Flute World offers expert repair services on C Flutes, Piccolos, Alto Flutes, and Bass Flutes – from minor adjustments to complete mechanical restorations. Sending your instrument in for routine service will keep it performing like new!
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MASTER SERVICE & OPTIMIZE
- We completely disassemble your instrument (even its pinned sections).
- The body, headjoint, and foot tubes are super cleaned in our Ultrasonic Flute Bath.
- All tubing (the body, foot, and headjoint) are polished and minor scratches are removed.
- The keywork is polished as practical (without disturbing the setup).
- Springs are tested, oriented, balanced, and replaced as needed.
- The headcork is replaced and positioned.
- Pads, bumpers, and adjustments are examined and replaced as needed for accuracy and reliability.
- Your instrument’s mechanism (including rods, rod screws, rollers, and hinge tubes) are carefully aligned, cleaned, and lubricated.
- All pads are adjusted as required to close fully upon First Touch.
- The key-to-key adjustments, lost motion, and venting are set to optimal and exacting standards.
- The instrument is fully MAG Machine tested, and then play tested, for confirmation.
- 60 Day Warranty on Services Performed
*Labor for up to 3 pad replacements is included at no additional charge. Each additional pad replacement beyond the initial 3 will incur a $70 labor charge per pad. The cost of the pads themselves is separate and not included.
Dent work, scratch removal, and other damage repair (including soldering) is not included in the cost of the Master Service. These services can be included at the hourly rate.
Master Service Pricing
| Piccolo | Price |
|---|---|
| Student/Step-Up/Intermediate/Young Professional | $450.00 |
| Professional/Artist | $600.00 |
| Flutes | Price |
| Student/Step-Up/Intermediate | $550.00 |
| Pre-Professional/Young Professional | $600.00 |
| Professional/Artist | $720.00 |
| Low Flutes | Price |
| Intermediate/Pre-Professional | $580.00 |
| Professional/Artist | $720.00 |
| Contrabass/Subcontrabass | $840.00 |
Often times flutes that have seen many years of play, have been in long-term storage or have not received regular maintenance, will require a full mechanical restoration in order to play properly. See below for our list of services included:
- Complete, careful disassembly of the instrument including pinned sections.
- All the keys, body, head, and foot thoroughly cleaned and polished.
- Dents removed for cosmetic, acoustical, and mechanical considerations as needed.
- Tone holes corrected as needed and faced true.
- Springs tested and replaced if necessary.
- The head cork replaced and adjusted.
- All pads, bumpers and adjustments replaced with the highest-grade materials.
- All mechanisms including rods, rod screws, pivot screws, rollers and hinge tubes cleaned and oiled.
- Keys refitted to exacting tolerances.
- Pads seated to cover with a light touch.
- Key to key adjustment, key height and lost motion regulated to exacting standards.
- Finally, the instrument allowed to set, re-examined for regulation then thoroughly play tested for confirmation, with re-adjustments, as necessary.
- 6 Month Warranty on Services Performed
Heavy damage repair (including soldering) will be quoted for an additional charge at the hourly rate.
Mechanical Restoration Pricing
| Piccolo | Price |
|---|---|
| Student/Step-Up | $910.00 |
| Intermediate/Young Professional | $1,575.00 |
| Professional/Artist | $1,830.00 |
| Professional/Artist (w/ Upgraded Pads) | $2,350.00 |
| C Flute | Price |
| Student/Step-Up | $1,100.00 |
| Intermediate/Pre-Professional/Young Professional | $1,850.00 |
| Professional/Artist | $2,200.00 |
| Professional/Artist (w/ Upgraded Pads) | $2,750.00 |
| Low Flute | Price |
| Student/Step-Up | $1,950.00 |
| Intermediate/Pre-Professional/Young Professional | $2,300.00 |
| Professional/Artist | $2,630.00 |
Other Flute Repair Services
All work other than a Master Service or Mechanical Restoration is based upon examination and consultation. We’ll present you with a recommendation and an estimate reflecting time and materials prior to doing the work.
We offer a complete range of flute and piccolo repairs and services from minor adjustments to custom rebuilding including dent work (from minor to extensive), part rebuilding, aligning bent bodies, precision fitting of tenons and boxes, refitting and rebuilding of key mechanisms (including re-pinning), replacing bumpers, resetting of adjustment screws, re-soldering parts, MAG® testing, re-soldering “up” toneholes, replacing or recovering of Straubinger pads, and much more!
Flute Care
At Flute World, our master technicians perform a detailed set-up process on each instrument we offer. Maintaining your instrument to these standards will ensure its continued performance at the highest level. For less than the cost of most clean, oil, and adjust (COA) services, Flute Care™ includes the following advantages and more
* Master Service pricing includes labor for up to 3 pad replacements.
** On Mechanical Restorations, certain pad brands may incur additional cost.
All other work done by estimate based on time and materials.
FAQs
Yes!
Flute World performs repairs for clients as far away as Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico. Packing your instrument safely and making sure that it is insured are the keys to successful travel. If your instrument is insured through your homeowner’s policy, be sure that it is covered during transit. If not, you will need to purchase separate insurance (e.g., Clarion) or insure your instrument through a shipping company.
You may choose to use a custom, foam-lined shipping box (usually provided by the manufacturer), a box of your own choosing, or have a shipping company employee package the instrument for you. First, be sure that the instrument fits snuggly in its case. If not, add a small amount of bubble wrap to prevent movement. If you pack the instrument yourself, we suggest wrapping the entire case in at least 6 inches of bubble wrap. Fill the rest of the box with enough packing material to prevent the case from moving. Be sure that your instrument is labeled with your name, address, and contact number.
The length of time required to complete a repair can vary depending on the extent of the service needed as well as the time of year.
A Master Service generally takes up to 2 weeks to complete. A Mechanical Restoration typically takes up to 6 weeks.
It is best to plan ahead and schedule an appointment during a period when you are able to be away from your instrument. Please allow yourself enough time in advance of important events. Our busiest months are March, June, July, August, and December.
We highly encourage you to make an appointment. This will ensure a certain turnaround.
Yes, we offer a service guarantee for 60 days for Master Services and 6 months for Mechanical Restorations.
We recommend that your flute have a Master Service annually to ensure optimal performance.
Send your flute in its hard case, surround the case with packing materials and enclose in a sturdy box. Wrap the case with bubble wrap (3 inches thick in all directions), or nest it in foam or packing paper. Please include a note that includes your contact information. Ship via FedEx or UPS and consider the transit time to reach us when shipping for an appointment.
Flute World’s Master Technicians are held to some of the highest standards in the industry. It is our company’s mission to provide the highest level of service possible.
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide a loaner flute while yours is here for service.
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Note: For clients visiting one of our retail locations, only very minor repairs can be completed “while you wait”.