Here at Old School Horns your satisfaction from your woodwind repair is the highest priority. All of my work is 100% guaranteed. If you are not happy, bring your horn back and I will address all of your issues at no charge. I want your old school horn to play at the level you paid for, whether you need just basic maintenance or the "Full Monty" Overhaul.
I use only the best materials from standard cork, to hybrid tech cork, synthetic felt, teflon, blued steel springs, and Prestini pads. When it comes to your instrument it's "all hands on deck". In other words, your horn is the one that matters. Below is a breakdown of what you get with the "Full Monty" Overhaul:
Basic Shop Rate
What is the"Full Monty"?
The "Full Monty" Overhaul is a complete disassemble of the instrument. Your horn is then thoroughly cleaned and polished. The overhaul includes a total mechanical regulation of all key mechanisms (swedging, straightening of keys and rods, leveling of all pad cups and tone holes). Then, the entire horn is re-assembled with a complete lubrication throughout the horn. Finally, your horn is play tested and re-adjusted for accuracy.
The minimum shop rate is $40 per hour for all basic woodwind maintenance work.
1) New Prestini Bladder Pads
2) New Cork Pads
3) New Leather Pads
(Bassoon Only)
4) Oiling of Wood Oboe Bores
5) New Cork
6) Clean & Polish Horn and Keys
7) Full Mechanical Regulation
8) Full Mechanical Lubrication
9) Complete Play Testing
10) Turnaround Time is 3-5 Days
1) New Premium Leather Pads
2) Minor Dent Removal
3) Leveling Tone Holes/Pad Cups
4) Clean & Polish Horn and Keys
5) New Cork & Felt
6) Full Mechanical Regulation
7) Full Mechanical Lubrication
8) Complete Play Testing
9) Turnaround Time is 4-5 Days
1) New White Bladder Pads
2) Minor Dent Removal
3) Re-fitting Head/Foot Joints
4) New Cork & Felt
5) Shimming Pads to Level
6) Clean/Polish Body and Keys
7) Full Mechanical Regulation
8) Full Mechanical Lubrication
9) Complete Play Testing
10) Turnaround Time is 2-4 Days
Extra Services
1) Upgrade of ANY PAD SET
2) Complete Spring Replacement
3) Complete Stripping of Lacquer
4) Tenon & Crack Repair
5) Gold, Silver, or Nickel Plating
6) Replacement of Flute Bushings
7) Construction of New Rods
8) Soldering Services
9) Major Dent Removal
10) Sonic Cleaning
11) Re-align Body Bend & Posts
Repair Services
Oboe & Bassoon
Flute & Piccolo
Saxophone
Clarinet
1) New Buffet-Style Pads
2) New Prestini Leather Pads
(Bass & Contra Clarinets Only)
3) Oiling of Wood Clarinet Bores
4) Re-Surfacing of all Tone Holes
5) New Cork & Felt
6) Clean & Polish Horn and Keys
7) Full Mechanical Regulation
8) Full Mechanical Lubrication
9) Complete Play Testing
10) Turnaround Time is 2-4 Days
Old School Horns
Comprehensive Woodwind Repair & Quality Used Instruments
A Limited Liability Company (LLC)