Repair

Prices listed are based on instruments with normal wear and tear. There is no charge for estimates, which will be provided before work is done. On rare occasions, the need for additional repairs may be uncovered after the work has begun. We will let you know if this is likely, and if this occurs, we will notify you and come to an agreement with you before proceeding with any additional work. For any repairs not listed, please inquire by phone at 360-733-5840.

All estimates are good for 60 days after the date the estimate is made.

What general services are available for my woodwind instrument?

Basic Adjust

This repair is recommended when the instrument needs minor work to get it playing better but does not need to be taken apart. A basic adjust will take an instrument that just feels a little off to one that feels precise and reliable.

• Inspect all pads for leaks and unevenness: adjust as necessary.
• Inspect all regulation points for proper timing: adjust as necessary.
• Replace essential key materials that are missing or compromised without major instrument disassembly.
• Play test to check that the instrument reliably plays its full range.
• Wipe down accessible surfaces on the instrument.
• Vacuum and wipe down case.
• Clean and wrap mouthpiece.

PC: Playing Condition Adjust

This is a more involved service that is recommended when there are significant maintenance or repair issues including bent keys, pads/regulations needing adjustment, and many key materials (especially the critical regulation points) needing to be replaced. A PC will take an instrument whose full range is difficult or impossible to play and bring it back to a fully playable and reliable instrument.

• Partial or complete disassembly to straighten keys, address key material needs, and oil/grease mechanisms if necessary.
• Inspect all pads for leaks and unevenness: adjust as necessary.
• Inspect all regulation points for proper timing: adjust as necessary.
• Play test to check that the instrument reliably plays its full range.
• Wipe down accessible surfaces on the instrument.
• Vacuum and wipe down case.
• Clean and wrap mouthpiece.

COA: Clean, Oil, Adjust

This is a basic deep clean available to any woodwind when the instrument needs to be fully cleaned but has no major issues beyond what is covered in a basic adjust. A COA will take a generally dirty instrument with minor playing issues and return it fully cleaned with mechanisms oiled/greased and reliable playability through the full range. This does not include a full hand polish of the metal on the instrument. If the metal needs to be polished beyond basic cleaning, an additional service will be required.

• Fully disassemble the instrument.
• Fully clean body inside and out with appropriate chemicals/cleaners.
• Hand clean keys, pads, and internal key mechanics. If keys and body need polishing beyond basic cleaning, that will be an additional service.
• Replace worn or missing key materials.
• Assemble with appropriate oil/grease in mechanisms.
• Inspect all pads for leaks and unevenness: adjust as necessary.
• Inspect all regulation points for proper timing: adjust as necessary.
• Play test to check that the instrument reliably plays its full range.
• Wipe down instrument.
• Vacuum and wipe down case.
• Clean and wrap mouthpiece.

Full Setup

This is an in-depth cleaning and setup available to all woodwinds when the instrument is very dirty and/or needs most/all the key materials replaced. A Full Setup will take a dirty instrument with significant playing issues and clicking/clunky keys and return a fully functioning and reliable instrument with quiet and precise key action. This does not include a full hand polish of the metal on the instrument. If the metal needs to be polished beyond basic cleaning, an additional service will be required.

• Fully disassemble the instrument.
• Fully clean body inside and out with appropriate chemicals/cleaners.
• Hand clean keys, pads, and internal key mechanics. If keys and body need polishing beyond basic cleaning, that will be an additional service.
• Replace all key materials.
• Assemble with appropriate oil/grease in mechanisms.
• Inspect all pads for leaks and unevenness: adjust as necessary.
• Inspect all regulation points for proper timing: adjust as necessary.
• Play test to check that the instrument reliably plays its full range adjust key heights accordingly for intonation.
• Wipe down instrument.
• Vacuum and wipe down case.
• Clean and wrap mouthpiece.

