Woodwind Instrument
Repair & Maintenance
Playing Conditon-
level existing pads to properly cover toneholes
straighten bent keys
replace necessary key corks
reseat pads
regulate mechanism
playtest
Mechanical Overhaul-
complete disassembly of instrument
clean body & keys
oil body & bore (on wood instruments)
polish plated keys
install all new pads
level pads to properly cover toneholes
replace all key corks
replace tenon corks or neck cork
playtest