How much does a flute repair cost?
Flute Repair Services
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How much does a flute repair cost?
Flute Repair Services
| SERVICE PLANS | DESCRIPTION | Open Hole cost |
|---|---|---|
| Play Condition 1 | Playing Condition Repairs & Adjustments | $80.00 |
| Play Condition 2 | Playing Condition Repairs & Adjustments Up to 4 Pads Replaced | $110.00 |
| Play Condition 3 | Playing Condition Repairs & Adjustments Up to 8 Pads Replaced | $140.00 |
How often does a flute need servicing?
once a year
A: We recommend getting your flute serviced (also known as a “clean-oil-adjust” or “COA” or annual maintenance) once a year assuming normal use (how much it is played) and care (environment, and if you clean it each time you play it).
How do I know if my flute is broken?
Look for fraying, peeling, puffing, or tears in the “skin” of the pads. If you see any of these, your flute can limp along for a while, but probably needs repair depending on the severity of the tears. Some bubbling or dirtiness is possibly okay.
Why is my flute not playing F?
After you play a flute for a long period of time, the condensation can build up inside the first chamber of the flute and the flute stops playing. The solution for this is to remove the bird from the flute and let it dry overnight. In most cases, overnight is enough to have the flute dry out.
How do you know if a flute is in good condition?
Why is my flute turning brown?
Flutes turn brown due to tarnish. The tarnish is the result of a chemical reaction between the silver of a flute and the various compounds it comes into contact with. Tarnish on a flute is not an immediate problem, and will not significantly affect the sound of a flute.
How does a slide whistle work?
“A whistle made out of a long tube with a slide at one end. An ascending and descending glissando is produced by moving the slide back and forth while blowing into the mouthpiece.” “Tubular whistle with a plunger unit in its column, approximately 12 inches long.
How long does flute repair take?
A. A typical COA service takes approximately 1 week to complete. Routine adjustments usually take 1-2 days to complete. Remember to include shipping times when considering how long you will be without your flute.
Where can I get my Flute repaired?
Flute World offers expert repair services on C flutes, Piccolos, Alto Flutes, and Bass Flutes – from minor adjustments to complete overhauls. Sending your instrument in for routine service will keep it performing like new!
What is this flute Repair Manual for?
This document is a comprehensive flute repair manual for the modern Boehm and Brögger flute mechanisms. Written for college professors and students, as opposed to professional repair technicians, this illustrated document offers step-by-step procedures to guide readers through standard repairs and maintenance.
What is the last step of flute maintenance?
THE OILING OF THE FLUTE MECHANISM After cleaning and minor adjustments on the flute have been made, the last step of flute maintenance is to oil the mechanism. Oiling the flute mechanism is a very important procedure in the annual COA (clean, oil, adjust) maintenance.
Is there a Repair Manual for a Boehm flute?
2008 ABSTRACT This document is a comprehensive flute repair manual for the modern Boehm and Brögger flute mechanisms. Written for college professors and students, as opposed to professional repair technicians, this illustrated document offers step-by-step procedures to guide readers through standard repairs and maintenance.