Repad

This is a repair to replace all the pads on any woodwind instrument if most or all the pads look worn and need to be replaced but the keys have little to no play and do not need to be fit. A Repad is a COA plus replacement of all the pads.

• Fully disassemble the instrument and remove all old pads.
• Fully clean body inside and out with appropriate chemicals/cleaners.
• Clean keys.
• If keys and body need polishing beyond basic cleaning, that will be an additional service.
• Flatten/level all tone holes with the appropriate techniques for each specific instrument.
• Replace all pads.
• Replace worn or missing key materials.
• Assemble with appropriate oil/grease in mechanisms.
• Level all pads to seal easily with light finger pressure.
• Inspect all regulation points for proper timing: adjust as necessary.
• Play test to check that the instrument reliably plays its full range.
• Wipe down instrument.
• Vacuum and wipe down case.
• Clean and wrap mouthpiece.

Overhaul

This repair is for an instrument that needs everything. This is recommended if the instrument needs a Repad and it has significant mechanical issues that require full key fitting. An Overhaul is a Full Setup plus replacement of all the pads, tenon corks, headjoint cork, metal tenon refit, and minor dent work.

• Fully disassemble the instrument and remove all old pads, key materials, and tenon or head corks.
• Fully clean and polish body inside and out with appropriate chemicals/cleaners.
• Clean and polish keys.
• Fit the key mechanisms so they move precisely without any wiggle or side play.
• Flatten/level all tone holes with the appropriate techniques for each specific instrument.
• Replace all pads.
• Replace all key materials.
• Assemble with appropriate oil/grease in mechanisms.
• Level all pads to seal easily with light finger pressure.
• Inspect all regulation points for proper timing: adjust as necessary.
• Play test to check that the instrument reliably plays its full range and adjust key heights accordingly for intonation.
• Wipe down instrument.
• Vacuum and wipe down case.
• Clean and wrap mouthpiece.

Prices

The below prices are based on instruments in good playing condition. Additional repairs may be necessary to restore an instrument to good playing condition, and would be added only upon the agreement of the customer and the tech. Estimates will be provided before work is done. For any repairs not listed, please inquire by phone at 360-733-5840.

All estimates are good for 60 days after the date the estimate is made.

What general services are available for my brass instrument?

Free Stuck Mouthpiece Removal

From time to time every brass player from beginner to professional will have their mouthpiece get stuck in the instrument. We frequently see damage that results from players attempting to free these mouthpieces with standard tools. Our mouthpiece puller is the perfect tool to easily remove stuck mouthpieces in seconds without harming the instrument. If you have a mouthpiece stuck in your instrument, please bring it to us and we will be happy to pull it out while you wait free of charge.

Brasswind Ultrasonic Cleaning

An Ultrasonic Clean (USC) is the most commonly used method of cleaning for brass instruments. We recommend bringing your instrument to us for a yearly cleaning, especially when the instrument is transitioning to a new student. Dirty brass instruments will eventually have their valves bind, slides and mouthpieces stick, and become unhealthy to play. Here at Wind Works we have a 90-gallon ultrasonic cleaner which can hold a full-sized tuba or sousaphone. No matter what instrument you play, we can give it a bath in our ultrasonic. This method allows for a thorough cleaning without the use of harsh chemicals. After your instrument comes out of the ultrasonic, it will be thoroughly brushed out to remove any remaining dirt or build up. We will also replace valve bumpers, install new water key corks, and remove minor, accessible dents. An annual cleaning is the best way to keep your brass instrument in good lasting condition and allows us to identify and perhaps prevent major issues.

USC Prices

Trombone repairs

With a trombone USC we will typically quote what we call an Align and Dents repair. Trombone hand slides are quite delicate and require strict tolerances to move smoothly. The two inner and outer slide pairs need to be completely dent free and perfectly straight and parallel. Even the most careful trombone player will find the motion of their hand slide gradually develops some resistance. A USC goes hand in hand with the Align and Dents as a dirty slide will also be more difficult to move. This Align and Dents along with the USC will allow the slide to move freely and effortlessly so your trombone can play its best.

