Mechanical Overhaul

550.00

470.00

505.00

530.00

645.00

760.00

Lacquer

Pure Silver Plate

24k Gold Plate

      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.

       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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     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.

   The Bach Stradivarius Company used to state on their web site that Bach instruments are not available in raw brass due to the possibility of hazardous brass poisoning.     

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 your credit card.

      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.