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 included
Playing 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 |
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| 30 Day Warranty |
Mechanical Overhaul for Student Model Instruments
Plastic Oboe (bladder pads): $400 - Wood Oboe (bladder pads): $650 - Plastic Oboe (cork pads): $450 - Wood Oboe (cork pads): $695 - Plastic Bassoon: $500 - Wood Bassoon: $950
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| 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, and tenon corks are installed. Floating pads eliminates pad leaks. |
| Reface tone holes, secure posts, and replace any necessary springs. |
Cleaned mouthpiece and case. |
| Regulate to top playing condition. |
The instrument receives a final play test. |
| 6 Month Warranty |
Mechanical Overhaul for Professional Model Instruments
Full Conservatory System (Quote Only)
English Horn (Qoute Only)
Bassoon (Quote Only)
| All of the above as well as |
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| Fill posts to remove excess play. |
All new pads, key corks, tenon corks and springs. |
| Send posts, screws, octave walls and caps |
Correct intonation if needed. |
| Keys are refit to closer tolerances. |
The pads are leveled to closer tolerances. |
| More attention is paid to removing scratches and cosmetics. |
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| 1 Year Warranty |
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Each Technician on an individual Basis will quote Professional Custom Shop Repairs.
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 |
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Tenon corks |
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| 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 |
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.
