Musical Instrument Repair Shop! Saxophone Repair

Saxophone Repair-Restoration

"I am so elated with my BEAUTIFUL Martin Alto Sax. When I opened the case I was beside myself with amazement. WOW you really reincarnated my instrument. Ever since I got it I can't put it down. Your work is so professional.
God bless,
J. Amavisca
The Martin Alto Saxophone ~ Complete Restoration in Lacquer ~ Lacquered Mouthpiece Cap and Ligature View Picture"

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Selmer MkVI Tenor Saxophone
Complete Restoration in Lacquer

Mechanical Overhaul

Every saxophone repair or restoration will be executed by our master saxophone technician with over thirty years experience in saxophone repair, restoration and performance. The mechanical overhaul of a saxophone at the Musical Instrument Repair Shop includes the complete disassembly of all keywork from the body of the saxophone and a thorough cleaning of all keys, rods, pivot screws, springs, tone stacks, body surfaces and the entire bore. All keywork pivot points are tightened by hand burnishing methods which restores the action to a like new performance level. All tone stacks are checked and correctly leveled where necessary. The installation of premium quality pads, all corks, felts and necessary springs. Then the saxophone is reassembled, all pads are aligned and leveled over the tone stacks, keywork is lubricated and the pad seating process is done. Once the seating process is completed the saxophone is completely regulated and thoroughly play tested. After 48 hours the pad seat retention is checked and a final play test is performed prior to return shipping to you, our customer.

Saxophone	Mechanical Overhaul
Soprano	580.00
Alto	495.00
C Melody	530.00
Tenor	560.00
Baritone	735.00
Bass	880.00

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Complete Restoration

The complete restoration of a saxophone at the Musical Instrument Repair Shop includes all work described in our mechanical overhaul as well as the complete refinishing of the entire saxophone. Your saxophone will look and play like new.

Saxophone	Lacquer	Brushed Lacquer	Pure Silver Plate	Black Nickel	**24k Gold Plate
Soprano	825.00	865.00	1,340.00	1,610.00	2,560.00
Alto	880.00	920.00	1,430.00	1,720.00	2,805.00
C Melody	1,010.00	1,055.00	1,650.00	1,980.00	3,760.00
Tenor	1,100.00	1,150.00	1,815.00	2,180.00	4,535.00
Baritone	1,560.00	1,635.00	2,330.00	2,795.00	5,560.00
Bass	1,870.00	1960.00	2,900.00	3,480.00	8,635.00

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We offer, while your saxophone is in the restoration process, applying any of the engraving designs or a custom pattern you have submitted to us. Please view the pages we have listed below. This service is preformed by our artistically gifted master hand engraver with over 30 years of professional experience in the musical instrument hand engraving arts.

We also offer a trace engraving service for those saxophones in need due to worn engraving. This trace engraving service will give your saxophone a "factory new" overall appearance that is uniquely available at the Musical Instrument Repair Shop!!

Cornet Hand Engraving Designs	Custom Design Hand Engraving
Flugel Horn Hand Engraving Designs	Flute Lip Plate Hand Engraving Designs
Retracing Your Worn Engraving	Saxophone Hand Engraving Designs
Trombone Hand Engraving Designs	Trumpet Hand Engraving Designs

Please feel free to call or email us for more information or if you have any questions.

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Unique Custom Services

We will replace all worn key finger pearls for an additional charge. This service on worn vintage saxophones, with our retrace hand engraving service, will truly restore your valuable musical instrument to the original like-new condition.

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We also offer our "24k Gold Trim Option" which, if done at the time of restoration, would cost additionally. On a Pure Silver Plated saxophone the Gold Trim Option would be on the inside of the bell, key guards and all keys. You may contact us for more information and pricing on our Trim Options.

Plating prices are subject to change without notice due to the fluctuating values in the precious metals market
and will be reflected on the final invoice.

The Musical Instrument Repair Shop uses Anderson Plating of Elkhart, Indiana for all of our plating needs. Anderson has served the music industry manufacturers for many years and we trust only Anderson plating with our plating requirements.

We also offer brasswind mouthpiece re-finishing in Pure Silver and 24k Gold Plating. Please feel free to call or email us for more information or if you have any questions.

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There are many variations on the standard Lacquer, Pure Silver Plate and 24k Gold Plate finishes. An example might be a Pure Silver Plated valve section, bell, lead pipe and tuning slides contrasted by 24k Gold Plated top and bottom caps, water keys and finger buttons. For more information on the many Custom Finish Combinations please feel free to call or email the Musical Instrument Repair Shop.

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For some time now there have been brand new professional brass instruments produced by the manufacturer and offered in “raw brass” finishes. These instruments are sold in their shiny new appearance and then, over time, oxidize to become the dull finish horns we occasionally see. There are some considerations that should be made before selecting the “raw brass” finish.

When restoring brass instruments, the lacquer, silver-plating or gold plating is applied not only for their beautiful appearances but these coatings act as protections against wear. If the instrument is left in "raw brass" one needs to keep in mind that the elements as well as the acid from the player's own hands will attack the instrument and greatly decrease the life expectancy of your brass instrument.

Also, the residue from this oxidation process can be absorbed into the players system and may not be very healthy at all. Some players have discovered that they are actually allergic to this brass oxidation residue.

The Musical Instrument Repair Shop does, on the occasion of a customer’s request, leave a brasswind restoration in the “raw brass” finish, but only after having advised of the negative effects.

"Bach Stradivarius instruments are not available in raw brass due to the possibility of hazardous brass poisoning." www.selmer.com

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Saxophone Dent Removal

Saxophones are prone to damage under normal care and usage. Minor dents are common place and most saxophone repairs require some dent removal. The Musical Instrument Repair Shop, when performing mechanical overhauls and complete restorations, will do minor dent removal on saxophones at no extra charge. If the dent work becomes excessive, the Musical Instrument Repair Shop will contact and advise you of any additional charges prior to any work being performed.

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Payment

The Musical Instrument Repair Shop requires a 50% deposit, by either check, money order or by PayPal (see our "Pay Now" button below), on all major repair services to cover the expense of various materials, services and related costs incurred while your instrument is in process. Plating prices are subject to change without notice due to the fluctuating values in the precious metals market
and will be reflected on the final invoice. You do not need a PayPal account to use PayPal.

Once you ship your musical instrument to us, please email us the tracking number so we can make appropriate scheduling adjustments. Our scheduling is done on a "first come, first serve" basis. We suggest that you purchase shipping insurance for the replacement value of your instrument. The Musical Instrument Repair Shop will always require shipping insurance for the full replacement value of your instrument upon return shipping to you, our customer.

Your musical instrument will be shipped via UPS Ground with an adult signature required. The UPS tracking number and Paid In Full invoice will be sent to you via email. All final payments may be submitted by check, money order or by PayPal made payable to the Musical Instrument Repair Shop. You do not need a PayPal Account when using a credit card. All shipping and insurance costs are the customer's responsibility.

Checks or money orders can be mailed to:

5128 Robbinstown Rd.
    Byrdstown. TN 38549-4547
      (931) 864-8383
      Please call between 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. CST
Monday - Friday

You may click here to go to our shipping instructions page. Thank you.

If you would like more information or have any questions please email us at

info@musical-instrument-repair-shop.com