Double Reeds Repair
Saxquest specializes in mechanical overhauls, and total instrument restorations as well as personalized setups and custom key work. Our focus has always been on YOU as a player. Our shop philosophy is to approach each repair as a partnership with you. In that spirit, if you have a pad preference that you’d like us to use, we’re happy to oblige. Otherwise, we have a wealth of experience with what works best for different scenarios and we’re happy to make suggestions for you.
Minor Repairs are billed at a rate of $75/hr shop rate
Minor Repairs are billed at a rate of $75/hr shop rate
Double Reeds
price for dent work and parts not included
Playing Condition for Model Double Reeds
Oboe or English Horn: $375 – Bassoon: $425 – Contrabassoon: by quote only
Instrument is checked for loose pads, screws, rods and tenon corks. | The mechanism is oiled. |
Instrument body is inspected for warping or cracks (repaired at additional cost). | Toneholes inspected (repaired at additional cost). |
Worn or missing tenon corks, key corks, felts, or other silencers are replaced. | Any foreign material in the bore is removed. |
Corrosion is removed from hinge tubes. hinge rods. and pivot screws. | Any loose posts are tightened. |
Minor radial and lateral play is removed from key mechanism as needed (excessively worn or damaged mechanisms are repaired by quote only). | Pull vent tubes, clean and seal with wax. |
Pads floated to eliminates leaks. | Key mechanism is regulated to playing condition and the venting height is adjusted. |
Bocals and case are cleaned. | Bassoon: boot cap and U-tube removed to inspect for rot. |
The instrument receives a final play test | |
1 Year Warranty |
Mechanical Overhaul for Professional Model Instruments
Oboe: $1150 – English Horn/Oboe D’Amore: $1200 – Bassoon, Contrabassoon (Quote Only)
All of the above as well as | ||
Posts fitted to rods. | Body oiled as needed. | |
Keys polished. | ||
Toneholes dressed with minor chip repair as needed. | All new pads, key corks, tenon corks. | |
Reface tone holes, secure posts, and replace any necessary springs. | The pads are leveled to closer tolerances. | |
Posts are fit to rods. | More attention is paid to cosmetics and removing scratches. | |
Keys are refit to closer tolerances. | Regulate to top playing condition. | |
Correct intonation if needed. | The instrument receives a final play test. | |
1 Year Warranty |
Each Technician on an individual Basis will quote Professional Custom Shop Repairs.
Individual Services for Double Reeds:
Tenon wraps (thread) | $25 | Carbon Fiber Wrap (crack repair) | $100 |
Bocal cork (bassoon & eng. horn) | $25 | Body lock remount (+parts) | $50 |
Remount bell ring (+parts) | $25 ($15 with P/C) | Solder Joints -silver | $15/each |
Tenon corks | |||
Individual Spring | $9/each | (with P/C) | $15/each |
Carbon Fiber Wrap (crack repair) | $100 | (without P/C; first) | $25/each |
Crack pin | $20/each | (without P/C; additional) | $10/each |
By Quote Only:
Key fitting/Securing posts Case repair | Crack pinning | Tenon/Socket replacement | Bocal dent removal |
Refinish work | Chip filling (body/tone holes) | Damaged or worn tone holes | Redress tone holes |
Remove stuck swab | Replace or repair tenons | Polishing | Bore oil treatments |
Request a quote and/or time frame for repair work.