We understand the importance of minimising the time you are without your
instrument. Our on-site service and investment in state of the art equipment
means we can diagnose and fix problems fast.....
"Make-Play" £20 per hour (min
£5).
There are many reasons why an instrument stops playing as it did. This can
happen at any time on any age of instrument. ie. Corks compress at different
rates causing leaks or bending a key through accidental mis-handling . On these
occasions we offer a walk in service (where possible). Just come and say “fix
what is broken just to get the instrument to play again“.
“General
Service” Clarinet £25 - Flute £25 - Trumpet £25 - Trombone
£45 - Soprano £35 - Alto
£35- Tenor £35- Baritone £65
This is the once a year service. We initially check the
status of the instrument. If its in good working order with minimal leaks we
will cover the repair of these leaks in the general service price. Remember a
“service” is not a “repair“. In this service we cover the complete
checking over the instrument. (some minor re adjustment if necessary). Brushing
and air cleaning of keywork. Checking of spring tension, corks and felts.
Complete keywork oiling (bore oiling if wooden instrument) and re- test.
“Full-Service" Clarinet £85, Flute £85,
Soprano £90,Alto £90,Tenor £120,Baritone £150,Trumpet £45,Trombone
£45
Recommended every 12 to 18 months depending on condition. The instrument is
totally dismantled, body and tone holes cleaned. If the body is wood it is oiled
. Old oil is removed from hinge tubes and rods. Pad seating is checked and
adjusted where necessary. Damaged or worn pads are replaced (at extra cost). All
corks / felts and springs are checked and replaced as necessary. Crook is
checked of fitment. The mouthpiece is inspected for tip and side rail alignment
and condition. The instrument is then reassembled, lubricated and regulated to
good playing order and play tested.
"Overhaul" Clarinet £180,Flute
£180,Soprano £270,Alto £275,Tenor £275,Baritone £340,
As above but include adjustment to hinge tube wear. Replace and seat all pads,
corks and felts. We use premium deluxe pads as standard but can offer ,Kangaroo,
Sax Gourmet or other custom brands. We can also fit custom resonators and modify
original key-work.
Additional Services
 | Valve Instrument Port alignment and felt replacement -£30 |
| Dent removal (hourly rate) |
| Sax Neck Cork replacement £6.50 |
| fitting of clarinet /flute /sax pads £5 each |
| Clarinet tenon re-corking £5 each |
| Replacement of valve instrument water key corks £5 each |
| Water key springs £5 each |
