Repairs
Everyday use of your instrument may leave it in need of some special love and attention; or maybe you would like to get that instrument you found in the attic back in playing shape. Have no fear, Fretz Music Center is here to help. A dent in your trumpet, a complete repad of your flute or a high fret on your guitar can be fixed quickly by our top-notch instrument technicians. Bring your instrument by today for a no-charge estimate. We usually have a very quick "turn-around" time, however, September and October are extremely busy for band instrument repairs. We recommend, for the fastest service, not to wait until then for your anual "check-up". All repairs are done on a "first-come, first served" basis
Band Instruments
Woodwinds:
General Playing Condition
This service involves getting the instrument playing at the least cost possible by replacing only necessary parts. Price is quoted on a case-by-case basis.
Complete Repad and Adjust
This service involves complete disassembly of the instrument with general cleaning. The instrument is reassembled with all new pads and key corks (neck cork on Saxophones, tenon corks on Clarinets, Oboes etc. and head cork on Flutes, as necessary), weak or broken springs replaced as well as bent keys, rods and posts straightened and all moving parts lubricated. The instrument is then completely adjusted for perfect playing. There will be an additional charge for missing or broken parts. There is also an additional charge for professional model instruments.
Complete Repad and Adjust with Polish
Recommended for silver instruments and keys. Includes all of the above as well as high gloss polishing of keys or body.
Brass:
Basic Service
Clean and chemicaly flush all tubing, clean and lube all slides and valves, replace necessary water key corks and remove minor bell dents.
Other Services
These services include: Major Dent Removal, Regrinding Valves, Resoldering/Replacing Braces, Replacing Lead Pipe/Mouthpiece Receiver and Spot Lacquering.
Guitars and Basses
10 Point Re-String Service
This popular service includes:
- Remove Old Strings
- Inspect Instrument Body, Nut and Saddle
- Polish Frets
- Clean Fingerboard
- Apply Fingerboard Oil (Except Maple Fingerboards)
- Check, Lube and Adjust Tuning Machines
- Install New Strings
- Tune Instrument
- Check Intonation
- Polish Instrument
Set-Ups
Set-ups require a new set of strings be installed first. This service includes the above Re-String Service, as well as Truss Rod adjustment, nut and saddle height adjustment, intonation corrected and action adjusted for optimum playability. There is an additional charge for electric guitars with "Floyd Rose" style tailpieces.
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