If your saxophone isn’t playing the way it should, you’re probably searching for saxophone repair near you.
Not all repairs have the same quality and longevity. Only needing to have a job done once can save you time, money, and frustration.
Common Saxophone Issues We See in Calgary
Saxophone players often come in with:
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Inconsistent response
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Sticky or slow keys
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Difficulty playing low notes
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Keys not sealing properly
These issues may come from wear, alignment problems, deteriorating pads, poor choice of adjustment materials or bad repair elsewhere, not always your playing.
What Happens During a Repair?
When you bring your saxophone in, we:
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Inspect for leaks and pad condition
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Check key alignment and response
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Check key materials choice
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Offer multiple options to consider
Many problems can be fixed with simple maintenance
How Long Does Saxophone Repair Take?
We strive to keep our turnaround time under 2 weeks year-round
Why Choose Us?
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More Consistant results
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More certification and training than anyone else in the city (BSS, MSC, SaxProshop, Muramatsu, Straubunger ect.) If these companies trust us, maybe you can too.
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Ability to test your instrument in person, while meeting with the man who worked on your instrument.
- We use non compressing materials for adjustment. This means your instrument will continue to play the way it should and stay in adjustment. No break in period.
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- Venting, Tuning and Toning setup. After every service we carefully play your instrument checking for dead notes and stuffy response. We want to make sure your instrument has as close to a full tone with every note.
When Should You Get Your Sax Checked?
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Once a year (recomended)
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Before performances or exams
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Anytime something feels “off”
- Plan for full maintenance every 2000 hours of play
- Plan for a repad/Overhaul every 10 years.
Final Thoughts
A properly set up saxophone can make your playing feel easy. The ease of response on a properly set up instrument is incredible.
If you’re in Calgary and your instrument isn’t performing right, it could be worth getting it checked.
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