”

Jay Friedman
Principal Trombonist, Chicago Symphony Orchestra
JayFriedman.net

“Of the many challenges as a professional musician is keeping your instrument in top playing condition. Finding a repair and maintenance technician that you can completely trust is indeed rare. Matt Johnson exceeds the high standards that I expect when I leave my instrument in his care.

Recently, he completely reconditioned my trumpet, a 1964 Selmer K-Modified. The horn required a lot of work which included plating the valves, fixing leaks, cosmetic work and eventually preparing the entire horn for gold plating. Matt's attention to detail and pride was evident in the finished product. Virtually everyone that sees the horn marvels at the appearance and quality of the superior workmanship.

I have had several opportunities to watch Matt work on my horn while I wait. His patience along with a genuine affection for musical instruments means that all repairs and adjustments are nothing short of perfect. Matt Johnson is among the best instrument repair technicians in the world. We are fortunate to have such a highly respected professional in the Chicago area.”

Kirk A. Garrison
Chicago Jazz Trumpet Artist / Composer / Arranger
Website

"Matt Johnson has been my repairman of choice for several years. His attention to detail and overall professionalism is impressive. I recommend his work to everyone that I meet."

Bob Lark, DMA
Professor, Director of Jazz Studies
DePaul University
Yamaha Performing Artist
BobLark.com

“I know it's a phrase that gets overused, but I really won't let anybody but Matt or Jarod touch my horns. I have seen these guys fix horns that I didn't think could be fixed. Matt brought my beat up old tuba back from the dead, and his installation of a Greenhoe valve on my Bach 42 trombone looked like a factory job.

When they told me they were opening up a shop with Pete, I was thrilled! This dynamic trio has brought something back to the Chicago area that has been missing for a while... a shop where pros and amateurs alike can pick-up new horns, sheet music, all the accessories we need, and the best repair we could ask for. All this and a great leather couch to hang out on? That's what I'm talking about!”

Ryan Miller
Freelance Trombonist
DGconservatory.com

"Jarod Bufe is an excellent repairman who keeps my horns in top playing condition. As much traveling as I do with my horns I depend on them and rely on Jarod's expert crafstmanship. BandSource as well has everything I need as a player and educator. Thanks guys!"

Mitch Paliga
Professional Saxophonist; Professor of Jazz Saxophone and Jazz Studies
MitchPaliga.com

"Matt Johnson is the only guy I want touching my horn; I'm hard on my instruments, and he gives them the tender, loving care that they don't get from me. I consider his work to be the best in the Chicago area, and I know from talking to other brass players that I'm not alone.

Jarod Bufe is an artist; it shows when he's playing a tenor solo, and it shows when my school gets an instrument back that he's worked on. My favorite woodwind players in Chicago all say 'he's the guy', and I believe them."

Tom Tallman
Professor of Music, College of DuPage
Freelance Trumpet player
Tom Tailman's web page

"Jarod is a master repairman. From the first time I played my horn after he worked on it, I could tell that Jarod understands how to really make a horn sing. The very best repairmen inspire you to make music on your instrument- Jarod Bufe does just that."

"As a teacher, I am extremely impressed with the way Jarod and BandSource treat student instruments. They know that, just like a professional, a student needs and deserves the same attention to detail to be inspired to practice and make music."

John Wojciechowski
Conn-Selmer Endorsing Artist, Professional Saxophonist, Band Director @ St. Charles North High School
jwojojazz.com