ROBB STEWART

Robb and I were both kids working at Bartold Music in Woodland Hills, California, in the late 1970's. I was the kid trombone teacher and Robb was the kid repairman. Robb grew up real good! He is retired now, but has been one of the foremost brass repair techs and builders of custom replica and bespoke brass instruments. His website is a treasure trove of information, including photo galleries of his work and some of his essays.

This Historical Brass Society interview is informative. Here's a great photo of a young Robb with an enormous Eb contrabass ophicleide he built.