Doctor Note Saxophone Repair

Saxophone Play Condition
  • Examine pads for excessive wear and replace as necessary*
  • Check mechanism for proper movement
  • Replace key corks and felts as necessary
  • Reseat pads as needed
  • Regulate & lubricate mechanism
  • Inspect neck cork & replace if needed
  • Check neck tenon for proper fit
  • Test play
$60 plus $5 per pad, neck cork $6, key corks and felts included

dent or solder work may incur addition charges

*If more than 4 pads need to be replaced, a tune-up or mechanical overhaul should be considered.
Saxophone Tune-Up
  • Check mechanism for proper movement
  • Disassemble mechanism
  • Clean body & keys
  • Examine pads for excessive wear and replace as necessary*
  • Replace key corks and felts as needed
  • Refit keys between the posts eliminating wobble or binding
  • Reseat pads as needed
  • Regulate & lubricate mechanism
  • Inspect neck cork and replace if needed
  • Check neck tenon for proper fit
  • Test play
Soprano, Alto, Tenor - $150, Bari - $210
plus $2 - $8 per pad, neck cork $4, key corks and felts included
dent or solder work may incur addition charges

*If more than 8 pads need to be replaced, a mechanical overhaul should be considered.
Saxophone Mechanical Overhaul
  • Check mechanism for proper movement
  • Disassemble mechanism
  • Clean body & keys
  • Replace all pads, key corks, and felts
  • Replace necessary springs
  • Level/reface tone holes as needed
  • Refit keys between the posts eliminating wobble or binding
  • Seat pads
  • Regulate mechanism
  • Replace neck cork
  • Check neck for proper fit
  • Test play

Soprano, Alto, Tenor - $540, Bari - $650
price includes all pads, corks, and felts
dent or solder work may incur additional charges

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