Woodwind
There are many 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
Adjust & Regulate
Play test for confirmation
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
Pricing Guideline
*final price will be quoted after inspection
Body & Mechanism Cleaning
Key Oil Lubrication
Pads Shimming
Key Alignment & Balancing
Key Noise Removal
Spring Tension Adjustments
Key Heights Adjustments
Case Dust Cleaning
Thorough Play-Test
Body & Mechanism Cleaning
Key Oil Lubrication
Pads Seating
Key Alignment & Balancing
Key Noise Removal
Spring Tension Adjustments
Key Heights Adjustments
Tenon Joint Cork Adjustments
Case Dust Cleaning
Thorough Play-Test
Body & Mechanism Cleaning
Key Oil Lubrication
Pads Seating
Key Alignment & Balancing
Key Noise Removal
Spring Tension Adjustments
Key Heights Adjustments
Neck Corks Adjustments
Case Dust Cleaning
Thorough Play-Test
Body & Mechanism Cleaning
Octave Vents Treatment
Key Oil Lubrication
Pads Seating
Key Alignment & Balancing
Key Noise Removal
Spring Tension Adjustments
Key Heights Adjustments
Tenon Joint Corks Adjustments
Case Dust Cleaning
Thorough Play-Test
What makes up the fees
What’s included in the fee?
- 6 to 10 hours per COA
- 18 to 24 hours per overhaul
- 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
