Saxophone Repairs
At Howarth of London we have a workshop where highly trained and
experienced technicians repair, service and overhaul instruments or make
made-to-measure alterations to customers' specifications. Their services are in
great demand and we suggest you call well ahead (see "Contacting us" link on
the left) to book your instrument in.
EMERGENCY REPAIRS: Emergency work can usually be
accommodated at short notice, but please call before coming to the shop.
Minimum charge for while-you-wait pads/corks etc from £10.00
ex-VAT, £12.00
inc-VAT.
All prices are estimates subject to inspection of the instrument.
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| INCIDENTAL WORK |
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Assess, adjust and repair accidental damage to saxophone |
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£ 35.00/hr |
£ 42.00/hr |
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Subject to Minimum Charge |
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£ 10.00/hr |
£ 12.00/hr |
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Re-cork crook and size to mouthpiece |
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£ 15.00 |
£ 18.00 |
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Custom, Tuning, Dent, or other Body Work (not incl. in a service or overhaul)
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£ 35.00/hr |
£ 42.00/hr |
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| SERVICE |
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Dismantle, clean and disinfect entire instrument. Assess for any
structural deficiencies to be charged at an hourly rate. Replace up to 6 pads. Replace corks,
felts and springs as necessary. Oil, assemble and regulate.
For a general service your instrument will need to be in the workshops for approximately 1
week.
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Prices start from: |
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Soprano |
£190.00 |
£228.00 |
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Alto |
£170.00 |
£204.00 |
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Tenor |
£170.00 |
£204.00 |
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Baritone |
£240.00 |
£288.00 |
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Other Saxophones |
£ POA |
£ POA |
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Vintage Saxophone |
(up to 20% extra) |
| OVERHAUL |
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Dismantle, clean body, bell and keywork, disinfect entire instrument.
Assess for any structural deficiencies to be charged at hourly rate. Tighten loose key-work,
remove minor dents, solder broken pillars and precision level tone holes. Replace all pads, corks
and felts. Replace springs as necessary. Oil, assemble and regulate.
For an overhaul your instrument will need to be in the workshops for approximately 2 weeks. All
overhauls carry a one year guarantee.
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Prices start from: |
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Soprano |
£360.00 |
£432.00 |
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Alto |
£350.00 |
£420.00 |
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Tenor |
£370.00 |
£444.00 |
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Baritone |
£480.00 |
£576.00 |
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Bass |
£ POA |
£ POA |
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Other Saxophones (Grafton, Leblanc etc) |
£ POA |
£ POA |
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Vintage Saxophone |
(up to 20% extra) |
| EXTRAS |
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Polish silver plate |
£ 50.00 |
£ 60.00 |
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Various pad options (metal, plastic resonators, oversize resonators,
Conn ‘res-o-pad’ etc.) |
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POA |
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