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Repairs
Repair Work can include some of / all of the following:
- remove necessary key work
- straighten necessary tone holes
- hand polish instrument and key work
- replace gooseneck cork
- replace corks
- replace necessary key corks
- replace tenon corks
- straighten rods
- realign pads
- realign keys
- realign bell
- adjust foot joint/head joint tenon
- adjust pad openings
- check A440 tuning
- adjust head joint cork
- replace necessary key corks
- reassemble instrument
- straighten bend key work and realign
- reseat all pads
- adjust spring tensions
- adjust screw adjustments and linkages
- rebalance key work
- lubricate key work
- remove mouthpiece
- remove necessary dents
- reshape bell
- realign leader pipe
- replace valve guides
- rehone valves
- resolder where necessary
- remove dents from slide/realign slide
- remove stuck tuning slides
- replace valve felts
- ease tuning slides
- replace water keys / water springs
- oil & service
Repair Guide
Maintaining Your Instrument
Repair FAQ’s
How do I get my instrument repaired?
Call us on 02 9389 0166 and we book in a time to pick up the instrument from your house.
How much will it cost to repair my instrument?
Repair on instruments can vary greatly depending on the instrument and problems that are occurring. We must see your instrument in order to give an estimate for the cost of the repair. Service & repairs start from $300.
How long will I have to leave my instrument to get it repaired?
This depends upon the time of year and our workload as well as the type of repair. We do have an appointment system that has proven to be very helpful in allowing customers to be without their instrument the least amount of time possible. We do try to get instruments back as soon as possible – approximately 25 days or less.
Is my instrument worth repairing? / Should I repair or replace my instrument?
Most name brand instruments are worth having repaired. Instruments that are properly repaired and serviced can last for many years.
Why do I need my instrument adjusted? Isn’t that done at the factory?
Do I really need my brass instrument cleaned? It doesn’t look that dirty.
Build up can even cause your mouthpiece to become stuck.