Bassoon repair

To give you an accurate estimate of the repair or service needed, our technicians need to inspect your bassoon. This is free, but requires that we have the instrument at hand. You are always welcome to visit our shop, send us an e-mail (with pictures and a description of the problem) or send us the instrument. Contact us if you need help with the shipping.

WORKSHOP HOURLY PRICE:
DKK 775,00 ≈ EUR 104,16
(kr. 620,00 excl. VAT)

Repairs are invoiced per initiated quarter of the hour. We are happy to give you an estimate of the cost, but cannot always foresee the full extent of the repair before we start working on the instrument.

We adjust the repair according to your wishes and your bassoon's needs. In the repair packages below, you can see how much time we approximately spend on different types of repair:

	Play condition Prices start at: DKK 2.325,- When an bassoon gets worn, the problems arising usually have to do with pads not sealing or keys that are bent. This will result in an instrument that is difficult to play, especially in the lower register. Often these problems can be solved with a minor adjustment of keys and/or pads. Change of cork and felt where needed Control and adjustment of pads and key height Adjustment of octave mechanism Test played
	COA - Cleaning, oiling and adjustment Prices start at: DKK 5.425,- With this repair you keep your bassoon in top notch shape. We recommend to giving your instrument this type of repair once a year to postpone an ovehaul as long as possible. Instrument is disassembled Body and mechanics are cleaned The bore is oiled Cork, felt and pads are changed where needed Mechanics are adjusted Test played

	Overhaul Prices start at: DKK 16.687,50 If you have a really good quality bassoon, an overhaul is necessary from time to time. When doing an overhaul, we completely disassemble the instrument, clean it and brings it as close as possible to an "as new"-condition. The instrument is disassembled Body is cleaned and polished The bore is oiled Fine adjustment of mechanics Cork, felt and pads are replaced New cork tenons Mechanics are cleaned and polished
	We can also fix this: Cracks Silver/gold plating Solderings Various re-builds and repairs

Warranty service

12 months after sales free warranty service

When you buy your instrument at i.K.Gottfried, you get a free after sales service*. We recommend you to let us adjust your instrument about 6 months after purchase.

*Applicable for key and mechanic adjustments, repair of cracks and solderings and adjustment of tenons and cork. The service does not cover damages beyond regular wear and tear.

Guarantee workshop for:

Several manufacturers have chosen i.K.Gottfried as their Danish guarantee workshop, which gives us the opportunity to assess damages and make repairs covered by the instrument warranty. As a guarantee workshop we can easily help you, if you have discovered a flaw in your instrument.

Get an estimate

Getting an estimate of the repair is free, but it is impossible for us to estimate a job without inspecting the instrument physically. That is why repairs estimated over the phone or e-mail is not binding until we confirm it upon receiving the instrument. You can reach us in the following ways: