Professional Flute Repair and Flute Repad
Our flute repair technicians are highly trained artisans. We look at all aspects of a flute and assess its operational qualities to ensure, upon its completion, that the instrument is in the absolute best condition possible. Our artisans pay attention to details such as Body dents, post alignment with regards to key operation, pad thickness and key height issues, tuning, proper screw and key shaft fitting, and fine tuning.
Many shops tend to overlook certain parts of the flute repair process. They consider some operations that we perform on a routine basis redundant. NO PART of the repair of your instrument should simply be overlooked. We thoroughly examine the flute or piccolo and assess completely anything that might need to be done to put it into top-notch condition. We call with a complete estimate BEFORE we do any work so that you are not confused about what we are doing! When we are done with the repair your instrument is carefully pegged down so that nothing changes during shipment. The flute is then packed securely and returned to you in a timely manner.
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Flute Repair Pricing Guide
What you should know before shipping your instrument.
Repair Type |
Repair ID |
Description |
Cost |
Flute Repair
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PC-1
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Instrument is checked over and put into good playing condition. This process includes whatever is needed without replacing ALL pads and corks.
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$35.00-120.00
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Economy Flute Repad
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ECFLUTE
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This is an economy repad for student model instruments only. Instrument is disassembled and pads are removed. Damaged or bent keys are repaired for proper mechanical operation. Pads are replaced and instrument is reassembled. This repair might require tone hole leveling for pads to seal well. Instrument will play like new when is returned to you. |
$75.00-145.00
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Flute Repad
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STUREPAD
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This is a repad for student model instruments only. Instrument is completely disassembled. Old pads and corks are removed. The keys are then highly polished. Next, the instrument body is cleaned and oiled. Rods and screws are then oiled. Pads and corks are replaced. Necessary springs are replaced. Then, the entire instrument is reassembled. Pads are seated and instrument is adjusted to like new condition. Instrument is played to a tuner and final tweaking is done to key height with regards to tuning.
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$169.00-225.00
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Professional Flute Repad
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PROREPAD
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This is a repad for professional model instruments only. The instrument is completely disassembled. The old pads and corks are removed. All key posts are tightened and keys swedged where needed. The keys are then highly polished. Next, the instrument body is cleaned and the body is polished. Rods and screws are then oiled. All pads and corks are replaced. All necessary springs are replaced (All replaced upon request.) Then, the entire instrument is reassembled. Pads are seated and instrument is adjusted to like new condition. Instrument is played to a tuner and final tweaking is done to key height with regards to tuning. Specific pads will be used upon request.
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$225.00-580.00
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Repair Type |
Repair ID |
Specialty Repairs |
Cost |
Flute Head and Foot Joint Refitting
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Swedge
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Tenon damage is common on older flutes and those that have been damaged due to accident. This is the portion of the instrument where the pieces fit together. The tenon is rounded out. The tenon is then refit as per the manufacturers specifications.
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$29.00-60.00
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Flute Spring Replacement
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SPRING
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All spring tension is adjusted throughout the instrument. Any necessary springs are replaced. Springs are adjusted according to your playing style and preferences. Costs may be more if gold springs are requested.
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$24.00-51.00
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Flute Key Alteration
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KEYALTER
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Sometimes it is necessary to make alterations to keys due to special needs. These needs will be assessed and extensions will be added to keys where needed. We will fabricate parts if they are needed to make it possible for someone to play who might not be able to otherwise. Let us know what your needs are and we can pretty much guarantee a solution for you to be able to play.
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Furnished upon assessment of instrument
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Flute Repair Questions
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