Flute Repairs

We specialise in full service flute repairs from minor adjustments to complete mechanical overhauls.

Pricing

Contact

(08) 8282 8282

123/38 Gawler Pl, Adelaide SA 5000

Open 9am- 5pm | Monday - Friday

What’s Included

Emergency Repairs and On-site Evaluations

We offer free no obligation quotes and expert advice on your instruments, and a wide range of services including emergency repairs, servicing, overhauls, and custom work.

Servicing:

Instrument fully dissasembled and body washed/cleaned/polished
Keywork pins, rods and steels all dissasembled, grease removed in mechanism, rods cleaned, keys cleaned and polished
Bent and binding keywork problems fixed
Minor dents removed (if applicable)
Pads cleaned and assessed, replacing up to 3
Keycorks and felts replaced as necessary
Align/shim all pads flush with tone-holes for proper seal
Lubricate all keywork, rods and steels on assembly
Regulate mechanism
Adjust spring tension
Eliminate lost motion/double action
Check and adjust fit of tenons
Replace, custom fit and seal headcork
Oil bore on wooden instruments
Test play
Sanitise

Overhauls:

Instrument fully dissasembled and body washed/cleaned/polished
Keywork pins, rods and steels all dissasembled, grease removed in mechanism, rods cleaned, keys cleaned and machine polished
Mechanism fit and tightened to eliminate side play
Bent and binding keywork problems fixed
All dents removed
All pads replaced
All key corks and felts replaced
Tone-holes leveled/rebuilt flat
Align/shim all pads flush with tone-holes for proper seal
Lubricate all keywork, rods and steels on assembly
Regulate mechanism
Adjust spring tension
Eliminate lost motion/double action
Check and adjust fit of tenons
Replace, custom fit and seal headcork
Oil bore/body on wooden instruments
Test play
Sanitise

Custom Work:

We can customise your instrument onsite in our workshop to your individual needs, whether it be keywork modifications, silver/gold/nickel plating of keys and/or pillars, tuning adjustments, fitting of joints, barrel length…we will work with you to achieve your required results.

Pricing

Full Servicing

Student Flutes from $295
Open-hole Flutes from $495
Hand-Made Flutes from $630

Repads and Overhauls

Student flutes from $899
Open hole flutes from $1500

Emergency and Custom Work

Pricing will vary depending on the work required. Please contact us by filling out the form here or give us a call.

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Flute Repair

Frequently Asked Questions

What are your opening hours?

We are open Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm for all service related enquiries. Feel free to phone us or pop into the showroom with your instrument and we would be more than happy to help.

Do you service all across Australia?

Yes, while we are based in Adelaide, we have many interstate clients who we look after and would be very happy if you wish to book in your instrument for a repair or complete overhaul. We regularly use Australia Post and trusted couriers. Contact us for further inquiries.

What experience do you have servicing?

We have almost 100 years of combined experience servicing and repairing instruments of all shapes and sizes. We are also musicians ourselves, so we can understand and cater to your individual needs and wants.