Clarinet repair

Play condition

When a clarinet 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 keys
• Test played

COA - Cleaning, oiling, and adjustment

With this repair, you keep your clarinet in top-notch shape. We recommend giving your instrument this type of repair once a year to postpone the main repair as long as possible.

• Instrument is disassembled
• Body and mechanics are cleaned and oiled
• Cork and felt are changed where needed
• Control of pads - replacement of up to 3 pcs. 
• Mechanics adjusted
• Test played

Repad 

The condensation that gathers in your clarinet when you play, causes a lot of wear on the pads. We usually say that a set of pads lasts between 6 and 12 years depending on the type of pad, how the clarinet is played, and how often. In a repad we do the following:

• Instrument is disassembled
• Body and mechanics are cleaned and oiled
• Pads, cork, and felt are replaced if needed
• Up to 3 springs are replaced
• Adjustment of mechanics

The price may vary depending on which pads you want (leather, Goretex, or cork), whether you want 

Overhaul

If you have a really good quality clarinet, an overhaul is necessary from time to time. When doing an overhaul, we completely disassemble the instrument, clean it and bring it as close as possible to an "as new"-condition. In an overhaul a repad is included plus the following:

• Fine adjustment of mechanics 
• Control of tone holes 
• Polishing of the mechanics

Straubinger pads can be mounted by our certified Straubinger technician, if you wish. 

We can also fix this:

• Cracks
• Silver/gold plating 
• Solderings 
• Various re-builds and repairs

PRICE

Repairs are invoiced per initiated half 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.