Trombone USC Prices

Unfortunately we are no longer able to offer orchestral repair services. We can perform basic restrings, but please contact Allegro Strings or Quist for orchestral repairs.

This page has updates in progress. For additional fretted instrument repair information, please call us at (360) 733-5840.

Percussion Repair

Disclaimer: All of our prices listed on this website are estimates ONLY. Since there is no way for us to estimate an instrument over the phone, we do not quote repair jobs without being able to see them. This allows us to give accurate estimates and saves you some potential frustration. All instruments and situations are unique, so each one must be handled and priced accordingly.

The below prices are based on instruments with normal wear and tear. Additional costs for repairs may be needed in order to complete the repair. An estimate will be provided to you before work is done. For any repairs not listed, please inquire by phone at 360-733-5840.

Re-Head, Tune, and Clean (RHTC):

Remove old heads and snares, clean and polish metal hardware (hoop, tension rods, washers, lugs if applicable), clean and treat shell and bearing edge, install new heads, tune both heads up to desired pitch, re-install snares (if applicable, and unless snares being replaced) Does not include new heads.

• RHTC Snare: $80 + Cost of Heads
• RHTC Tom: $65 + Cost of Heads
• RHTC Concert and Drum Set Bass Drums: $120 + Cost of Heads

Re-Head:

Remove requested head, clean and polish hoop and bearing edge, install new head, tune new head to desired pitch.

• Re-Head Batter or Resonant Head: $40 + Cost of Head
• Re-Head Snare Side Head: $50 + Cost of Head
• Re-Head Single Side Bass Drum: $70 + Cost of Head
• We do not re-head rope tensioned drums such as Djembes. Please contact Jay Steven Tate @ 360-820-1662

Tuning:

Remove snare wires if applicable, tune batter and resonant/snare head to desired pitch, re-install and adjust snares if applicable.

• Tune Snare/Tom: $20
• Tune Bass Drum: $40

Other Services

• Snare Wire Replacement: $25 + Cost of Snare Wires
• Metal Shell Dent Removal: by estimate only
• Wood Shell Sanding and Oiling: by estimate only
• Rim/Hoop Straightening and Replacement: by estimate only
• Timpani Repairs: Re-Head, Tuning, Pedal Adjustment: by estimate only
• Marching Percussion Harness/Frame Re-Padding and Adjustment: by estimate only

Other percussion related repairs can be estimated by our technicians in our shop. For any repairs not listed above or questions regarding percussion repairs, please inquire by phone at 360-733-5840.

We also carry a good selection of drum parts, heads, stick and mallets, auxiliary percussion, and accessories.

Accordion Repair

Wind Works is now able to offer accordion repair, performed by the exceptionally talented Robin Elwood!

All accordion repairs are by estimate only.

Other Instruments

For other instrument repair needs, we recommend many other local repair shops for instruments that we are not equipped to service.

• Amps: Carson Vizina (tube amp repair and design)
  • Please note, Mike Schway at MS Audio is now retired.
• Piano: Kelly’s Piano Service, Ed Mashburn, David Steege, Dorothy Hopkins – 360-595-4318, Marvin Johnson – 360-303-7101, The Piano Doctor – 360-224-9168, Michelle Stranges
• Drum Repair, including Djembe Rehead: Jay Steven Tate - 360-820-1662
• Silversmithing, plating and engraving for mouthpieces, instruments, etc.: Dave Friedman
• Music Electronics: Kurt Bujack, 206-432-5936, Analog and digital, amps, keyboards, mixers, etc.
  Garytronix (Stanwood) – 360-629-3004
• If you have a vintage or unique wind or string instrument, please call us at 360-733-5840. We’ve seen a lot of weird stuff over the years, and we keep an open mind.