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Rates

The rates below are for most common repairs and flute categories. If your flute/piccolo needs some other kind of work done, does not fit any of my categories, was modified or was made before 1960, it may not be covered by the rates below. Please use the Quote Request form to contact me with more information about your flute/piccolo and the required work.

Clean, oil & adjust - student flute

COA is an annual service. Requires 1 day for completion.

Benefits
  1. Keeps your flute in top playing condition.
  2. May extend time between overhauls.

Procedure:
  1. Play-test.
  2. Mechanism is removed.
  3. Keys, key tubings and steel rods are cleaned out and oiled
  4. The body is dipped in a silver tarnish solution and is cleaned by hand using a polishing cloth. Keys are cleaned using polishing cloth. No machine buffing is used.
  5. Pads are cleaned out with a soft cloth dipped in oil or alcohol - depending the pad age and condition.
  6. The keys are reassembled and pads are re-seated by clamping using moisture and heat. (This procedure may promote. temporary pad stickiness and may be skipped at the customer's request).
  7. The flute is regulated and any lost motion is removed.
  8. Head cork is checked and replaced if necessary
  9. Play test.

Price: $110

What is a student flute?

Clean, oil & adjust - professional flute

COA is an annual service. Requires 1 day for completion.

Benefits
  1. Keeps your flute in top playing condition.
  2. May extend time between overhauls.

Procedure:
  1. Play-test.
  2. Mechanism is removed and pinned sections are taken apart.
  3. Keys, key tubings and steel rods are cleaned out and oiled.
  4. The body is dipped in a cleaning solution and is cleaned by hand using a polishing cloth. Wooden body is cleaned with thin oil and the bore is oiled with almond oil. Keys are cleaned using polishing cloth. No machine buffing is used.
  5. Pads are cleaned out with a soft cloth dipped in oil or alcohol - depending on the pad age and condition.
  6. The keys are reassembled and checked for leaks. Minor pad shimming is done if necessary.
  7. The flute is regulated and any lost motion is removed
  8. Play test.

Price:
Flute with adjustment screws - $280
Flute w/o adjustment screws - $300

What is a professional flute?

Clean, oil & adjust - student piccolo

COA is an annual service. Requires 1 day for completion.

Benefits
  1. Keeps your piccolo in top playing condition.
  2. May extend time between overhauls.

Procedure:
  1. Play-test.
  2. Mechanism is removed.
  3. Keys, key tubings and steel rods are cleaned out and oiled
  4. Metal body is dipped in a cleaning solution and is cleaned by hand using a polishing cloth. Plastic body is cleaned with thin oil or water. Keys are cleaned using polishing cloth. No machine buffing is used.
  5. The pads are cleaned out with a soft cloth dipped in oil or alcohol - depending on the pad age and condition.
  6. The keys are reassembled and the pads are re-seated by wet-clamping. (This procedure may promote. temporary pad stickiness and may be skipped at the customer's request).
  7. The piccolo is regulated and any lost motion is removed.
  8. Play test.

Price: $110

Clean,oil & adjust - professional piccolo

COA is an annual service. Requires 1 day for completion.

Benefits
  1. Keeps your piccolo in top playing condition.
  2. May extend time between overhauls.

Procedure:
  1. Play-test.
  2. Mechanism is removed and pinned sections are taken apart.
  3. Keys, key tubings and steel rods are cleaned out and oiled
  4. Silver body is dipped in a silver tarnish solution and is cleaned by hand using a polishing cloth. Wooden body is cleaned with thin oil. Keys are cleaned using polishing cloth. No machine buffing is used.
  5. Pads are cleaned out with a soft cloth dipped in oil or alcohol - depending the pad age and condition.
  6. Inside bore (wood only) is oiled using almond oil.
  7. The keys are reassembled and pads are checked for leaks. Minor re-seated is done if necessary.
  8. The piccolo is regulated and any lost motion is removed.
  9. Play test.

Price: $110

Overhaul - student flute

An overhaul involves the complete reconditioning of the flute including replacement of all pads and felt/cork bumpers. The time between overhauls is dependent on many factors, including the amount of use, climate and the quality and frequency of COA's. A rough average would be 3-5 years. 3-5 days are required for completion.
Procedure:
  1. The flute is play tested and checked for all mechanical and structural work that will be required. If the flute needs work that is out of the scope of the overhaul, I will contact you to discuss the charges. At this point you will have the option not to proceed. The flute will be shipped back/picked up and a $45 minimum charge may apply.
  2. All pinned sections are taken apart.
  3. Pads, corks, felts, foams and headjoint cork are removed and thrown away.
  4. The flute body and keys are dipped in a tarnish remover and/or ultra sonic bath.
  5. Replacement of worn pins, as well as required mechanical and bodywork are done.
  6. The metal parts are cleaned.
  1. New corks, felts and foams are attached. The headjoint cork assembly is polished and a new headjoint cork is installed.
  1. The keys are oiled and assembled.
  2. New pads are installed and are seated the "Elkhart way", i.e. using moisture, heat and clamping. Paper shims are used for the initial seating only.
  3. All adjustments and regulations are done.
  4. The instrument is play tested.
  5. The flute case is cleaned.
    Price:
    Plateau... $250
    French ... $290

    What is a student flute?

