Repair Shop
Our seasoned repair technicians have over 150 years of combined repair experience. We have the parts, tools, and know-how to get ALL band and orchestra instruments back into perfect playing condition.
From that old Mark VI tenor sax to that Bach Stradivarius trumpet that you haven't played in over 20 years, let us make it play and look like new! Easy adjustments, complete overhauls, re-plating, refurbishments, or custom work--there isn't anything we can't do to make that instrument feel like the way it did the day you bought it. To see an example of our work, watch one of our videos, drop us a line, or simply come see us at the store. Estimates are always free!
Instrument Repair Costs, Effective Jan. 2024
Prices below are for typical estimates for basic services. Other issues may arise, so all prices are subject to change, even after the technician(s) begin work. The ONLY way to receive an accurate estimate is for our qualified repair technician to see it in person inside the store. Tennessee sales tax must be added to all services (both parts and labor).
Due to the nature of the instrument repair business, do not be surprised if your official, in-store estimate differs from the prices listed below.
Giant Steps does NOT sell repair parts to the public. We have a professional shop, and we are proud to offer professional services from our shop.
Estimates are always free, so please stop by any time!
Our technicians are able to do custom work from part fabrication to custom overhauls. These custom repairs are billed at our shop rate of $85 per hour. If you have any customs needs, come by for a free estimate.
IMPORTANT: Some instruments are more difficult to work on than others. These difficult instruments can bring about an additional cost as deemed by our technicians on an individual basis. Because of this, our technicians reserve the right to decline work on any instrument.
TYPICAL WOODWIND REPAIR PRICES
Miscellaneous Woodwind (Prices include parts & labor)
Individual Pad for Flute (closed hole) or Clarinet: $15.00
Clarinet Tenon Cork: $20.00
Bass Clarinet Tenon Cork: $30.00
Saxophone Neck Cork: $30.00
Key Cork: $5.00 and up
Spring: $15.00
Pivot Screw: $15.00
Clarinet Cork Pads: $17.00
Individual Pad for Flute (open hole): $15.50 white pad / $17.00 yellow pad
Flute Head Cork: $12.00
Piccolo Head Cork: $11.00
Piccolo Pads (white or yellow): $15.00
Bassoon Tenon Cork: $30.00 to $35.00
Bassoon Bocal Cork: $30.00
Individual Springs (flat or needle): $15.00 to $25.00
Clarinet Tenon Replacement (plastic or wood): $250.00
Clarinet Socket Replacement (plastic or wood): $475.00
Clarinet Chimney Tone Hole Repair: $160.00
Bass Clarinet Tenon Replacement: $395.00
Bass Clarinet Socket Replacement: $695.00
Saxophone Pads (depends on type & size): Price Upon Request
Piccolo, Wood: $100.00
Woodwind Re-pad
Piccolo
Flute
(We do not offer re-pad work with Straubinger pads)
Clarinet (prices do not include tenon corks)
Saxophone (prices do not include key corks, springs or dent work)
Oboe and Bassoon Re-pads Prices Are Estimated On An Individual Basis
Miscellaneous Brass
Brass Chem Clean Service
Service includes changing of felts/water key corks/rotor strings as needed, reapplication of oil/grease/lubricants, hand-polished (silver instruments only) and 15 minutes of dent work in easily-accessible areas of instrument.
Trumpet/Cornet/Flugelhorn
Mellophone/Marching French Horn
French Horn
Trombone
Euphonium/Baritone/Alto Horn/Tenor Horn
Marching Baritone
Tuba
Sousaphone
Silver-plated, 3-valve: $350.00
Silver-plated, 4-valve: $400.00
TYPICAL STRING INSTRUMENT REPAIR PRICES
Re-string
Service includes oiling neck, clean/polish body as needed, thorough check that instrument is in good working order.
Acoustic Guitar: $40.00 plus strings
Classical Guitar: $50.00 plus strings
Electric Guitar: $50.00 plus strings
Bass Guitar: $45.00 plus strings
Ukulele: $35.00 plus strings
Miscellaneous Guitar
Fret polishing: $85.00 (One fret at a time. Plus restring labor, plus strings.)
Fret leveling: $250.00 plus strings (Labor includes setting the action, leveling/re-crowning/polishing frets, string setup. New strings must be installed with this service.)
Fret replacement: We currently do not offer this service
Nut replacement: $30.00 plus parts (**only if direct part replacement is available)
Bridge replacement: $30.00 plus parts (**only if direct part replacement is available)
Strap button: $35.00 each installed
Electronics repair: $85.00 per hour plus parts
TYPICAL ORCHESTRAL STRING INSTRUMENT REPAIR PRICES
Re-string
Service includes cleaning fingerboard and body of rosin dust as needed, thorough check that instrument is in good working order.
Violin: $40 plus cost of strings
Viola: $40 plus cost of strings
Cello: $40 plus cost of strings
Bass: $40 plus cost of strings
Bridge Replacement
Violin: $75
Viola: $85
Cello: $150
Bass: $300
Bass (adjustable bridge): $300 and up (price dependent on cost of parts)
Bow Re-hair: Typical bow re-hairs start at $150, but oftentimes it is cheaper to simply purchase a new bow altogether. Fiberglass bows begin at $56.95 and go up from there; we also have wooden and carbon-fiber available.