Repair Shop
Our seasoned repair technicians have over 120 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 Strad trumpet that you haven't played in over 20 years, let us make it play and look like new! Easy adjustments, complete overhauls, replating, 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.
Instrument Repair Costs, Effective Oct. 2021
Prices below are for typical estimates for basic services. Other issues may arise, so all prices are subject to change, even after the work actually begins by the technician(s). 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!
IMPORTANT: We reserve the right to refuse to work on any instrument.
TYPICAL WOODWIND REPAIR PRICES
Miscellaneous Woodwind (Prices include parts & labor)
Individual Pad for Flute or Clarinet: $15.00
Clarinet Tenon Cork: $20.00
Bass Clarinet Tenon Cork: $25.00
Saxophone Neck Cork: $25.00
Key Cork: $3.00
Spring: $15.00
Pivot Screw: $10.00
Woodwind Disassemble & Clean (Cleaning only; Parts & adjustments extra)
Piccolo (plastic or wood): $90.00
Piccolo (metal): $100.00
Flute: $105.00
Oboe: $100.00
Bassoon: $200.00
Soprano Clarinet, Plastic: $105.00
Soprano Clarinet, Wood: $130.00
Bass Clarinet, Plastic: $340.00
Bass Clarinet, Wood: $425.00
Soprano Sax: $200.00
Alto Sax: $200.00
Tenor Sax: $225.00
Baritone Sax: $250.00
Woodwind Repad
Piccolo
Plastic (with either plastic head joint or metal head joint): $375.00
Metal: $395.00
Wood: $425.00 & up
Flute
Closed Hole, C Foot: $340.00
Open Hole, C Foot: $375.00
Open Hole, B Foot: $385.00
Pro-Level, with Solid Silver Body: $485.00 & up
Clarinet (prices don't include tenon corks, if necessary)
Plastic Soprano Clarinet: $330.00
Wood Soprano Clarinet: $365.00
Professional Model Wood Soprano Clarinet: $465.00 & up
Plastic Bass Clarinet: $650.00 & up
Wood Bass Clarinet: $725.00 & up
Saxophone
Soprano: $595.00 & up
Alto, Student: $695.00 & up
Alto, Pro: $795.00 & up
Tenor, Student: $795.00 & up
Tenor, Pro: $895.00 & up
Baritone: $950.00 & up
TYPICAL BRASS REPAIR PRICES
Miscellaneous Brass
Rotor service: $25.00 each rotor
Piston service: $25.00 each piston
True piston or valve casing: $25.00 each
Solder joint (lead): $25.00 each
Solder joint (silver): $40.00 each
Re-string rotor: $10.00 each
Trombone slide alignment: $50.00 & up
Water key cork installed: $5.00 each
Water key springs: $7.00 each
Rotor bumpers: $5.00 each
Dent work: $75.00 per hour (charged by the minute)
Brass Chem Clean Service
Trumpet/Cornet/Flugelhorn
Lacquer: $100.00
Silver-plated: $150.00
Mellophone/Marching French Horn
Lacquer: $115.00
Silver-plated: $200.00
French Horn
Single Horn, Lacquer/Nickel: $115.00
Single Horn, Silver-plated: $175.00
Double Horn, Lacquer/Nickel: $175.00
Double Horn, Silver-plated: $250.00
Trombone
Straight Trombone, Lacquer: $85.00
Straight Trombone, Silver-plated: $130.00
Valve Trombone, Lacquer: $125.00
Valve Trombone, Silver-plated: $300.00
F-attachment Trombone, Lacquer: $120.00
F-attachment Trombone, Silver-plated: $175.00
Bass Trombone, Lacquer: $145.00
Bass Trombone, Silver-plated: $200.00
Euphonium/Baritone/Alto Horn/Tenor Horn
Lacquer, 3-valve: $125.00
Lacquer, 4-valve: $150.00
Silver-plated, 3-valve: $300.00
Silver-plated, 4-valve: $315.00
Marching Baritone
Lacquer: $115.00
Silver-plated: $250.00
Tuba
Lacquer, 3-valve: $185.00
Lacquer, 4-valve: $225.00
Silver-plated, 3-valve: $325.00
Silver-plated, 4-valve: $365.00
Sousaphone
Lacquer, 3-valve: $185.00
Lacquer, 4-valve: $225.00
Silver-plated, 3-valve: $325.00
Silver-plated, 4-valve: $365.00
TYPICAL STRING INSTRUMENT REPAIR PRICES
Restring
Acoustic Guitar: $35.00 plus strings
Classical Guitar: $45.00 plus strings
Electric Guitar: $45.00 plus strings
Bass Guitar: $45.00 plus strings
Ukulele: $30.00 plus strings
Miscellaneous Guitar
Fret polishing: $75.00 (One fret at a time. Plus restring labor, plus strings.)
Fret leveling: $195.00 plus strings (Labor includes setting the action, leveling/recrowning/polishing frets, string setup. New strings must be installed with this service.)
Fret replacement: We currently do not offer this service
Nut replacement: $20.00 plus parts (**only if direct part replacement is available)
Bridge replacement: $20.00 plus parts (**only if direct part replacement is available)
Strap button: $25.00 each installed
Electronics repair: $75.00 per hour plus parts