How much does it cost to restore an old saxophone?
Regardless of what model of Yamaha sax, it’s worth getting repaired at $350-$400.
How often do saxophone pads need to be replaced?
Saxophone pads need to be replaced when they become so worn that they leak. With proper saxophone care, this can be less than once every ten years. The life of saxophone pads can be extended by thoroughly swabbing out your instrument each time you practice and properly cleaning sticky pads.
How long does a sax overhaul take?
It usually takes around between 30 to 40 hours to do a total refurb this includes total stripdown getting the silver plate finish up to scratch, re-padding & re-corking the whole works including some spring replacement it’s hards work & can be done ….
What is a saxophone overhaul?
Saxophone overhaul includes swedging of all keys, re-fitting pivot screws, leveling tone holes, springs as needed, complete cleaning of instrument and neck cork. An extra charge is added if saxophone needs to be completely re-sprung. The only springs used are blue needle springs.
How much does a tenor sax overhaul cost?
Saxophone Repair Services
| Service Plans | description | Tenor cost |
|---|---|---|
| Play Condition 1 | Playing Condition Repairs & Adjustments Up to 2 Pads Replaced | $100.00 |
| Play Condition 2 | Playing Condition Repairs & Adjustments Up to 5 Pads Replaced | $150.00 |
| Play Condition 3 | Playing Condition Repairs & Adjustments Up to 10 Pads Replaced | $300.00 |
How much does it cost to repair a tenor saxophone?
Saxophone Repair
| Professional Saxophones | Average for Playing Condition | *Repad |
|---|---|---|
| E Flat Alto | $100.00 | $580.00 |
| B Flat Tenor | $110.00 | $590.00 |
| E Flat Baritone** | $140.00 | $710.00 |
| E Flat Bass | By Estimate Only | By Estimate Only |
How much does it cost to replace pads on a saxophone?
Saxophone Repair Services
| Service Plans | description | Alto/Soprano cost |
|---|---|---|
| Play Condition 4 | Playing Condition Repairs & Adjustments Up to 15 Pads Replaced | $375.00 |
| Comprehensive Repad | Playing Condition Repairs & Adjustments All Pads, Corks, & Felts Replaced-Includes Cleaning; | $600.00 +$75.00 polish nickel/silver keys |
How do I know if my saxophone pads are bad?
you’ve got the basics — severe discoloration, hardness, rips, sticking, tears, mold…. But the real key is that they don’t seal — or retain an adjustment — anymore. A pad can be quite hard and moldy and still be working just fine, assuming no leaks.
How much does it cost to fix a dented saxophone bell?
$25-50 around these here parts… usually takes care of mutiple simple bow/bell dents. More if the dent has actually impacted the bottom bow guard/shield/whatever you call that extra piece down there… because that would usually require unsoldering/removing that entire piece.
How do you inspect saxophone pads?
To test each pad, you’ll need to close each key and form a tight seal with the pad. Your leak light should be directly behind the pad that you’re testing. Once you’ve pressed down on the key, look around it to see if you observe any light shining through. Light indicates a leak.