Flute Repairing Price List

Playing Condition- $100-$200, average $150
Everything your instrument needs; nothing it doesn’t. All work is performed on an as-needed basis to keep your instrument playing its best. A playing condition job can include, but is not limited to the following procedures:
-Straightening body and keys
-Replacing worn-out pads and key corks
-Reseating pads
-Regulation and adjustment
-Fitting necks and tenons
-Straightening posts and rods
-Cleaning and oiling mechanisms
-Addressing sticky pads and keys
-Adjusting/replacing springs

Flute Clean/Oil/Adjust– $180-$250
Flute is disassembled. Knock pins are removed and key clusters are disassembled. Body, foot, head joint and crown are ultrasonically cleaned. Rods and screws are cleaned, polished, and lubricated. Entire instrument is hand-polished and reassembled. Head joint cork is replaced. Keys are straightened. Instrument is regulated and adjusted. Pads are reseated. Instrument is play-tested for optimum performance.
Note- The clean/oil/adjust job is for flutes that need a little more than the standard playing condition, but less than a full repad. It is ideal for older flutes whose pads are still in good condition, or as preventative maintenance on higher-end flutes.

Student Flute Repad– Closed Hole $200 / Open Hole $400
Flute is disassembled and ultrasonically cleaned. Rods and screws are cleaned, polished and lubricated. Keys are straightened. Tenons are fit. All pads are replaced. All key corks are replaced. Springs are adjusted or replaced as needed. Head joint cork is replaced. Minor dents are lifted (large dents may incur an extra charge). Instrument is reassembled, regulated and adjusted. Instrument is thoroughly play-tested. Instrument is polished.

Intermediate Flute Repad– Closed Hole $450 / Open Hole $500
Flute is disassembled and ultrasonically cleaned. Rods and screws are cleaned, polished and lubricated. Tone holes are leveled as warranted. Keys are straightened. Keys are fit. Tenons are fit. All pads are replaced. All key corks are replaced. Springs are adjusted or replaced as needed. Head joint cork is replaced. Minor dents are lifted (large dents may incur an extra charge). Instrument is reassembled, regulated and adjusted. Instrument is thoroughly play-tested. Instrument is polished.

Professional Flute Repad– Closed Hole $550 / Open Hole $650
Flute is disassembled and ultrasonically cleaned. Rods and screws are cleaned, polished and lubricated. Tone holes are made perfectly level. Keys are straightened. Keys are precision fit. Tenons are fit. All pads are replaced. All key corks are replaced. Springs are adjusted or replaced as needed. Head joint cork is replaced. Minor dents are lifted (large dents may incur an extra charge). Instrument is reassembled, regulated and adjusted. Instrument is thoroughly play-tested. Instrument is polished.

Replace Head Joint Cork– $20
The most over-looked leak on any flute! If you can freely twist, push or pull your head joint crown, it is time for a new head joint cork. If it has been more than a year since you had your head joint cork replaced, it is time for a new head joint cork. If your tuning is very inconsistent and you’re not sure why, it is time for a new head joint cork.

Fit Flute Head joint/Foot joint- $80
Flute joints may become too tight from dents or dirt, or could become too loose from wear. Or perhaps you’re upgrading to an after-market head joint. Whatever the case may be, we will get it fitting properly.
Dent Work–

Due to the nature of dent repair, we will need to see it in person before we can estimate, however we can usually estimate it for you on the spot.