2114 Cherokee St. | St. Louis, MO 63118 | 314-664-1234 | info@saxquest.com
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 $50/hr shop rate
Student Model Double Reeds
price for dent work and parts not includedPlaying Condition for Student Model Double Reeds
Oboe Plastic: $79 - Oboe Wood: $109 - Bassoon Plastic: $109 - Bassoon Wood: $160| Instrument is checked for loose pads, screws, rods and tenon corks. | The mechanism is oiled. |
| Worn or missing tenon corks, key corks, felts, or other silencers are replaced. | Any foreign material in the Core is removed. |
| Corrosion is removed from hinge tubes. hinge rods. and pivot screws. | Any loose posts are tightened. |
| Minor lost motion is removed from key mechanism as needed. (excessively worn or damaged mechanisms are repaired by quote only) | Pull cent tubes, clean and seal with wax. |
| Floating the pads eliminates pad leaks. | Key mechanism is regulated to playing condition and the venting height is adjusted. |
| Mouthpiece and case are cleaned. | Pull boot lap and U tube to clean and inspect bore. |
| The instrument receives a final play test | |
| 30 Day Warranty | |
Mechanical Overhaul for Professional Model Instruments
Full Conservatory System (Quote Only) English Horn (Quote Only) Bassoon (Quote Only)| All of the above as well as | ||
| Instrument is dissembled and the mechanism is refit (swedged) to maximum tolerances. | Straighten rods and keys as necessary. | |
| The instrument parts are cleaned in detergent and oiled. Bores are polished as necessary. | All new pads, key corks, tenon corks and springs. | |
| Reface tone holes, secure posts, and replace any necessary springs. | The pads are leveled to closer tolerances. | |
| Fill posts to remove excess play. | Send posts, screws, octave walls and caps | |
| Keys are refit to closer tolerances. | Regulate to top playing condition. | |
| Correct intonation if needed. | The instrument receives a final play test. | |
| Cleaned mouthpiece and case. | ||
| 1 Year Warranty | ||
Individual Services for Double Reeds:
| Tenon wraps (thread) | $25.00 | Ribbon wrap (crack repair) | $45.00 |
| Bocal cork (bassoon & eng. horn) | $25.00 | Body lock remount (+parts) | $25.00 |
| Remount bell ring (+parts) | $25.00 ($15 with P/C) | Solder Joints -silver | $15.00 each |
| Pads | Tenon corks | ||
| Oboe, English Horn (Bladder) | $9.00 each | (with P/C) | $15.00 each |
| Oboe, English Horn (Cork) | $10.00 each ($5.00 each to resurface for PC) | (without P/C; first) | $25.00 |
| Bassoon (Bladder) | $12.00 each | (without P/C; additional) | $10.00 each |
| 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 |