Our repair shop is known in the area for its professional woodwind repair. We service all woodwind instruments: flutes, clarinets, saxophones, oboes, bassoon, etc. From key adjustments to complete repads and bodywork, our skilled repair technicians will do what it takes to get your instrument playing again.
Woodwind Services
Magnetic & traditional dent removal
We use the Magnetic Dent Removal System (MDRS) to remove dents from areas that our traditional tools will not reach without unsoldering joints.
Complete Repad & Mechanical OverhaulSaxophone
Disassemble instrument; remove all pads, key corks/felts, & neck cork; Ultrasonically clean instrument, keys, & neck in a safe biodegradable solution; straighten & swedge keys; check pad cups for flatness; fit pivot screws/posts; perfect toneholes; fit neck & receiver; straighten body (if necessary) and remove any minor dents; reassemble with new synthetic key corks/felts, premium pads, and your choice of resonators; play test and adjust for intonation & response.
*We highly recommend Kangaroo leather pads, which can be installed for an additional charge*
Clarinet
Disassemble instrument; remove all pads, key corks/felts, & tenon corks; polish keywork; Ultrasonically clean keywork; clean and bore oil wood instruments; straighten & swedge keys; fit pivot screws/posts; install teflon inserts on specific keys; reassemble with new synthetic key corks/felts, tenon corks, & synthetic Valentino & Omni pads; play test and adjust for intonation & response.
*Add cork pads to top joint for an additional charge*
- Flute & Piccolo
Disassemble instrument; remove all pads, key corks/felts, & crown cork; Ultrasonically clean instrument & keys; polish body, head, & keywork; straighten & swedge keys; fit pivot screws/posts; perfect toneholes; straighten body (if necessary) & remove any minor dents; reassemble with new synthetic key corks/felts, premium pads, & fit/seal new crown cork; play test and adjust for intonation & response.
*Valentino synthetic pads are used on Piccolos*
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