English horn repair
To give you an accurate estimation of the repair or service needed, our technicians need to inspect your English horn. 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.
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WORKSHOP HOURLY PRICE: 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. |
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We adjust the repair according to your wishes and your English horn's needs. In the repair packages below, you can se how much time we approximately spend on different types of repair:
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Play conditionWhen an English horn 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.
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COA - Cleaning, oiling, and adjustmentWith this repair, you keep your English horn in top-notch shape. We recommend giving your instrument this type of repair once a year to postpone a main repair as long as possible.
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RepadThe condensation that gathers in your English horn 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 horn is played, and how often. In a repad we do the following:
The price may vary depending on whether you wish to have extra springs replaced or have the mechanics polished. |
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OverhaulIf you have a really good quality English horn, 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:
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We can also fix this:
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Warranty service
6 months after sales free warranty service
When you buy your instrument at i.K.Gottfried, you get free after-sales service*. We recommend you 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.
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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:
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Call us on Click for opening hours |
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Visit our store 1306 København K. Click for opening hours |
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Send us an e-mail atik@gottfried.dk
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