Staff
Flute Repairs
| General service: | Recommended for near new or regularly (yearly) serviced instruments. Dismantle key-work; Clean body; Clean and lubricate key-work; Replace key corks as necessary; Regulate and assemble key-work; Adjustment key alignment; Check head cork and replaced if necessary; Play test. |
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| Full service: | Recommended for instruments which are older, are tarnished, or have not been serviced regularly. Dismantle key-work; Silver wash, clean and polish body; Clean and lubricate Key-work; Replace key corks as necessary; Replace pads as necessary - up to 3; Regulate and assemble key-work; Adjust key alignment; Reduce excessive key play; Adjust spring tensions; Check and adjust tenons for proper fit; Check head cork and replace if necessary; Minor dents removed; Play test. |
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| Re-pad and overhaul: | Recommended for instruments needing pad replacement. Dismantle key-work; Silver wash, clean and polish body; Clean and lubricate Key-work; Replace key corks as necessary; Replace all pads; Regulate and assemble key-work; Seat pads; Adjust key alignment; Reduce excessive key play; Adjust spring tensions; Check and adjust tenons for proper fit; Check head cork and replace if necessary; Minor dents removed; Play test. Additional charges may apply for parts, major dent removal, removing rusted spindles, repairing broken key-work, soldering etc. Prices do not include parts. |
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| Standard flute: | General service: | $150 |
| Full service: | $200 | |
| Re-pad and overhaul: | $400 plus parts, approx. $60 | |
| Professional flute: | General service: | $200 |
| Full service: | $265 | |
| Re-pad and overhaul: | $530 plus parts, approx. $60 | |
| Standard Piccolo: | General service: | $180 |
| Full service: | $250 | |
| Re-pad and overhaul: | $500 plus parts, approx. $40 | |
| Professional Piccolo: | General service: | $225 |
| Full service: | $320 | |
| Re-pad and overhaul: | $660 plus parts, approx. $40 | |
| Other Flutes: | POA | |
