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 $75/hr shop rate
New or Recently Repadded Clarinet Setup/Playing Condition
Soprano Clarinets: $165 - Soprano Clarinets (With Cork Pad Replacement): $225
Alto Clarinet/Basset: $225 - Bass Clarinet: $375 (Low Eb), $425 (Low C) - Contra Clarinets: $425
| Instrument completely disassembled, keys and body carefully cleaned with mild detergent (heavy tarnish remediation charged separately) |
Light swedging of keys and alignment of posts performed (excessive keyfitting billed separately) |
| Rod straightness and post fit inspected |
Tenon to socket fit adjusted |
| Existing key corks, felts, synthetics replaced with highest quality materials where needed to facilitate a positive feel and lasting regulation |
Factory pad Installation checked and additional shellac added where needed |
| Each pad adjusted for a perfect seal from front to back and side to side with the lightest touch |
Spring tensions evened out and adjusted to players personal preference |
| Key heights adjusted for optimal intonation and response |
Instrument allowed to settle, play tested and readjusted where necessary |
| 1 Year Warranty |
Professional Model Clarinet
price for dent work and parts not included
Mechanical Overhaul for Professional Model Instruments
Wood Soprano: $700 - Wood Alto/Basset: $1000 - Wood Bass: $1300
Straight Contralto/Contrabass: $1700 - Curved Contralto/Contrabass: $2100
| Instrument is checked for loose pads, screws, rods, and tenon corks |
The mechanism is lubricated |
| Key corks, felts, synthetics replaced with highest quality materials where needed to facilitate a positive feel and lasting regulation |
Any foreign material in the bore is removed |
| Corrosion is removed from hinge tubes, hinge rods, and pivot screws |
Any loose posts are tightened |
| Lost motion is removed from the key mechanism |
Pad leaks are eliminated by floating the pads |
| The key mechanism is regulated to playing condition and the venting height is adjusted |
Mouthpiece is cleaned and checked for damage |
| The instrument is disassembled and the mechanism is refit (swedged) to proper tolerances |
Straighten rods and keys as necessary |
| Spring tensions evened out and adjusted to players personal preference. |
Reface tone holes, secure posts, and adjust springs and replace when necessary. |
| Seal posts, screws, octave well, and caps. |
All new pads, key corks, and tenon corks are installed. Pad leaks are eliminated by floating pads. |
| Regulate to top playing condition. |
Posts fitted to rods. |
| All new pads, key corks, tenon corks, and springs (as needed). |
Special attention to venting of pads to assure proper pitch and clarity. |
| Seal posts, screws, octave wells. and caps. |
Correction of intonation if needed. |
| The keys are refit to closer tolerances. |
Pads are leveled to closer tolerances. |
| Keys and body buffed and polished |
Case is cleaned inside and out |
| The instrument receives a final play |
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| 1 Year Warranty |
Student Model Clarinets
price for dent work and parts not included
Student and Intermediate Model Clarinet Overhaul
(pads included in pricing)
Plastic Soprano $350 - Plastic Alto $550 - Plastic Bass $795
Wood Soprano - $400 - Wood Alto $625 - Wood Bass $895
| The instrument is disassembled and the mechanism is refit (swedged) to proper tolerances. |
Straighten rods and keys as necessary. |
| The instrument parts are cleaned in detergent then oiled (heavy tarnish remediation charged separately). |
Reface tone holes, secure posts, and adjust springs and replace when necessary. Excessive tonehole repair assessed and billed separately. |
| Seal posts, screws, octave well, and caps. |
All new pads, key corks, and tenon corks are installed. Pad leaks are eliminated by floating pads. |
| Regulate to top playing condition. |
The instrument receives a final play test and wipe down. |
| 1 Year Warranty |
Individual Services for Clarinet:
| Tenon corks (First) |
$20 |
Tenon corks (Additional or with Playing Condition) |
$15 |
| Loose body rings tightened |
$25 |
Adjust/Reinstall neck tenon$30 minimum |
$30 minimum |
| Refit bass clarinet neck |
$25 minimum |
Key Transfers (per joint +pads) |
$150 (plus cost of pads) |
| Oil body and bore (as service add-on) |
$20 |
Oil body and bore (standalone, per joint) |
$65 |
| Rod Fabrication |
$15/each |
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| Spring Replacement |
$9/each |
Full Spring Replacement |
$125 |
| Solder (silver) per joint |
$25 |
Remount thumb rest (+parts) |
$50 |
| Carbon Fiber Crack Banding |
$100 |
Crack pinning |
$20/pin |
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Key Buffing:
| Soprano$45 |
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| Alto-Bass$65 |
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By Quote Only:
| Case repair |
Tonehole Repair |
Tonehole Undercutting |
Cut Out Stuck Hinge Rods |
| Damaged/Worn Tone Holes |
Dent work |
Free Binding Keys |
Key fitting |
| Make New Hinge Rods |
Chip filling (body & toneholes) |
Regulate |
Removal of stuck swab |
| Replace Cork |
Replace or Repair Tenons |
Sticky Pads & Tone Holes |
Straighten Bent Hinge Rods |
| Straighten Bent Keys |
Straighten body or bell |
Tenon/Socket Replacement |
Wood sanding or refinishing work |
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Request a quote and/or time frame for repair work.
