Testimonials

Jonathan’s sax work is absolutely first class – equal to or better than the most renowned repairmen in the country.”
Bill Scarlet
Professional Jazz Musician
Professor Emeritus
The University of Tennessee at Knoxville


“Jonathan’s work is nothing less than excellent. My students and I agree that after a trip to Consistent-C, our saxophones seem to almost play themselves!”
-Alan Wyatt
Professional Jazz Musician
Director of Jazz Ensemble
Lee University
Cleveland, TN


“Jonathan at Consistent-C has given me my flute-playing life back! He performed some much needed repairs on my Pearl and it plays like new. I played 2 services today, one outside in the cold at 7AM, and the response was effortless and in tune throughout all registers. Thanks Jonathan!”
-Sandy Morris
Conductor, CSO Youth Philharmonic
Chattanooga, TN


“If I want consistency in quality repair and service, I go to Consistent-C Instrument Repair.”
-Jay Craven
Principle Clarinetist (ret.)

Chattanooga Symphony Orchestra


“Jonathan Cathell, the owner and chief repairman of Consistent-C, is a craftsman. The work that he has done on our woodwind instruments has been excellent. We are blessed to have a man of such skill and integrity in our area.
-David Holsinger, Director, Wind Ensemble
-Winona Holsinger, Instrument Inventory Manager
Lee University School of Music
Cleveland, TN


“My very best students at UTC and the majority of the clarinetist from our Chattanooga Clarinet Society Clarinet Choir service their woodwinds at Consistent-C. I know Jonathan to be a remarkably talented young man who has shown me nothing other than his best effort at all times.”
-Stuart Benkert
Director of Bands
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga


“Jonathan has been working on the school’s instruments, as well as those of our band students, for the last ten years. His work has always been first-rate. I would gladly recommend him for anything from adjustments to complete overhauls.”
-Tony D’Andrea
Director of Bands Emeritus
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga


“Thank you for fixing the clarinet. It is very fun to play, although it will take the breath out of you. Thank you also for the cleaning cloth, reeds, and cork grease.”
-Christen Webb


“Jonathan,
I know words cannot express how much it means to us on repairing my clarinet. I love it so much! It is new again. Thank you! Thank you! We really appreciate it so much. I know it get played by both Christen and me.”
-Lisa Webb


“Dear Jonathan,
Thank you for helping me practice the right way to play the Alto Saxophone. Teaching to do tonguing, embouchure, and long tone studies. Also, thank you for new reeds, notebook, and the neck strap. One more thing, have fun with your Star Wars collection.”
-Billy

“Dear Mr. Cathell,
I wanted to thank you for fixing my saxophone. I especially wanted to thank you for repairing the huge dent at the end of my bell and fixing up my neckpiece. My horn is playing beautifully. I hope you have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.”
-Rebekah Phelps


“Jonathan,
The band is so “HAPPY” to have new folders!! I can’t thank you enough.
-Debbie Johnson