Woodwind Services
There are many tiny components in your instrument that are prone to wear and tear. The greatest nightmare for musicians 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
Your instrument has to be completely dissembled for cleaning from head to foot and parts being carefully examined.
Adjust & Regulate
Upon re-assemble, mechanisms can be adjusted to musician’s preference and keys regulated to exacting standards.
Play test for confirmation
To shy off from play-test after the service. Communicate with your technician on what works well for you!
HOW OFTEN SHOULD I SERVICE?
It varies by the frequency of playing and the climate for instrument storage.
Here’s a basic guideline in NO. OF MONTHS for respective services.
Before and After
COA, Repair, Replacements of Parts
ANNUAL CLEAN, OIL, ADJUST (COA)
Pricing Guideline
*final price will be quoted after inspection
FLUTE
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Body & Mechanism Cleaning
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Key Oil Lubrication
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Pads Shimming
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Key Alignment & Balancing
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Key Noise Removal
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Spring Tension Adjustments
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Key Heights Adjustments
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Case Dust Cleaning
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Thorough Play-test
CLARINET
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Body & Mechanism Cleaning
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Key Oil Lubrication
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Pads Seating
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Key Alignment & Balancing
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Key Noise Removal
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Spring Tension Adjustments
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Key Heights Adjustments
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Tenon Joint Cork Adjustments
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Case Dust Cleaning
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Thorough Play-Test
Saxophone
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Body & Mechanism
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Cleaning
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Key Oil Lubrication
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Pads Seating
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Key Alignment & Balancing
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Key Noise Removal
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Spring Tension Adjustments
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Key Heights Adjustments
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Neck Corks Adjustments
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Case Dust Cleaning
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Thorough Play-Test
Double Reed
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Body & Mechanism Cleaning
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Octave Vents Treatment
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Key Oil Lubrication
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Pads Seating
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Key Alignment & Balancing
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Key Noise Removal
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Spring Tension Adjustments
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Key Heights Adjustments
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Tenon Joint Cork
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Adjustments
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Case Dust Cleaning
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Thorough Play-Test
What Makes Up The Fees
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE FEE?
Working Time
- 6 to 10 hours per COA
- 18 to 24 hours per overhaul
- 2-4 days of re-checking
- transportation to collect or return
Equipment, Tools & Parts
- 80% tools imported
- 99% parts imported
- Shipping cost
- Custom tax
Experience & Certifications
- Years of practice to master
- Oversea certificates
- Repair course average USD 500 per day
