Brass Services
There are many tiny components in your instrument that are prone to wear and tear. The greatest nightmare for a musician is a faulty instrument especially during important performance or examination. Hence, a periodic service helps reduce that risk for any “Oh-no” situation!
Here are some tips on what to look for in a basic service:
Thorough Cleaning
Adjust & Regulate
Play test for confirmation
Before and After
COA, Repair, Replacements of Parts
Pricing Guideline
*final price will be quoted after inspection
Body & Mechanism Cleaning
Valves & Slides Lubrication
Water Key Service
Spring Tension Adjustments
Mouthpiece Dent Removal
Case Dust Cleaning
Thorough Play-Test
Students / hobbyists / light players to engage once every 12 – 18 months
Professionals / conservatories / heavy players to engage once every 6 – 12 months
Hand Polishing
Chemical Washing
Piston Stuck Repair
Slide Stuck Repair
Dent Repair
Soldering Repair
Parts replacement
What makes up the fees
How often should I service?
It varies by the frequency of playing and the climate for instrument storage. Active players should consider regular checkups and to regulate your instrument every 6 months! Here is a basic guideline in NO. OF MONTHS for services:
What’s included in the fee?
- 6-10 hours per Complete Service & Chemical Washing
- 18-24 hours with additional process e.g. Polishing, Stuck Repair, etc.
- 2-4 days of re-checking
- transportation to collect or return
- 80% tools imported
- 99% parts imported
- Shipping cost
- Custom tax
- Years of practice to master
- Oversea certificates
- Repair course average USD 500 per day