Key parts and services formula

Casting and parts

$1-100

Solder casting on rod (each)

$5

Per pad cup

$10

Added charge for rollers and ring keys

$15

Buff

$15

Fit and adjust key without pad

$4

Fit and adjust key with pad

$8

Install new post

$25

Install post

$15

Install post bushing

$25

Re-plating

Plating

$15 (per key)

Buff plating

$80-$240

Strip enamel from keys only (Newer Heckels)

$95

Strip nickel from keys

$85

Complete replate, silver (Just plating charges)

$300-$400 ($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 $2000 and take three weeks to complete, plating prices may fluctuate with the metal markets.)