Repair Services

I only accept instruments from standard orchestral manufacturers made in the past 30 years for repairs. If your clarinet falls outside these parameters, email me to see if it might still be a good fit for my work.

My repairs are generally charged at an hourly rate of $120/hr (min. charge of $50), with some services charged at separate specific rates. Please review the appointment types typically booked, and you may contact me if you have any further questions or have specific budgetary constraints. I’m always happy to discuss the finances prior to starting the work.

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1-2 hours per cork, $85/cork ($50 for mouthpiece or bass clarinet neck)
Pricing and repair approach depend greatly on the instrument and the crack. I am happy to provide an estimate before booking, please just send me a picture or video that clearly shows the crack. I am also happy to glue the crack ASAP at no charge for new and existing customers.
$120/hr, typically $300-450, ~1 day
Includes a full disassembly of the instrument and a systematic reassembly, checking for leaks and mechanical problems along the way. The body will be cleaned, the bore and tone holes oiled, and the keys cleaned. Tenon corks can be replaced at an additional cost.
Ideal for: First-time customers, instruments that see a lot of playtime, instruments with inconsistent maintenance
$120/hr, typically $450-600, ~2 days
Includes a full disassembly of the instrument and a systematic reassembly, checking for leaks and mechanical problems along the way. The body will be cleaned, the bore and tone holes oiled, and the keys cleaned. Tenon corks can be replaced at an additional cost.
Ideal for: First-time customers, instruments that see a lot of playtime, instruments with inconsistent maintenance
$120/hr, typically $600-900 for Buffet, $750-1,000 for Selmer, ~3 days
Complete disassembly of the top joint and of the lower joint only as needed. The goal is to bring the instrument into good playing condition, with a focus especially on the top joint and register mechanism. The lower joint will be brought into good basic adjustment with itself with further repairs as time allows. The corks, pads, and silencing materials will be adjusted or replaced as needed. Tenon corks can be replaced at an additional cost.
Ideal for: instruments that see a lot of play time and are still in playable condition
1-2 hrs, $120/hr
Not a replacement for an annual service, the goal of this job will be to get your instrument into basic adjustment with itself. The focus will largely be on the adjustment screws across the instrument with potentially minor adjustment of a few select pads.
Ideal for: Instruments that are still in playable condition and have been fully serviced in the past two years or so
$120/hr, typically $600-900 for Buffet, $750-1,000 for Selmer, ~3 days
Includes a full disassembly and systematic reassembly of the top joint, checking for leaks and mechanical problems along the way. Disassembly of the bottom joint only as needed. The register mechanism will be brought into good adjustment. Functional cleaning only, no polishing of keywork.
Ideal for: First-time customers, new or recently purchased instruments
This is an extensive project done over the span of several weeks, during which time every aspect of the instrument will be brought under close scrutiny and restored to its best possible condition.
The instrument is completely disassembled; keys stripped of all silencers, pads, and adhesives; the wood cleaned and oiled; tone holes sealed and leveled; the posts stabilized; the screws, rods, and keys fit; and then every pad and silencer replaced with careful reassembly and final play testing.
Pricing can vary greatly depending on the instrument, so please contact me directly for an estimate.