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
Double Reeds
price for dent work and parts not included
Playing Condition for Model Double Reeds
Oboe or English Horn: $375 - Bassoon: $425 - Contrabassoon: by quote only
| Instrument is checked for loose pads, screws, rods and tenon corks. |
The mechanism is oiled. |
| Instrument body is inspected for warping or cracks (repaired at additional cost). |
Toneholes inspected (repaired at additional cost). |
| Worn or missing tenon corks, key corks, felts, or other silencers are replaced. |
Any foreign material in the bore is removed. |
| Corrosion is removed from hinge tubes. hinge rods. and pivot screws. |
Any loose posts are tightened. |
| Minor radial and lateral play is removed from key mechanism as needed (excessively worn or damaged mechanisms are repaired by quote only). |
Pull vent tubes, clean and seal with wax. |
| Pads floated to eliminates leaks. |
Key mechanism is regulated to playing condition and the venting height is adjusted. |
| Bocals and case are cleaned. |
Bassoon: boot cap and U-tube removed to inspect for rot. |
| The instrument receives a final play test |
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| 1 Year Warranty |
Mechanical Overhaul for Professional Model Instruments
Oboe: $1150 - English Horn/Oboe D'Amore: $1200 - Bassoon, Contrabassoon (Quote Only)
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| Posts fitted to rods. |
Body oiled as needed. |
| Keys polished. |
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| Toneholes dressed with minor chip repair as needed. |
All new pads, key corks, tenon corks. |
| Reface tone holes, secure posts, and replace any necessary springs. |
The pads are leveled to closer tolerances. |
| Posts are fit to rods. |
More attention is paid to cosmetics and removing scratches. |
| Keys are refit to closer tolerances. |
Regulate to top playing condition. |
| Correct intonation if needed. |
The instrument receives a final play test. |
| 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 |
Carbon Fiber Wrap (crack repair) |
$100 |
| Bocal cork (bassoon & eng. horn) |
$25 |
Body lock remount (+parts) |
$50 |
| Remount bell ring (+parts) |
$25 ($15 with P/C) |
Solder Joints -silver |
$15/each |
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Tenon corks |
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| Individual Spring |
$9/each |
(with P/C) |
$15/each |
| Carbon Fiber Wrap (crack repair) |
$100 |
(without P/C; first) |
$25/each |
| Crack pin |
$20/each |
(without P/C; additional) |
$10/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.