    Overhaul - professional flute

    An overhaul involves the complete disassembly and reconditioning of the flute including replacement of all pads and felt/cork bumpers. The time between overhauls is dependent on many factors, including amount of use, climate and the quality and frequency of COA's. A rough average would be 3-5 years. 5-7 days are required for completion.
    Unless requested otherwise, Pisoni Premium Deluxe, double layer treated skin pads are used.     Straubinger pads are available (and highly recommended) at extra charge.
    Procedure:
    1. The flute is play tested and checked for all mechanical and structural work that will be required. If the flute needs work that is out of the scope of the overhaul, I will contact you to discuss the charges. At this point you will have the option not to proceed. The flute will be shipped back/picked up and a $45 minimum charge may apply.
    2. All key-work is removed and pinned sections are taken apart.
    3. Pads, corks, felts, foams and headjoint cork are removed and thrown away.
    4. The flute body and keys are then dipped in a tarnish remover and/or ultra sonic bath.
    5. Key tubing swedging, replacement of worn pins, and key fitting, as well as required mechanical and body work are done.
    6. The precious metal parts are shined and treated with silver/gold polish.
    7. New corks, felts and foams are attached. The headjoint cork assembly is polished and a new headjoint cork is installed.
    8. The keys are oiled and assembled.
    9. New pads are installed and are seated using only paper or plastic shims. No clamping whatsoever is done on professional flutes.
    10. All adjustments and regulations are done.
    11. The flute is play tested.
    12. The flute case is cleaned, then shimmed (if necessary) so that the instrument fits snugly.
    Price:
    Flute with adjustment screws ... $750
    Flute w/o adjustment screws ... $950
    Straubinger pads ................... +$120

    Above rates include return shipping by FedEx 2 day express. Upgrade available.

    What is a professional flute?

    Overhaul - student piccolo

    An overhaul involves the complete disassembly and reconditioning of the piccolo including replacement of all pads and felt/cork bumpers. The time between overhauls is dependent on many factors, including amount of use, climate and the quality and frequency of COA's. A rough average would be 3-5 years. 5-7 days are required for completion.
    Procedure:
    1. The piccolo is play tested and checked for all mechanical and structural work that will be required. If the piccolo needs work that is out of the scope of the overhaul, I will contact you to discuss the charges. At this point you will have the option not to proceed. The piccolo will be shipped back/picked up and a $45 minimum charge may apply.
    2. All pinned sections are taken apart.
    3. Pads, corks, felts, foams and headjoint cork are removed and thrown away.
    4. The piccolo body (metal only) and keys are then dipped in a tarnish remover and/or ultra sonic bath. A wooden body* is treated with almond oil.
    5. Replacement of worn pins, as well as required mechanical and bodywork are done.
    6. New corks, felts and foams are attached. The headjoint cork assembly is polished and a new headjoint cork is installed.
    7. The keys are oiled and assembled.
    8. New pads are installed and are seated, then clamped for a perfect seal.
    9. All adjustments and regulations are done.
    10. The piccolo is play tested.
    11. The piccolo case is cleaned.
      Price:
      Metal .... $280
      Wood ... $390

      * Note: Most wood piccolos fall into the professional category.

      Overhaul - professional piccolo

      An overhaul involves the complete disassembly and reconditioning of the piccolo including replacement of all pads and felt/cork bumpers. The time between overhauls is dependent on many factors, including amount of use, climate and the quality and frequency of COA's. A rough average would be 3-5 years. 5-8 days are required for completion.
      Procedure:
      1. The piccolo is play tested and checked for all mechanical and structural work that will be required. If the piccolo needs work that is out of the scope of the overhaul, I will contact you to discuss the charges. At this point you will have the option not to proceed. The piccolo will be shipped back/picked up and a $45 minimum charge may apply.
      2. All pinned sections are taken apart.
      3. Pads, corks, felts, foams and headjoint cork are removed and thrown away.
      4. The piccolo body (metal only) and keys are then dipped in a tarnish remover and/or ultra sonic bath. Wooden body is treated in and out with almond oil.
      5. Replacement of worn pins, as well as required mechanical and body work are done.
      6. The metal parts are shined.
      1. New corks, felts and foams are attached. The headjoint cork assembly is polished and a new headjoint cork is installed.
      1. The keys are oiled and assembled.
      2. New pads are installed and are seated, very light clamping is done depending on the condition of the tone holes.
      3. All adjustments and regulations are done.
      4. The piccolo is play tested.
      5. The piccolo case is cleaned and shimmed so that the piccolo fits snugly.
        Price: $655

        Above rates include return shipping by FedEx 2 day express. Upgrade available.

        Pad replacement - student flute

        Pad replacement using clamping. The rate below represent the cost per pad. Note that minimum charge may apply if the entire job is less than $45.

        Price:         $10
        20% discount when done during COA

        What is a student flute?

        Pad replacement - professional flute

        Pad replacement using paper/plastic shims with no clamping. Note that a $45 minimum charge may apply if only one pad is being replaced.

        Price:
        Flute with adjustment screws ...         $40
        Flute w/o adjustment screws ...         $60
        Straubinger pad ..................... +$10
        20% discount when done during COA.

        Hourly rate

        Any repair work with no established rate is charged on an hourly basis. An estimate/quote is always given before hand so there are no surprises. A $45 minimum charge may apply if you decide not to go ahead with the repair.

        Rate:         $75/hr

        Minimum charge

        This is the minimum charge for any repair work charge by the hour. Any job up to 36 minutes of labor will be charged by this rate.

        Minimum charge:         $45