Woodwind repairs price guide. 

We are often asked: ” how much does it cost to ‘service’ a….?”

There is no easy answer because every instrument is different, especially in the case of Vintage instruments.

To help you work out a likely cost we have three main levels of service. Below is a price GUIDE.

  1.    FULL PLAYING ORDER  – a thorough check over, fault finding and fixing.
  2.    SERVICINGafter a proper service your instrument feels smoother, keys quieter and overall be nicer to play.
  3.    REPADDING instrument restoration services range from a simple repad to complete remanufacture.

 

We repair and restore all makes and models including historic instruments.

If you need help, advice or an estimate on anything not listed please phone the workshop on 01484 848060.

 

Nationwide Insured Collection and Delivery

 For as little as £16 including insurance

More convenient and probably cheaper than driving to your local music shop.
Fast turnaround – most work can be completed and returned in 48 hours.

We can even provide the box and packing materials.

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1. ‘FULL PLAYING ORDER  – find and fix general playing faults’ 

 

Fault finding and correction to make the instrument play properly. 

Instruments booked in for  ‘full playing order’ will first of all be checked for leaks using our incredibly accurate Magnohelic pressure testing machine.  This will provide us with information about the condition of the pads, joints and keywork.  

 ‘Full playing order’  includes straightening bent keywork; replacing touch corks, felts and up to 3 pads (additional pads required are chargeable); regulation (balancing of the mechanism).   We allow a certain amount of workshop time in the standard price which is enough to have most instruments returned to ‘full playing order’ as the name of this workshop job suggests.

If an instrument needs more work than the basic price we will advise you before proceeding.

Clarinets Price excluding VAT
Soprano clarinets  from £72.00
Alto and bass clarinets  from £140.00
Saxophones
Soprano, alto and tenor saxophones  from £95.00
Baritone saxophones  from £140.00
Flutes
Student models  from £72.00
Professional models  from £160.00
Oboes
Student models  from £72.00
Professional models  from £220.00
Bassoons
All models  from £180.00

 

 

2. ‘FULL SERVICE – keep your instrument in tip-top condition.’ 

 

INTENDED TO BE ROUTINE MAINTENANCE.

Strip down the keywork; clean and polish;  replace touch corks, felts and pads as needed (up to 3 new pads included, additional pads required are chargeable);  Clean and lubricate rods and screws; Polish and oil the bore (as applicable); Rebuild instrument; Final play test and ‘Magnohelic’ pressure test.

After servicing your instrument will feel better under your fingers, the key action will be quieter and smoother.  With regular servicing your instrument will have reduced wear to the mechanism and will last longer, sound better and play more easily.

 

Clarinets Price excluding VAT
Plastic clarinets  from £120.00
Wooden clarinets  from £180.00
Saxophones
Alto saxophones  from £165.00
Tenor saxophones  from £185.00
Soprano saxophones  from £170.00
Baritone saxophones  from £270.00
Flutes
Student models  from £120.00
Professional models  from £220.00
Oboes
Student models  from £160.00
Professional models  from £320.00
Bassoons
All models  from £380.00

 

 

 

3. ‘REPAD – restore your instrument.’

 

REPLACE ALL PADS and service.

Replace full set of pads; replace touch corks and felts as required;  Clean and lubrictae rods and screws; Polish and oil the bore (as applicable); Rebuild instrument; Final play test and ‘Magnohelic’ pressure test.

Optional upgrades:  Special pads such as Premium Italian leather, Kangaroo leather or fully synthetic pads

 

 

 

Clarinets Price excluding VAT
Plastic clarinets  from £140.00
Wooden clarinets  from £200.00
Alto and bass clarinets  from £380.00
Saxophones
Alto saxophones  from £400.00
Tenor saxophones  from £440.00
Soprano saxophones  from £400.00
Baritone saxophones  from £600.00
Flutes
Student models  from £150.00
Professional models  from £300.00
Oboes
Student models  from £160.00
Professional models  from £600.00
Bassoons
Student models  from £500.00
Professional models  from £750.00

 

 

 

Here is a price guide for many other items ‘General repairs, Electroplating, Testing, Tuning and voicing, Laser scanning.’

 

We can do any job large or small to any instrument.  If you need help, advice or an estimate on anything not listed please phone the workshop on 01484 848060.
General Price excluding VAT
Recork tenon  from £15.00
Move thumbrest  from £26.00
Shorten barrel  from £50.00
Replace broken tenon (repair smashed joint)  from £110.00
Fill split or crack  from £45.00
Pin crack (per pin)  from £55.00
Clarinet pads (supply and fit – per pad)  from £8.00
Saxophone pads (supply and fit – per pad)  from £12.00
Flute pads (supply and fit – per pad)  from £12.00
Oboe and bassoon pads (supply and fit – per pad)  from £12.00
Needle springs (supply and fit – per spring)  from £15.00
Flat springs (supply and fit – per spring)  from £15.00
Replating
Silver (per key)  from £15.00
Gold (per key)  from £30.00
Rhodium (per key)  from £35.00
Full renovation and replating of complete instruments and key sets  from £POA
Specialist services
Analysis of tuning (clarinets)  from £60.00
Resizing or adjusting the bore to correct intonation  from £60.00
Voicing and tuning of specific notes on clarinets  from £40.00
Magnohelic pressure test with analysis  from £40.00
Laser scanning of mouthpiece with data provided on USB stick.  from £75.00
Laser scanning of clarinet or oboe with data provided on USB stick.  from £240.00
Laser scanning of saxophone or flute with data provided on USB stick.  from £380.00

 

 

 

 

 

We undertake work on all makes and models on instrument.

  • General repairs and servicing.
  • Renovation of historic instruments.
  • Laser scanning and reverse engineering.
  • Full CNC machining facilities
  • More than 30 years experience.

 

Nationwide Insured Collection and Delivery

 For as little as £14 including insurance.

More convenient and probably cheaper than driving to your local music shop.
Fast turnaround – most work can be completed and returned in 48 hours.

We can even provide the box and packing materials.

Contact us

Hanson Musical Instruments
Marsden
West Yorkshire
United Kingdom

telephone: 01484 848060
email: info@hansonmusic.co.uk

Opening hours (GMT)

Monday by appointment.
Tuesday 9.30 – 5.30
Wednesday 9.30 – 5.30
Thursday 9.30 – 5.30
Friday 9.30 – 5.30
Saturday 10.30 – 3.30
Sunday Closed

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