Four levels of Oboe service are offered, Basic regulation, Full service, Complete overhaul and Accidental damage.
Repairs are carried out using premium deluxe double-skin pads, leather and cork. Higher quality and personal choice of pads can be ordered on spec.
What Have You Got?!
There are four types of oboe Baroque, Classical, Viennese, and Modern. Within these four types and numerous variations such as the Piston, Piffero, Heckelphone, and Bass Oboe.
1. Basic Regulation
Rebalancing the mechanism for improved instrument response. Recommended every 6 to 12 months.
2. Full Service
Clean body and key work. Replace and re-seat pads as necessary.
Check felts/cork. Springs are replaced as required, re-oiling and regulation.
3. Complete Overhaul
Clean body and key work. Replace all pads, cork/felts and replace springs as required. De-pinning of the mechanism and re-oiling includes a three-month warranty.
4. Accident Damage
The following repairs will require inspection before an estimate can be given.
- Excessive mechanism movement
- Specific pad replacement
- Spring replacement only
- Structural alterations
Estimates are free and a more accurate price will be given on inspection.
I offer a 10% discount to music students, schools and colleges and a “while-you-wait” service for long-distance customers and emergency repairs.
Collection and delivery of repairs can be arranged in the area of East Lothian and I provide a courier and postal service for those further afield.
If you have an enquiry about an Oboe service or repair please contact me with a brief description.