the workshop
Saxophone Services (clarinet & oboe services - flute services)
Mechanical Restoration
All instruments are completely and carefully disassembled. All of the keys, the body, and the neck are thoroughly cleaned with deposits removed. Dents are removed as required for proper acoustical and mechanical operations*. Tone holes are corrected as needed and faced true. Springs are tested and replaced as necessary*. The neck cork is replaced and fit to your particular mouthpiece. All pads, corks, and felts are replaced with the highest-grade materials. All mechanism including rod screws, pivot screws, rollers and hinge tubing are cleaned and oiled. Keys are refitted as needed on student model instruments and to exacting tolerances on professional quality instruments*. Pads will be seated to cover with a light touch. Key to key adjustment, key height and lost motion are regulated to exacting standards. Finally, the instrument is allowed to set, re-examined for regulation, then thoroughly play-tested for confirmation.
Repad
All instruments are completely and carefully disassembled. Dents are removed as required for proper acoustical and mechanical operations*. Tone holes are corrected as needed and faced true. Springs are tested and replaced as necessary*. The neck cork is replaced and fit to your particular mouthpiece. All pads, corks, and felts are replaced with the highest-grade materials. All mechanism including rod screws, pivot screws, rollers and hinge tubing are cleaned and oiled. Pads will be seated to cover with a light touch. Key to key adjustment, key height and lost motion are regulated to exacting standards. Finally, the instrument is allowed to set, re-examined for regulation, then thoroughly play-tested for confirmation.
Annual Service
All instruments are disassembled with the body, rods and hinge tubes cleaned. Keys will be cleaned as possible without disturbing pads, corks and felts. Pads will be reseated and the mechanism will be regulated and oiled. Replace neck cork as needed. Additional charges will incur for pad and spring replacements.All instruments are completely and carefully disassembled. Tone holes are corrected as needed and faced true. Springs are tested and replaced as necessary*. All pads, corks, and felts are tested, but only replaced as needed*. All mechanism including rod screws, pivot screws, rollers and hinge tubing are cleaned and oiled. Pads will be re-floated as possible to cover with a light touch. Key to key adjustment, key height and lost motion are regulated. Finally, the instrument is thoroughly play-tested for confirmation.Prices reflect the inclusion of quality pads with plastic dome, or Hollywood resonators. Unique pad sets and resonators will incur additional charges.
About our prices
This work being custom by nature, the prices shown are approximate. Upon request, an estimate will be provided prior to any work performed. Work not described in this list is charged at our prevailing hourly rate, with a minimum charge of $25.00.
* There may be additional charges for extra or unusual amounts of work in these areas.
Saxophone
Alto Sax-Student Models |
Mechanical Restoration |
$467.00+ |
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Annual Service |
$198.00+ |
Alto Sax-Professional Models |
Mechanical Restoration |
$687.00+ |
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Annual Service |
$290.00+ |
Tenor Sax-Student Models |
Mechanical Restoration |
$605.00+ |
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Annual Service |
$198.00+ |
Tenor Sax-Professional Models |
Mechanical Restoration |
$797.00+ |
|
Annual Service |
$291.00+ |
Bari Sax-Student Models |
Mechanical Restoration |
$715.00+ |
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Annual Service |
$198.00+ |
Bari Sax-Professional Models |
Mechanical Restoration |
$990.00+ |
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Annual Service |
$357.00+ |
Other Services |
Respring Pro Model Stainless |
$280.00 |
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Replace Neck Cork |
$ 19.00 |
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Neck Extension & Recork |
$ 72.00 |
For the quickest turn around, call or email in advance to schedule an appointment. Only very minor repairs can be completed “while you wait”.
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There is another side to our business that most flutists do not realize exists. I started the company in 1991, building on years of experience in instrument repair. From that time I have not only been repairing, I have also been providing tools and supplies to technicians and manufacturers. Today, my company designs and builds specialty tools and parts for instrument makers worldwide. This keeps us at the forefront of current instrument technology, and allows us a unique perspective from which to understand the instruments