Saxophone repair

Playing condition

When a saxophone 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
• Polishing of the mechanics

COA - Cleaning, oiling, and adjustment

With this repair, you keep your saxophone 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 are adjusted
• Neck cork is replaced
• Test played

Repad 

The condensation that gathers in your saxophone 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 saxophone 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
• Up to 3 springs are replaced
• Neck cork is replaced
• Adjustment of mechanics

The price may vary depending on which pads you want (as standard we use French high-quality leather pads, and this is what we recommend you choose), and whether you want the mechanics polished or have extra springs replaced.  

Overhaul

If you have a really good quality saxophone, 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

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.