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.
- FULL PLAYING ORDER – a thorough check over, fault finding and fixing.
- SERVICING – after a proper service your instrument feels smoother, keys quieter and overall be nicer to play.
- 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.
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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.
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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
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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.