Woodwind Workshop - Popular Jobs


Make Play (does not include collection and delivery)

We do what is needed to make the instrument work at it's current level of maintenance. Most often requested to correct minor damage such as bent keys. It is really remedial work and is no substitute for regular servicing.


Standard Service (should be carried out at 12 - 18 month intervals on most instruments, but varies with level of use)
Our most common and popular job, it both fixes current problems with the instrument, and helps to ensure reliability, consistency, and ease of playing for the future.
The job involves:

1 removing all the keys,
2 completely cleaning the body and keys (oil wooden instruments).
3 identifying and replacing pads, springs, corks/felts as needed up to a maximum of 5 items. (extras charged pro rata)
4 assembling the instrument regulating, lubricating and testing.


Super Service (This is needed if the instrument has not been regularly serviced but is less than 5 -7 years old or has been left un-used  for a considerable time. Professional players may need this service yearly because of the exacting demands and extended use and wear their instruments must meet.)
1 removing all the keys,
2 completely cleaning the body and keys (oil wooden instruments).
3 removing all excessive wear in the keys through swaging.
4 identifying and replacing pads, springs, corks/felts joint corks as needed up to a maximum of 10 items. (extras charged pro rata)
5 assembling the instrument regulating, lubricating and testing.


Overhaul (Rebuilding the instrument to a fully working item with all the reliability of a new instrument.)

12 month parts and labour guarantee

 

1 removing all the keys,
2 completely cleaning the body and keys (oil wooden instruments) striping out all corks pads and felts.
3 remove all excessive wear in keys through swaging and bushing.
4 replacing all corks pads & felts. (Springs are tested and replaced as needed).
5 assemble instrument, setting pads, regulating and testing


Full Restoration

3 years parts and labour Gold Scheme Guarantee

This is the ultimate treatment for a prized instrument. We start by doing everything in the overhaul list and go much further, often replacing rods and screws and other parts. Finally the instrument is re-engineered to meet or exceed the original factory specifications. We can also offer refinishing of silver plate and lacquer.


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Our repair services are available for the whole of the UK and prices in most cases include the cost of carrier collection and return. Collection and delivery service


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