Repad additions:

The basic repadding service typically restores a bassoon to it's original plain condition. Common repairs not covered with a repad are listed below.

These estimated prices are based on $55 per hour plus parts and supplies.

Buff plating

$80-240

Strip enamel from keys only (Newer Heckels)

$95

Strip nickel from keys

$85

Complete replate, silver (Just plating charges)

$400-$550 ($7.50 per key)

Replate keys only, silver (Just plating charges)

$350 ($7.50 per key)

Repair of deep pits (per pit)

$10

Replate individual keys ($50 minimum)

$15

Bassoons usually need $200-500 of preparation and buffing prior to replating. (A typical professional repad with new silver plating would cost $2.200 and take three weeks to complete, plating prices may fluctuate with the metal markets.)

Bocal cork

$15

Bocal split (note the bocal will never play the same but that can be an improvement)

$60

Bocal dents (charged by the hour) typical

$25

Rebuild U-tube bracket assembly

$40

Replace pivot screw with oversized one

$5

Replace a key arbor

$5-$35

Recork tenons (cork gives more freedom in the sound).

$60

Restring tenons (string helps protect tenons from breakage).

$60

Treat bore (Heavy oiling, adding weight to the sound and protection for the wood. Recommended for aging bassoons and some new instruments). Allow ten days.

$200