Flute Overhauls and Repair Services

True Tone Wind Shop provides professional repair and maintenance services for flutes and clarinets. We service student, intermediate, and professional models, offering routine adjustments, cleanings, and complete mechanical overhauls to ensure proper response and regulation. All work is performed to exact technical specifications.

Our Services

Clean, Oil, and Adjust (COA)

Recommended annually to keep your instrument in peak playing condition.

  • Full disassembly and cleaning of the body.

  • Replacement of minor adjustment materials (corks/felts).

  • Precision oiling of the mechanism.

  • Complete regulation of the keywork for a light, even touch.

Flute Mechanical Overhaul

1. The instrument is play tested and checked for all mechanical and structural work that will be required. The client will be contacted if the required work exceeds the authorized limit, and the charges will be discussed.

2. All pinned sections are taken apart; pads are removed and thrown away.

3. Corks, felts, foams and headjoint cork are removed and thrown away.

4. The flute is thoroughly cleaned and polished. The flute body and keys are then dipped in a tarnish remover.

5. The precious metal parts are shined and treated with silver polish.

6. Pads are installed.

7. Corks, felts and foams are attached. The headjoint cork assembly is polished and a new headjoint cork is installed.

8. The keys are oiled and assembled.

9. During the final padding process the instrument is played frequently so that pads can settle. Adjustments are made.

10. The instrument is play tested.

11. The instrument case is cleaned and the instrument is placed neatly in its case.

Exclusions: The removal of scratches, nicks and dents is done only at the client’s request, and is charged by the hour.

Shipping Your Instrument

We welcome clients from across the country. To send your instrument to our shop:

  1. Pack with Care: Ensure your case is secure within a sturdy, well-padded shipping box.

  2. Insurance: We recommend shipping with full insurance coverage.

Pricing Guide

Note: All prices are estimates. A final, firm quote will be provided after a physical evaluation of the instrument.

Service

Flute COA (Clean, Oil, Adjust): $350

Standard Flute Overhaul: $925

To schedule a repair or overhaul service please email Tony at: 

anthonyloeber1@gmail.com

Please let us know when your instrument was last serviced and how often it is currently played. If the project is a good fit, we will contact you with next steps and a shipping label. Once your instrument arrives, we’ll notify you immediately and complete a thorough evaluation. We will always discuss our recommendations, pricing and get your approval before beginning any service.

Expect your instrument to be with us for two weeks if receiving a COA and 4 weeks if receiving an overhaul.