Bassoon Repair
 
  Repair Description  
  Replacement Pads   Replacement pads involves replacing the pad and regulating the affected keys to ensure proper closure of all related keys  
  Tenon Recork or Rewrap and Bocal Recorking      
  Bocal Dent Removal      
  Bocal Restoration   Bocal is sent out for restoration and will take a minimum of one month  
  Key Regulation      
  Bore Oiling      
  U-bend Grommet Replacement   Replacement and sealing of the u-bend grommet  
  Bassoon Repad   A bassoon repad consists of replacing all the pads and regulating the instrument to insure proper closure and sealing of pads. Instrument will be cleaned and polished and the bocal cork will be replaced. Tenons will be rewrapped or recorked as needed. Bore will be oiled if needed. Any replacement springs or bocal dents will be extra based on the shop rate  
  Bassoon Overhaul   The highest level of mechanical work for the bassoon. Includes all steps in a repad as well as replacement of the u-bend gasket and all springs. Instrument will be cleaned and polished. Hinge rods will be polished to improve key motion. Any endplay between the rods
and posts will be adjusted to ensure a tight fit. Tone holes will be addressed as needed. The bore will be oiled if needed. All tenons will be recorked or rewrapped based on the players’ preference. Any dents in the bocal will be removed and the bocal cork will be replaced
 
  Crack and Grain Leak Sealing      
  Tenon Cracks   Cork or wrapping will be replaced after the crack is sealed  
 
Tenon replacement for damaged tenons is not offered at this time
 
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11/14: We are now a full line Hal Leonard dealer. Please contact us to purchase sheet music or books until our Music Supply store is open.
 
11/14: We are currently buying musical instruments. Please contact us for an offer. We can also sell your instrument for you on consignment.