| What Is the Process of a Play Condition? |
- Replace Missing or Damaged Corks and Felts
- Level Pads
- Regulate Keys Mechanisms
- Recork Neck as Needed
- Play Test and Adjust Intonation as Needed
- Microfiber Swab Instrument to Remove Excess Grease, Oil and Fingerprints
- Sanitize Mouthpiece as Needed
- Vacuum Case Interior, Wipe Down Case Exterior as Needed
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| What Is the Process of a Clean-Oil-Adjust? |
- Remove All Keys from Instrument
- Remove Damaged Corks, Felts, and Pads
- Clean Instrument Body with Appropriate Detergent or Ultrasonic Cleaning
- Sanitize Mouthpiece
- Degrease and Hand Polish Keys
- Replace Missing Corks, Felt and Pads
- Neck Recork as Needed
- Replace Springs as Needed
- Reassemble Keys
- Grease and Oil Rollers, Rods, and Pivot Screws
- Swedge Keys as Needed
- Level Pads
- Regulate Key Mechanisms
- Play Test and Adjust Intonation as Needed
- Microfiber Swab Instrument to Remove Excess Grease, Oil and Fingerprints
- Vacuum Case Interior, Wipe Down Case Exterior
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| What Is the Process of a Complete Mechanical Restoration? |
- Remove All Keys from Instrument
- Remove All Corks, Felts and Pads
- Clean Instrument Body and keys with Appropriate Detergent or Ultrasonic Cleaning
- Sanitize Mouthpiece
- Address Broken or Messy Solder Joints
- Replace Springs as Needed
- Remove All Dents
- Realign Body Tube
- Realign Posts
- Burnish Tone Holes
- Lightly File Tone Holes Flat
- Deburr Tone Holes
- Address Bent Keys and Rods
- Grease and Oil Rollers, Rods, and Pivot Screws
- Swedge Keys as Needed
- Replace Missing Corks and Felts
- Install Resonators on Pads
- Treat Pads
- Install Pads on Keys
- Install Keys on Instrument
- Level Pads
- Regulate Key Mechanisms
- Play Test and Adjust Intonation as Needed
- Microfiber Swab Instrument to Remove Excess Grease, Oil and Fingerprints
- Vacuum Case Interior, Wipe Down Case Exterior
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| How Long Does It Take to Repair My Instrument? |
In most cases, repairs take anywhere from a couple of hours to a few days. We’re fortunate to serve a healthy community of music educators, students, and professional players, so the shop is often booked months in advance. Many clients schedule their next appointment as soon as they pick up their instrument to stay on the calendar and avoid long waits.
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| When Is It Best to Bring In My Instrument? |
Because most repairs require me to keep your instrument for a few days, the best time to bring it in is during a break in your playing schedule, ideally when you have about a week of downtime. During the summer and winter holiday breaks, we hunker down and turn around dozens of instruments to make sure everyone is ready for the next season. Thanksgiving and spring break also tend to be very busy times, so booking early helps ensure a quick turnaround.
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| Is My Instrument Worth Repairing? |
In most cases, your instrument is absolutely worth investing in. Many instruments have sentimental value, unique character, or are rare vintage models that can’t easily be replaced. Occasionally, we’ll advise that an instrument isn’t worth repairing due to severe structural issues, build quality, or budget constraints. Either way, you’ll always receive an honest assessment, and we guarantee our workmanship on every repair we take on.
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