Woodwind Repairs & Pricing

All woodwinds

Playing Condition

Our general playing condition service checks that all pads are sealing, replaces missing key corks as needed, regulates keywork, and lubricates rods and screws.

Common requests

Common Repairs

We also handle

Crack repairDent removalSolderingStuck swab removalSpring tension adjustmentThumb rest relocationWood oilingPolishing

Flute & sax

Ultrasonic Cleaning

Full-instrument ultrasonic cleanings are available for flute and saxophone — contact us for pricing.

How ultrasonic cleaning works →

Complete service

Repads

Repads are available for all woodwind instruments. Additional charge for polishing. Every repad includes:

1. 1Remove all keys and corks
2. 2Clean body of instrument
3. 3Clean keys
4. 4Clean springs (remove rust as needed)
5. 5Oil body and bore of wood instruments
6. 6Dent work as necessary
7. 7Soldering as necessary
8. 8Replace all pads and key bumpers/felts
9. 9Replace all tenon corks, neck cork or head joint cork
10. 10Refit keys as necessary
11. 11Oil all rod screws and pivot screws
12. 12Regulate mechanism
13. 13Play test

Hand or wrist pain while playing?

We’re happy to talk instrument ergonomics with you. While we can’t take the pain away, we have some tricks up our sleeves to help reduce tension in your hands — plus a list of resources if you’d like to learn more about playing-related injury and prevention.

Planning ahead? Spring is our busy school repair season. Professional players should get instruments in for repair or service by the end of May; otherwise, beyond very simple needs, wait times may extend into September.