Clarinet is disassembled and cleaned. Keys are leveled, straightened, and swedged, removing play and wobble, and refit between the posts. All pads are replaced. All key corks and tenon corks are replaced and springs are replaced as necessary. Clarinet is reassembled, lubricated, regulated, adjusted and thoroughly play tested. Clarinet will play as good or better than new. Prices below.
Same as repad except ALL corks are replaced and keys are buffed and/or polished. Clarinet will look like new (as much as possible) and will play as good or better than new.
Same as mechanical overhaul except Straubinger pads are used. Pro clarinets only. Clarinet will look like new (as much as possible) and will play as good or better than new.
Same process as the mechanical overhaul but also includes the stripping of plating and replating. Call or email for prices and turn-around time. Clarinet will look like new and will play as good or better than new.
Typical turn around time for repads and overhauls is up to 6 weeks if clarinet is to be oiled, and 2 weeks if oiling is not needed.
| Clarinet | Repad | Mechanical Overhaul | Straubinger Mechanical Overhaul |
| Eb/Bb Soprano - student | $255 | $295 | N/A |
| Eb/Bb Soprano - pro | $295 | $345 | $525 |
| Alto Clarinet - student | $375 | $425 | N/A |
| Alto Clarinet - pro | $425 | $475 | N/A |
| Bass Clarinet - student | $555 | $595 | N/A |
| Bass Clarinet - pro | $595 | $645 | N/A |
Items not listed in above overhaul process that will incur extra charges:
1. Disassemble clarinet: The clarinet is disassembled, fitting the keys to rods and between the posts. The worn hinge tubes of the keys must be swedged back down to fit the rod, or, if the posts are also worn, oversized hinge rods must be fabricated to fit the post and the keys refit to the new rods. Hinge tube ends are faced and deburred. Key sections are fit between pivot screws.
2. Remove pads and corks: The old pads and corks are removed from the keys.
3. Facing and shaping tone holes: Where necessary, tone holes are faced removing nicks and scratches and making them as level as possible without compromising the height or shape. Tone holes of pro level clarinets also go through a shaping process.
3. Buff or polish: Keys are buffed (student and intermediate level clarinets) or hand polished (pro clarinets) on mechanical overhauls.
4. Clean: The clarinet is cleaned using either ultrasonics or a series of brushes with a cleaning solution, or both, depending on the composition and condition of the clarinet.
5. Clean posts, rods, and hinge tubes: Posts and hinge tubes are cleaned with pipe cleaners and a degreasing solution. Old oil and gunk are also removed from the rods with the same solution.
6. Install corks and pads: The key corks are replaced using tech cork for adjustment areas reducing cork compression, teflon or teflon/cork laminate for high friction areas, and traditional, untreated cork in other areas. Pads are fit to key cups and installed with a glue that remains reliable even in temperature extremes.
7. Assemble: The instrument is assembled, lubricating rods, screws and hinge tubes, and leveling keys/pads over tone holes. Pads will seal with little or no pressure. Rough adjustments are made.
12. Light clamp: Open keys are lightly clamped for a very light impression and the clarinet is left to sit for a couple of hours to overnight. It is then unclamped and left to sit for several days to a week.
13. Adjust and regulate: The instument is gone over again to remove any pinhole leaks that have occured due to the settling of the pad felts. Final adjustments and regulations are made.
14. Play testing: The clarinet is thoroughly play tested.
15. Final: Horn is wiped off, the case is vacuumed, and the customer is informed of the completed repair.
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