Services/Pricing
Services and pricing are listed below!
For anything not specifically mentioned, please contact me.
What is a “Clean, Oil, Adjust”?
Clean, Oil, Ajdust (COA) is a maintenance service which keeps an instrument playing well by repairing normal wear-and-tear issues and protecting the instrument from potential damage. During a COA the instrument is disassembled, old oil is removed from rods/screws/tubes, and new oil is added. The body of the instrument is cleaned of any accumulated material. Pads are replaced as necessary, along with key and regulation corks. The instrument is then reassembled, checked for leak, adjusted, and regulated. A yearly COA will keep your horn playing well for years to come.
Why do wood instruments need oiling?
Wood naturally dries out over time. When dry, wood is more susceptible to chipping and cracking. I recommend wood clarinets have their bore and exterior oiled every two years at a minimum.
Woodwind Repair 101
What is an overhaul and when is it needed?
An overhaul is a complete rebuild of the instrument. The instrument is disassembled and all pads, corks, felts, etc are removed. All parts of the instrument are then cleaned. Mechanical restoration is done - this means adjusting posts, keys, key cups, hinge tubes, springs, body rings, etc. until everything fits together snugly. Tone holes are resurfaced/leveled if necessary. The instrument is then repadded, recorked/felted, and reassembled. Leak testing and play testing are completed.
An overhaul is sometimes necessary is an instrument has been sitting a long time without proper maintenance, has been stored in poor environmental conditions, or has been damaged.