Double Reed Instrument Repair Services at West Music
Playing Condition for Student Model Instruments (Plus Pads)*
| Plastic Oboe | $65 |
| Wood Oboe | $79 |
| Plastic Oboe w/FCS | $75 |
| Wood Oboe w/FCS | $100 |
| Plastic Bassoon | $80 |
| Wood Bassoon | $129 |
- Instrument is checked for loose pads, screws, rods, and tenon corks.
- The mechanism is oiled.
- Worn or missing tenon corks, key corks, felts, or other silencers are replaced.
- Any foreign material in the core is removed.
- Corrosion is removed from hinge tubes, hinge rods, and pivot screws.
- Any loose posts are tightened.
- Minor lost motion is removed from key mechanism as needed. (excessively worn or damaged mechanisms are repaired by quote only)
- Pull cent tubes, clean and seal with wax.
- Floating the pads eliminates pad leaks.
- Key mechanism is regulated to playing condition and the venting height is adjusted.
- Mouthpiece and case are cleaned.
- Pull boot lap and U tube to clean and inspect bore.
- The instrument receives a final play test.
30 Day Warranty
Mechanical Overhaul for Student Model Instruments*
| Plastic Oboe (bladder pads) | $325 |
| Wood Oboe (bladder pads) | $375 |
| Plastic Oboe (cork pads) | $350 |
| Wood Oboe (cork pads) | $395 |
| Plastic Bassoon | $395 |
| Wood Bassoon | $695 |
All of the above as well as:
- Instrument is disassembled and the mechanism is refit (swedged) to maximum tolerances.
- Straighten rods and keys as necessary.
- The instrument parts are cleaned in detergent and oiled. Bores are polished as necessary.
- All new pads, key corks, and tenon corks are installed. Floating pads eliminates pad leaks.
- Reface tone holes, secure posts, and replace any necessary springs.
- Cleaned mouthpiece and case.
- Regulate to top playing condition.
- The instrument receives a final play test and wipe down.
6 Month Warranty
Mechanical Overhaul for Professional Model Instruments*
| Full Conservatory System (Quote Only) | $600 |
| English Horn (Quote Only) | $700 |
| Bassoon (Quote Only) | $950 |
All of the above as well as:
- Fill posts to remove excess play.
- All new pads, key corks, tenon corks and springs.
- Send posts, screws, octave walls and caps
- Correct intonation if needed.
- Keys are refit to closer tolerances.
- The pads are leveled to closer tolerances.
- More attention is paid to removing scratches and cosmetics.
6 Month Warranty
Each Technician on an Individual Basis will quote Professional Custom Shop Repairs.
Other Charges*
| Pads for Oboe and English Horn (bladder) | $7.00 each + $3.00 parts | |
| Pads for Oboe and English Horn (cork) | $10.00 each | $5.00 each to resurface for P/C |
| Pads for Bassoon (bladder) | $11.00 each + $3.00 parts | |
| Tighten loose body rings | $25.00 | |
| Tenon corks (with P/C) | $15.00 each | |
| Tenon corks (without P/C)) | First @ $25.00 | Additional corks $10.00 each |
| Tenon wraps (thread) | $25.00 | |
| Ribbon wrap (crack repair) | $45.00 | |
| Bocal cork (bassoon & eng. horn) | $25.00 | |
| Body lock remount (+parts) | $25.00 | |
| Remount bell ring (+parts) | $25.00 | $15 with P/C |
| Silver Solder Joints | $15.00 each |
By Quote Only
| Bore oil treatments | Chip filling (body/tone) |
| Key fitting/Securing posts | Damaged or worn tone holes |
| Case repair | Redress tone holes |
| Crack pinning | Remove stuck swab |
| Tenon/Socket replacement | Replace or repair tenons |
| Bocal dent removal | Polishing |
| Refinish work |
* These prices are average estimates only. Exact estimates will be provided upon inspection of the instrument. Estimates available at no charge.