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FLUTE REPAIR SERVICES AG Woodwind Repair

GET BACK THE BEST PERFORMANCE FROM YOUR FLUTE

TEL: (647) 780 – 2650

Piccolo. Treble flute. Soprano flute. Concert flute.
Flûte d’amour. Alto flute. Bass flute. Contra-alto flute. Contra-Bass.

 

 

FLUTE REPAIR SERVICES: CLEAN, OIL AND ADJUST
(COA)

The Clean, Oil, and Adjust (C.O.A.) are intended to keep your flute playing at its peak and to extend the time between overhauls.

  • All keys are cleaned out and oiled
  • The mechanism is unpinned for proper internal cleaning and oiling
  • Tarni Shield is hand applied to the flute body to remove as much dirt and tarnish as possible without buffing. 
  • Additionally, the body and head joint are cleaned with an ultrasonic machin
  • Tenon fit is checked and adjusted if needed
  • The worn or missing key corks felts, or other silencers are replaced
  • The keys are reassembled and the instrument is regulated. 
  • Venting height is adjusted according to the recommendation suggested by the manufacturer
  • Pad shimming is done where needed
  • The headjoint cork is replaced
  • The instrument is tested.

FLUTE OVERHAUL

A Flute overhaul is one of those services that once you do it (and it's done well) it makes sense - and often you can’t imagine ever going back to playing an instrument that is less than perfectly setted-up.

 

  • All pads, corks, or felts  are changed
  • Head cork is replaced
  • Tone holes are checked for the correct level
  • Springs changed where necessary
  • Keys are swedged where necessary
  • All accessible dents are removed.
  • Tenon fit is checked and adjusted if needed
  • The mechanism is unpinned for proper internal cleaning and oiling
  • The instrument is  carefully washed, polished, and cleaned (ultrasound machine) 
  • All new pads are installed and pad leaks are eliminated by shimming the pads.
  • venting height is adjusted according to the recommendation suggested by the manufacturer
  • The instrument is oiled and reassembled
  • The instrument is play tested.

OTHER SERVICES WE OFFER Woodwind Repair Service
Flute, oboe, clarinet, saxophone, and bassoon specialized repair services.
We strive to provide the highest level of service to professional musicians, and students.

Schedule your appointment

Our REPAIR SHOP remains cautiously AVAILABLE for SAFE Drop Offs and Pickups. Please call or email for details.

You can book your appointment by calling at (647) 780 2650 or simply contact us below.