Doodles Mouthpiece Replating Offers Brass Band Makeovers at Fleetwood Contest

Brass players can get their mouthpieces repolished and refinished at the popular trade stand during the competition.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 12:00pm

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An abstract, minimalist illustration featuring bold black silhouettes and high-contrast solid colors like red and white, conceptually representing the idea of a brass musician's mouthpiece being customized and refined.Doodles Mouthpiece Replating offers brass musicians a chance to shine with custom mouthpiece refinishing at the Fleetwood Contest.Fleetwood Today

Doodles Mouthpiece Replating, a respected business that provides professional mouthpiece refinishing services to brass musicians, will be on-site at the upcoming Fleetwood Contest this Sunday. The company's owner, Dave Houghton, invites players to stop by the trade stand after their performances to get their mouthpieces repolished and refinished in a variety of custom finishes, helping them shine on stage.

Why it matters

Mouthpiece maintenance and customization is an important part of a brass player's equipment, allowing them to optimize the sound and feel of their instrument. Doodles' presence at the Fleetwood Contest provides a convenient opportunity for musicians to upgrade their gear and stand out with a fresh, personalized look.

The details

Doodles Mouthpiece Replating offers a bespoke professional service, with a range of finishes available to suit any player's preferences. The company's owner, Dave Houghton, encourages all brass musicians - from sopranos to tubas - to visit the trade stand after their contest performances to take advantage of the on-site mouthpiece refinishing.

  • The Fleetwood Contest will take place this Sunday, April 20, 2026.

The players

Doodles Mouthpiece Replating

A respected business that provides professional mouthpiece refinishing services to brass musicians.

Dave Houghton

The owner of Doodles Mouthpiece Replating, who will be on-site at the Fleetwood Contest to offer mouthpiece refinishing services to players.

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What they’re saying

“It's great being able to show off what we are able to do for customers old and new — especially the range of finishes we can offer.”

— Dave Houghton, Owner, Doodles Mouthpiece Replating

“If you want to shine — from soprano to tuba, then as soon as you come off stage come and see us, and we will make you sparkle.”

— Dave Houghton, Owner, Doodles Mouthpiece Replating

The takeaway

Doodles Mouthpiece Replating's presence at the Fleetwood Contest provides a valuable opportunity for brass musicians to elevate their sound and appearance with professional mouthpiece refinishing services, helping them stand out on stage.