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Professional Saxophone Repair Page
Our sax repair technicians are highly trained artisans. We look at all aspects of a saxophone 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 tone hole leveling, post alignment with regards to key operation, pad thickness and key height issues, tuning,
proper screw and key shaft fitting, and dent work.
Many shops tend to overlook certain parts of the sax repair process. They consider some operations that we perform on a routine basis redundant. NO PART of the repair of your expensive instrument
should simply be overlooked. We thoroughly examine the saxophone 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 sax is then packed securely and returned to you in a timely manner.
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Repair Type |
The All New Roo Pad Sax Repad |
Cost |
The All New Roo Pad Sax Repad |
This is a repad available on all saxophones but we recommend professional grade instruments only. The instrument is completely disassembled. The old pads and corks
are removed. All key posts are checked for alignment to rods and keys. Swedging that needs
to be done
is completed.
The keys are then highly polished (if nickel plated.) Next, the instrument body is cleaned
and reachable body
dents
are
removed. At this point we can remove the laquer from the instrument if it is desired.
Rods
and screws
are then
oiled.
All pads are replaced with white Roo pads and resonators are installed (metal or plastic.) All necessary springs are replaced (All
replaced upon
request.)
Then, tone
holes are leveled before 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. |
Soprano- $565.00-689.00 Alto- $650.00-885.00 Tenor- $765.00-989.00 Baritone- $950.00-1289.00 |
Saxophone Repair Pricing Guide
What you should know before shipping your instrument.
Repair Type |
Repair ID |
Alto Saxophone |
Cost |
Alto Sax Repair |
PC-1 |
Instrument is checked over and put into good playing
condition. This process includes whatever is needed without replacing ALL
pads and corks. |
$49.00-150.00 |
Alto Sax Economy Repad |
STUDENTSAX |
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. |
$169.00-225.00 |
Alto Sax Repad |
STUASREPAD |
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 (if they are nickel plated.) Next, the instrument body is cleaned and
reachable dents are removed. Rods and screws
are then oiled. Pads and corks are replaced. Necessary springs are replaced.
Then, tone holes are leveled before 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. |
$289.00-345.00 |
Profession Sax Repad |
PROASREPAD |
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 checked for alignment to rods and keys. Swedging that needs
to be done
is completed.
The keys are then highly polished (if nickel plated.) Next, the instrument body is cleaned
and reachable body
dents
are
removed.
Rods
and screws
are then
oiled.
All pads and corks are replaced. All necessary springs are replaced (All
replaced upon
request.)
Then, tone
holes are leveled before 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. |
$325.00-589.00 |
Repair Type |
Repair ID |
Soprano Saxophone |
Cost |
Soprano Repair |
PC-1 |
Instrument is checked over and put into good playing
condition. This process includes whatever is needed without replacing ALL
pads and corks. |
$49.00-150.00 |
Soprano Sax Economy Repad |
STUSOPSAX |
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. |
$169.00-225.00 |
Soprano Sax Repad |
STUSOPREPAD |
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 (if they are nickel plated.) Next, the instrument body is cleaned and
reachable dents are removed. Rods and screws
are then oiled. Pads and corks are replaced. Necessary springs are replaced.
Then, tone holes are leveled before 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. |
$289.00-345.00 |
Professional Soprano Sax Repad |
PROSOPREPAD |
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 checked for alignment to rods and keys. Swegding that needs
to be done
is completed.
The keys are then highly polished (if nickel plated.) Next, the instrument body is cleaned
and reachable body
dents
are
removed.
Rods
and screws
are then
oiled.
All pads and corks are replaced. All necessary springs are replaced (All
replaced upon
request.)
Then, tone
holes are leveled before 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. |
$325.00-589.00 |
Repair Type |
Repair ID |
Tenor Saxophone |
Cost |
Tenor Sax Repair |
PC-1 |
Instrument is checked over and put into good playing
condition. This process includes whatever is needed without replacing ALL
pads and corks. |
$49.00-150.00 |
Tenor Sax Economy Repad |
STUTENSAX |
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. |
$169.00-255.00 |
Tenor Sax Repad |
STUTENREPAD |
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 (if they are nickel plated.) Next, the instrument body is cleaned and
reachable dents are removed. Rods and screws
are then oiled. Pads and corks are replaced. Necessary springs are replaced.
Then, tone holes are leveled before 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. |
$289.00-345.00 |
Professional Tenor Sax Repad |
PROTENREPAD |
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 checked for alignment to rods and keys. Swegding that needs
to be done
is completed.
The keys are then highly polished (if nickel plated.) Next, the instrument body is cleaned
and reachable body
dents
are
removed.
Rods
and screws
are then
oiled.
All pads and corks are replaced. All necessary springs are replaced (All
replaced upon
request.)
Then, tone
holes are leveled before 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. |
$325.00-589.00 |
Repair Type |
Repair ID |
Specialty Repairs |
Cost |
Sax Solder Work |
SOLDER |
Sometimes post or keys will get loose and fall of of the instrument. The type of solder used depends upon what is being soldered.
Soft solder is used for posts and body joint and hard solder (silver solder) is used to repair broken keys.
|
Soft: $19.00-24.00 Silver: 35.00-55.00 |
Sax Neck Cork |
NECKCORK |
The neck cork is replaced on the neck tenon and fit for
easy assembly/disassembly (make sure to include the mouthpiece if possible so that it may be fit to the neck cork properly.) |
$18.00 |
Sax Spring Repair |
SPRING |
All spring tension is adjusted throughout the instrument.
Any necessary springs are replaced. Springs are adjusted according to
your playing style and preferences. |
$49.00-125.00 |
Sax key Alteration |
KEYALTER |
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. |
Furnished upon assessment of instrument |
Saxophone Repair Questions
Old World Baton, Tyler, Tx.
(903)283-2586
oldworldbaton@yahoo.com