Flute Repair Services

Clean, Oil and Adjust (COA)
A professional COA is the single most important service for keeping your flute in top playing condition and every flute should have a COA once a year. The procedure involves complete disassembly of the instrument. The body, headjoint and footjoint are thoroughly cleaned and polished. The keys are cleaned as well as possible without disturbing pads and bumpers. Springs are tested and replaced if necessary.* The head cork is tested and replaced if needed. All pads and bumpers are examined and replaced as needed.* All mechanisms (including rods, rod screws, pivot screws, rollers and hinge tubes) are cleaned and oiled. Pads are re-shimmed as required to cover with a light touch. Key to key adjustment, key height and lost motion are all regulated to exacting standards. The instrument is then thoroughly play-tested for confirmation and re-adjusted as necessary.

Mechanical Restoration
Often times flutes that have seen many years of play, have been in long-term storage or have not received regular maintenance, will require a full mechanical restoration in order to play properly. With this procedure the instrument is completely disassembled, including pinned sections. The body, headjoint, footjoint and all of the keys are thoroughly cleaned and polished. Dents are removed for cosmetic, acoustical and mechanical considerations as needed.* Tone holes are corrected as needed and faced true. Springs are tested and replaced if necessary.* The head cork is replaced and adjusted. All pads and bumpers are replaced with the highest-grade materials. All mechanisms (including rods, rod screws, pivot screws, rollers and hinge tubes) are cleaned and oiled. Keys are refitted as needed on student model instruments and to exacting tolerances on professional quality instruments.* Pads are seated to cover with a light touch. Key to key adjustment, key height and lost motion are regulated to exacting standards. The instrument is then allowed to set, re-examined for regulation, and thoroughly play-tested for confirmation.

Repad
Repadding a flute involves complete disassembly of the instrument. Tone holes are corrected as needed and faced true. Springs are tested and replaced if necessary.* The head cork is replaced and adjusted. All pads, bumpers, and adjustments are replaced with the highest-grade materials. All mechanisms (including rods, rod screws, pivot screws, rollers and hinge tubes) are cleaned and oiled. Pads are seated to cover with a light touch. Key to key adjustment, key height and lost motion are regulated to exacting standards. The instrument is then allowed to set, re-examined for regulation, and thoroughly play-tested for confirmation.

Check out our video on flute care and assembly!

About our prices
The prices shown here are approximate. Actually prices will depend on the condition of the instrument. An estimate will be given prior to beginning any work once a technician has inspected the instrument. Additional charges will apply for all replaced parts, pads, etc. Playing condition work is charged for by the hour with a minimum charge of $25.00.

*There may be additional charges for extra or unusual amounts of work in these areas.

Piccolo

Student Models	Mechanical Restoration	$315.00
	Repad	$280.00
	COA	Estimate
Mid-Line Models	Mechanical Restoration	$545.00
	Repad	$495.00
	COA	$225.00
Pro-Line Models	Mechanical Restoration	$665.00-$970.00
	COA	$320.00

Flute

Student Models	Mechanical Restoration	$320.00
	Repad	$240.00
	COA	$135.00
Mid-Line Models	Mechanical Restoration	$520.00
	Repad	$450.00
	COA	$220.00
Pro-Line Models	Mechanical Restoration w/Traditional Pads	$1050.00
	Mechanical Restoration w/Straubinger Pads	$1275.00
	COA	$320.00
Other Services	Respring with gold springs	$327.00
	Replace head cork	$20.00
	Fit headjoint	$ 58.00

Call Emily in the shop at 800.822.2157 or email ecox@jlsmithco.com to schedule your appointment. Only very minor repairs can be completed "while you wait".