Instrument repairs
Alex Preston
Woodwind Instruments
Service Levels
Interim Service - Regular service to correct small faults that develop over time - Replacing or adjusting pads to close fully - Replacing worn corks as necessary - Adjusting linked mechanism - Oiling keywork as appropriate - Joint corks replaced if essential.
Full Service - Removing all keywork and correcting small/medium faults during reassembly - All mechanisms cleaned and oiled - Joint corks replaced as appropriate - Stiff or loose keywork corrected as appropriate - Dents addressed as appropriate.
Full Re-pad - Restore to new condition as far as possible - All pads and key corks replaced - All joint corks replaced - Springs carefully inspected and replaced as necessary Service levels are a guide and can be adapted on request.
There are many jobs we can do for your instrument, so please bring your instrument in for a tailored quote, or contact us by email on alex.preston@prestomusic.com (woodwind repairs only) or shop@prestomusic.com (all other instruments).
Prices
All prices exclude pads, which are charged extra. An exact quote can be provided after instrument inspection.
| Instrument | Interim Service | Full Service | Full Re-pad |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarinet – Eb/Bb/A | £60 | £135 | £275 |
| Clarinet – Alto/Bass | £120 | £270 | £500 |
| Flute | £60 | £135 | £275 |
| Flute – Alto/Bass | £120 | £275 | £500 |
| Piccolo | £60 | £135 | £275 |
| Saxophone – Soprano/Alto/Tenor | £120 | £275 | £550 |
| Saxophone – Baritone | £150 | £325 | £600 |
| Oboe – Student | £75 | £160 | £275 |
| Oboe – Intermediate & above or Cor Anglais | £150 | £325 | £550 |
| Bassoon | £150 | £325 | £550 |
Brass Instruments
Working Order Service - Internal cleaning and perishable parts replacement (e.g. Corks, springs, and felts).
Prices
All prices exclude cost of parts
| Instrument | Working order service |
|---|---|
| Trumpet | £45 |
| Cornet | £45 |
| Flugel Horn | £45 |
| Tenor Horn | £50 |
| Baritone | £55 |
| Euphonium | £60 |
String Instruments
Standard set up - Optimise shaping of bridge top and feet, correct fitting of pegbox and pegs, setting of strings over top nut, and fitting of tailpiece optimised. Can also include restring - strings not included in price.
Bridge - Shaping of bridge top and feet.
Prices
All prices exclude cost of parts and/or strings
| Instrument | Fit Strings | Standard set-up | Bridge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | £20 | £50 | £35 |
| Viola | £20 | £65 | £45 |
| Cello | £30 | £100 | N/A |
| Double Bass | £50 | N/A | N/A |
Guitar/Fretted Instruments
Standard set up - Full restring, set height of action, adjust optimal bridge height.
Premium Set up - Full restring, set height of action, adjust optimal bridge height, intonation reset, tremolo adjustment, neck tension assessment, and full clean and polish.
Cleaning Service - Full body clean and polish.
Prices
All prices exclude cost of parts
| Instrument | Restring | Restring Plus Cleaning Service |
Standard Set up | Premium Set up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guitar - Acoustic | £20 | £30 | £50 | £75 |
| Electric | £20 | £30 | £50 | £75 |
| Classical | £20 | £30 | £50 | £75 |
| Bass | £20 | £30 | £50 | £75 |
| 12 String | £30 | £40 | £60 | N/A |
| Floyd Rose Bridge | £40 | £50 | £65 | N/A |
| Ukelele | £20 | £30 | N/A | N/A |
| Banjo | £30 | £40 | N/A | N/A |
| Mandolin | £30 | £40 | N/A | N/A |