
SERVICING AND rePAIR
BRASS AND WOODWIND SERVICING
We provide ongoing servicing for all brass and woodwind instruments purchased from WA Music, handled by our expert in-house technicians.
When you buy or hire an instrument from WA Music you can be assured that you have the back up service of a professional in-house servicing team. It is recommend that you service your purchased instrument once a year to maintain its performance and regulation.
Will you service an instrument not bought at your shop, or bought at your shop by someone else?
Unfortunately not. We don't have capacity to service instruments bought elsewhere and our servicing is tied to the warranty of the purchaser. For this reason, you must be on record as the person who purchased the instrument.
How long will servicing take?
The length of time may vary dependent on the extent of the work to be carried out and the time of year. February and March are the busiest times of year for servicing as the school year recommences. As servicing is time intensive, we cannot guarantee being able to service your instrument in this period.
In general, the service of an instrument will be completed within a week, however this is not always possible. Please allow for adequate time to service your instrument.
What is involved in a service?
Servicing costs are dependent on the instrument. If the instrument requires repair or more extensive work, there may be an additional charge. A basic service entails the following:
- Stripping and cleaning of the instrument
- Pressure testing (where applicable)
- Regulation
- Oiling of valves (where applicable)
- Treatment of pads (where applicable)
How much does servicing cost?
Rough estimates for servicing are below. The price listed refers to a service where no extra work is required. If there are other issues to be addressed during the service, this price may vary. Please let us know if the instrument has been dropped or damaged in any way when you leave it for servicing so that we can quickly identify the area of issue
- Trumpet $105
- Flute $120
- Trombone$120
- Clarinet$120
- Tuba/Euphonium$130
- Saxophone$130
- Oboe$210
- French Horn $150
- Tenor$130
* If there is a problem with the instrument after servicing, please notify the servicing department within 48 hours so that we can promptly address your concerns *