Saxophone Refit and Repad

We restore your Saxophones mechanical tolerances. It will have the same appearance, but have the function and performance of a new, if not better than new instrument. This service can take up-to 40 hours of labour.

Springs are checked, adjusted and replaced as needed. Pads, corks and felts are examined and replaced as needed for accuracy and reliability. We have experience with, and are fully certified for any pad choice you desire.

All mechanisms and related parts are oiled and carefully adjusted to be tight. Key-to-key adjustments, such as loss of motion and venting are optimized for best performance.

Accessible dents are removed for cosmetic, acoustic and mechanical purposes. Tone holes are adjusted as needed and re-faced for better pad seal and overall performance.

All pads, felts, corks and adjustment materials are replaced with high quality non-compressable materials. Mechanisms and all related parts are cleaned and well oiled. Keys are refitted to be within 1/1000 of an inch.

We then let the instrument set over a few days and re-assess. Any additional repairs will be completed at this time.

This service includes

-Full dissasembly

-Replacement of all pads (20+)

-Replacement of all key materials

-Ultrasonic cleaning of all keys

-Cleaning of instrument body

-Full lubrication

-Tenon and Neck fitting

-Key fitting

-Regulation

-Venting height optimization

Parts used will be billed separately. Additional damage not included will be billed separately.