Oboe repairs
Having a well designed and maintained instrument is absolutely crucial to proper musical development. Each note needs to play clearly and in tune with minimum effort. It is disheartening, especially when learning, to play on an instrument that leaks.
The tables below give an idea of the work carried out and the cost. It is sometimes difficult to quote precisely without seeing the instrument or it may just need a "tweak" which can often be done while you wait. If you bring your instrument into the workshop I can advise on any work it needs and tailor it to your budget.
- Basic service: £45
- Full service: from £75
- Re-pad: from £180
- Overhaul: POA
| Process | Basic Service | Full Service | Repad | Overhaul |
| Dismantle the instrument | ||||
| Check Tone holes for damage | ||||
| Check for loose pillars | ||||
| Check and re-tension springs | ||||
| Replace springs as required (up to 2 on full service) | ||||
| Remove old pads and clean old glue | ||||
| Clean Keys & body | ||||
| Remove and clean octave inserts | ||||
| Oil bore (wooden instruments) | ||||
| Replace worn tenon corks | ||||
| Clean hinge tubes & oil | ||||
| Check rods and hinge tubes for bends, correct | ||||
| Replace all key corks | ||||
| Replace corks as required | ||||
| Clean pads | ||||
| Replace all pads, fix with shellac | ||||
| Replace 2 pads (extras charged individually) | ||||
| Seat pads, check pads | ||||
| Swedge key-work and countersink point screws to remove wear | ||||
| Regulate keywork and adjust height of action | ||||
| Final test | ||||
| Clean case | ||||
| Clean and sterilise mouthpiece |