Instrument Repairs

A trusted partner

Since 1985, professional and amateur musicians have trusted Music Forte with their instrument repairs. We facilitate all types of repairs, specializing in brass and woodwinds. We also complete set ups and overhauls.

Our workshop

Music Forte houses its own full-service repair shop, with all the traditional and state-of-the-art equipment required to keep your instruments in tip-top shape.

Repair process

Repairs on done on a case-by-case basis, with special attention given to each musician's unique needs, preferences, and budget.

Meet our woodwind repair specialist

An accomplished musician and teacher, Jeff has been repairing woodwind and brass instruments for more than 30 years. Musicians touring with John Legend, Johnny Mathis, and Natalie Cole, have turned to Jeff tend to their instruments, as have countless local professional and amateur musicians. Read more about Jeff's instrument repair philosophy.

"I start by developing and maintaining a good relationship with my clients. Knowing them helps me cater to each person’s needs and wants, and in the end, provide an excellent service."

– Jeff Neuhof

Brass and woodwind repair prices

When multiple repair actions have been requested, it may be in the customers interest to have the instrument set up, or if necessary, overhauled.

This is usually the best value and ensures the instrument is in good playing condition.

Please note the following changes and new services:

There will be an additional $10.00 charge on Yamaha brand flute overhauls.
The shop is now offering Saxgourmet black kangaroo pads on professional overhauls.

Jeff Neuhof

*Prices are just a guideline. Fees for complex repairs may be higher. If an estimate needs to be updated, shop will call first before starting the work.

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Brass and woodwind repair menu

Flute, clarinet, and saxophone set-ups include:

Replace necessary pads corks and felts
Repair necessary bent and binding keys,
Regulate keys and adjust key heights
Replace necessary tenon corks on clarinets,
Replace head cork on flute and piccolo
Replace neck cork on saxophones,
Reseat necessary pads on saxophones,
Clean and polish instrument
Oil and grease instrument

Flute, clarinet and saxophone set ups include:

Replace necessary pads corks and felts
Repair necessary bent and binding keys,
Regulate keys and adjust key heights
Replace necessary tenon corks on clarinets,
Replace head cork on flute and piccolo
Replace neck cork on saxophones,
Reseat necessary pads on saxophones,
Clean and polish instrument
Oil and grease instrument

Woodwind repairs include:

Replace saxophone neck cork
Replace clarinet tenon
Replace 1 pad and regulate clarinet
Replace 1 pad and adjust flute
Replace 1 pad and adjust saxophone
Replace 1 contact cork & adjust key
Replace flute or piccolo head cork
Repair bent or binding key(s)
Soft solder guard foot
Soft solder bracing
Silver solder key
Replace key spring

Trumpet services include:

Flush and basic service
Set up: student
Set up: intermediate
Set up: professional

Trombone services include:

Flush and basic service (includes minor slide work)
Set-up and repair slide: student
Set-up and repair slide pro
Repair slide only
Repair tuning or slide cooks

General brass repairs include:

Repair valve
Solder detached brace
Silver solder broke brace
Remove stuck tunning slide
Replace water cork
Dent work

Some tools of the trade

Soprano overhaul

1940 Buescher 400 restoration