Woodwind Service Descriptions
We classify some of our most common services into categories. Below is a description of what these packaged services entail.
P/C (Playing Condition)
Instrument will be subject to any and all repair procedures necessary to return the instrument to “PLAYING CONDITION”. Additional Job may be recommended, or itemized charge incurred depending on severity of issue or extent of repair/replacement/fabrication needed. The finish is not guaranteed with this service.
Job I (Job One)
Instrument will be disassembled, ultrasonic & chem cleaned, all pads replaced, corks only where necessary, reassembled, adjusted, oiled, and play tested. Does not include plating, broken or missing parts. The finish is not guaranteed with this service.
add Key Polish
This is an add on service to the Job I, where we polish the reachable areas of each key on the instrument against our buffing machine and/or hand polishing cloth.
Job II (Job Two)
Instrument will be disassembled, ultrasonic & chem cleaned, all pads / corks replaced, springs replaced only where necessary chemically cleaned and sterilized, metal parts polished to “LIKE NEW” condition, reassembled, adjusted, oiled, and play tested. Does not include plating, broken or missing parts.
Job III (Job Three)
This entails everything covered in the Job II, but also includes Silver plating (where applicable).
Woodwind Service Pricing
We offer a variety of services for maintaining, deep cleaning, repairing, and refurbishing your woodwind instrument. Our common pricing structure is outlined below, however, final charges are only determined upon physical inspection of your instrument and may vary depending on extent and complexity of the services requested.
| Instrument | P/C | Job I | Job II | Job III | add Pads |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piccolo (Plastic) and Flute (Closed Hole) | $69.00 | $275.00 | $450.00 | * | $9.00 |
| Piccolo (Wood) and Flute (Open Hole & “B” foot) | $69.00 | $320.00 | $495.00 | * | $9.00 |
| Clarinet (Plastic) | $77.00 | $255.00 | $395.00 | * | $9.00 |
| Clarinet (Wood) | $77.00 | $325.00 | $495.00 | * | $9.00 |
| Oboe (Plastic) | $99.00 | $430.00 | $620.00 | * | $14.00 |
| Oboe (Wood) | $99.00 | $495.00 | $720.00 | * | $14.00 |
| Bass Clarinet (Plastic) | $95.00 | $575.00 | $755.00 | * | $18.00 |
| Bass Clarinet (Wood) | $95.00 | $675.00 | $855.00 | * | $18.00 |
| Bassoon (Plastic) | $105.00 | $695.00 | $875.00 | * | $15.00 |
| Bassoon (Wood) | $105.00 | $795.00 | $975.00 | * | $15.00 |
| Soprano Saxophone | $105.00 | $650.00 | $950.00 | $1,395.00 | $15.00 |
| Alto Saxophone | $110.00 | $695.00 | $995.00 | $1,555.00 | $15.00 |
| Tenor Saxophone | $125.00 | $795.00 | $1,095.00 | $2,050.00 | $18.00 |
| Baritone Saxiphone (Low A +$600) | $155.00 | $995.00 | $1,495.00 | $3,555.00 | $21.00 |
| Alto / Contra Clarinet | $99.00 | * | * | * | * |
| Other Double Reeds | $105.00 | * | * | * | * |
| A La Carte Woodwind Service | Price Structure | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Head, Key (3), Tenon, Bocal, Boot, and Neck Cork Bent Rod or Key Alignment Solder Points | $40 for first service + $22 each additional item | |||||
| Professional Technician Hourly Service Fee | $75 per hour |
