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Clarinet & Oboe Repairs
| General service: | Recommended for near new or regularly (yearly) serviced instruments. Dismantle key-work as necessary; Replace key corks as necessary; Replace pads as necessary - up to 4; Assemble and regulate key-work; Adjust alignment; Check tenon corks for proper fit; Basic clean and lubricate key-work; Play test. |
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| Full service: | Recommended for instruments which are older, or have not been serviced regularly. Dismantle all key-work; Clean body; Replace key corks as necessary; Replace pads as necessary - up to 6; Assemble and regulate key-work; Adjust key alignment; Reduce excessive key play; Adjust spring tensions; Check tenon corks and replace as necessary; Oil bore on wooden instruments; Clean and lubricate key-work; Play test. |
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| Re-pad and overhaul: | Recommended for instruments needing pad replacement. Dismantle all key-work; Clean body; Replace key corks as necessary; Replace all pads; Assemble and regulate key-work; Adjust key alignment; Reduce excessive key play; Adjust spring tensions; Replace tenon corks; Oil bore on wooden instruments; Clean and lubricate key-work; Play test. Additional charges may apply for parts, removing rusted spindles, repairing broken key-work, repairing cracks in wooden instruments, soldering etc. Prices do not include parts. |
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| Standard Clarinet: | General service: | $120 |
| Full service: | $180 | |
| Re-pad and overhaul: | $290 plus parts, approx. $60 | |
| Professional Clarinet: | General service: | $180 |
| Full service: | $245 | |
| Re-pad and overhaul: | $400 plus parts, approx. $60 | |
| Standard Oboe: | General service: | $180 |
| Full service: | $350 | |
| Re-pad and overhaul: | $660 plus parts, approx. $90 | |
| Professional Oboe: | General service: | $250 |
| Full service: | $465 | |
| Re-pad and overhaul: | $890 plus parts, approx. $90 | |
