Full Instrument Repad
Over time all of the pads in an instrument will eventually need to be replaced. When that day comes, the instrument will need to be repadded. At Davids' Broken Note we offer several options for players to choose from depending on the instrument.
Flute/Piccolo
Pad Material Options:
- Bladder Skin
Price: $450
(Includes:
Disassembly, remove pads, remove cork, ultrasonic cleaning, toneholes' leveled, install new pads, replace all cork, adjustment and regulation, mag machine tested, play tested, final polish)
Clarinet/Oboe
Pad Material Options:
- Synthetic Skin
- Bladder Skin
- Roo Leather
Price: $450-800
(Includes:
Disassembly, remove pads, remove cork, C.O.A service (plastic instruments, see video here), Bore Oil service (wooden instruments, see video below), polish keys, install new pads, replace all cork, adjustment and regulation, mag machine tested, play tested, final polish)
Saxophone
Pad Material Options:
- Tan Sheep's Leather
- Roo Leather
Choice of Resonator: Call us for options at (530) 661-2349
Price: $1100-1300
(Includes:
Disassembly, remove pads, remove cork, ultrasonic cleaning, level toneholes, install new pads, replace all cork, adjustment and regulation, play tested, final polish)
Cork Replacement
Cork is used on most instruments because of its sealing ability, its flexibility, longevity, and sanding ability. We use corks for clarinet tenons and mouthpieces, saxophone necks, flute headjoints, and many other pieces for regulating keys. Cork wears over time from being compressed or dries from age. Both of which will require cork to be replaced.
Tenon Cork: $28
Woodwind Neck Cork: $22