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 $65/hr shop rate
Professional Model Clarinet
price for dent work and parts not included
Mechanical Overhaul for Professional Model Instruments
Wood Soprano: $450 - Wood Alto: $650 - Wood Bass: $850 - Straight Contra-Bass: $1150 - Curved Contra-Bass: $1400
| Instrument is checked for loose pads, screws, rods, and tenon corks |
The mechanism is oiled |
| Worn or missing 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 |
| Lost motion is removed from the key mechanism |
Pad leaks are eliminated by floating the pads |
| The key mechanism is regulated to playing condition and the venting height is adjusted |
Mouthpiece is cleaned and checked for damage |
| The instrument is disassembled and the mechanism is refit (swedged) to proper tolerances. |
Straighten rods and keys as necessary. |
| The instrument parts are cleaned in detergent then oiled. |
All new pads, key corks, and tenon corks are installed. Pad leaks are eliminated by floating pads. |
| Seal posts, screws, octave well, and caps. |
Reface tone holes, secure posts, and adjust springs and replace when necessary. |
| Regulate to top playing condition. |
Fill posts to remove excess rod play. |
| All new pads, key corks, tenon corks, and springs (as needed). |
Special attention to venting of pads to assure proper pitch and clarity. |
| Seal posts, screws, octave wells. and caps. |
Correct intonation if needed. |
| The keys are refit to closer tolerances. |
Pads are leveled to closer tolerances. |
| Keys and body buffed and polished |
Case is cleaned inside and out |
| The instrument receives a final play |
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| 1 Year Warranty |
Student Model Clarinets
price for dent work and parts not included
Playing Condition for Student Model Instruments (Plus Pads)
Plastic Soprano $69 - Plastic Alto $89 - Plastic Bass $109 - Straight Contra-Bass $209 - Wood Soprano $99 - Wood Alto $119 - Wood Bass $129 - Curved Contra-Bass $249
| Instrument is checked for loose pads, screws, rods, and tenon corks |
The mechanism is oiled |
| Worn or missing 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 |
| Lost motion is removed from the key mechanism |
Pad leaks are eliminated by floating the pads |
| The key mechanism is regulated to playing condition and the venting height is adjusted |
Mouthpiece is cleaned and checked for damage |
| Case is cleaned inside and out |
The instrument receives a final play |
| 30 Day Warranty |
Mechanical Overhaul for Student Model Instruments
Plastic Soprano: $199 - Plastic Alto: $500 - Plastic Bass: $550 - Straight ContraBass: $700 - Wood Soprano: $299 - Wood Alto: $550 - Wood Bass: $600
| Includes everything in a student PC, plus: |
| The instrument is disassembled and the mechanism is refit (swedged) to proper tolerances. |
Straighten rods and keys as necessary. |
| The instrument parts are cleaned in detergent then oiled. |
All new pads, key corks, and tenon corks are installed. Pad leaks are eliminated by floating pads. |
| Seal posts, screws, octave well, and caps. |
Reface tone holes, secure posts, and adjust springs and replace when necessary. |
| Regulate to top playing condition. |
The instrument receives a final play test and wipe down. |
| 6 Month Warranty |
Individual Services for Clarinet:
| Tenon corks (First) |
$20.00 |
Tenon corks (Additional or with Playing Condition) |
$15.00 |
| Loose body rings tightened |
$25.00 |
Pads Replaced-Bladder |
$4.00 each |
| Pads Replaced-Cork |
$4.00 each |
Pads Replaced-Leather |
$10.00 each |
| Polish |
$25.00 |
Straighten bent tone holes |
$10.00 each |
| Wash plastic body |
$20.00 |
Adjust/Reinstall neck tenon |
$30.00 |
| Refit bass clarinet neck |
$25.00 |
Key Transfers (per joint +pads) |
$75.00 |
| Solder (silver) per joint |
$25.00 |
Oil body and bore |
$20.00 |
| Remount thumb rest (+parts) |
$25.00 |
Crack pinning |
$20.00 each |
| Shimming Contra-bass pads |
$10.00 each |
Ribbon wrap crack repair |
$50.00 |
| Flush body |
$45.00 |
Undercut Tone Holes |
$50.00 |
| Key buffing |
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Bores polished |
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| Soprano |
$45.00 |
Soprano & Alto |
$12.00 |
| Alto-Bass |
$65.00 |
Bass |
$14.00 |
| Contra-Bass |
$80.00 |
Contra-Bass |
$16.00 |
By Quote Only:
| Case repair |
Chimney repairs |
Chip filling (body & toneholes) |
Cut Out Stuck Hinge Rods |
| Damaged/Worn Tone Holes |
Dent work |
Free Binding Keys |
Key fitting |
| Make New Hinge Rods |
Redressing Tone Holes |
Regulate |
Removal of stuck swab |
| Replace Cork |
Replace or Repair Tenons |
Sticky Pads & Tone Holes |
Straighten Bent Hinge Rods |
| Straighten Bent Keys |
Straighten body or bell |
Tenon/Socket Replacement |
Wood sanding or refinishing work |
| Professional quality pads |
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Request a quote and/or time frame for repair work.
