A great introduction to woodwind service and repair procedures. Woodwind instrument repair general repair pricing the repair shop at hickeys music center is pleased to offer free estimates on services in addition to those listed on our repair price lists. Today, we are regarded as one of the top repair shops for your musical instrument in the country. Step by step easy directions for overhauling your instrument 9781500208349. She has been working with the flute authority team since 2001 and became straubinger certified. Download operation and service manuals for the haemobank compartmental access refrigerators. Flute pro shop has always been proud of the outstanding work of david kee, flute repair specialist here at the. The haynes clarinet manual covers standard boehm system clarinets. When things go wrong with your own flute, its easy to find the problem and fix it yourself. Listed below are the locations outside of the united states of certified straubinger pad technicians for flute repair. If youre an experienced tech, get ready to dig into the some of the finer points of instrument theory, construction and acoustics. Good books for getting into flute playing and making.
Professional flute repair, flute overhaul, and flute repad. Our repair technicians have trained with some of the best in the world and are highly sought after by top professionals from both within australia and abroad. Woodwind repairs specialising in flute and piccolo. The haynes clarinet manual saxophone, clarinet, flute. We specialize in brass, woodwind, orchestral strings, guitar, drums, and electronics. Rich lupo flutes and piccolos is a fully licensed flute repair and sales company founded in 2003. Written for college professors and students, as opposed to professional repair technicians, this illustrated document offers stepbystep procedures to guide readers through standard repairs and maintenance. Our flute repair technicians are highly trained artisans. Download product manuals for your helmer scientific accessory. Rich lupo, founder, is internationally respected as an expert on flute repair.
The adjustment warranty is voided if anyone other than powell or its authorized repair representatives works on the instrument. Carolyn nussbaum music company offers inhouse, professional quality, flute services from minor adjustments to overhauls as well as mechanical upgrades, enhancements and maintenance. After completing his studies, hong continued work as a flute and piccolo technician at altus flute korea. Louis carlini is not only an expert flute repairman, but also a straubinger certified technician see here. I provide quick turnaround on all repair jobs along with reasonable rates and my promise to get your instrument working optimally. Flute repair, service and maintenance carolyn nussbaum. Now, to address your example, antique wood flute restoration is quite a specialty. From minor repairs to full overhauls, dent removal, lipplate replacement and decorative engraving, our team of expert technicians are here to help you. Service plans, description, closed hole cost, open hole cost. Band repair parts offers a wide selection of musical instrument repair parts for brass and woodwind instruments. Many professional repair techs dont really get into doing that type of repair. Our artisans pay attention to details such as body dents, post alignment with. While a flute is an inanimate machine, it becomes an extension of the performer as that performer breathes life into the instrument and in turn brings music to life.
The technician will tweak the bent key, andor add a shim or new piece of cork to the lshaped joiningbar of the two keys. Expert wind instrument service and repair serving musicians and. Woodwind instrument repair tool, steel spring hook repair maintenance tool for saxophone, clarinet, oboe, flute by vgeby currently unavailable. Please call or email before stopping by 31 garfield avenue medford, ma 02155 tel. Safety should be the first concern when attempting any of these repairs. Buy instrument clinic flute pad kit for yamaha flutes, with instructions and leak light, made in usa flute free delivery possible on eligible purchases. A make play repair is when the instrument needs minimal work to restore it to playing condition i. Students and clients of the fluteplace can have their flute personally delivered, repaired, tested and returned in. The native experience in books for children contemporary native american communities doris seale editor, beverly slapin editor, marlene r. Flute making and repair courses take a course with the vermont guild of flute making, and learn the things you always wanted to know about the mechanics of the flute. Alto, and bass flute are accepted for repairs and the cost will be assessed at the time of the estimate. Mechanical overhaul when an instrument is revived to like new playing conditions. My name is steve and i have been repairing woodwind instruments for over 15 years. Flutefx integrates artistic intuition with experienced craftmanship to unleash your flutes potential.
Our regular clients include teachers and university lecturers. Make an appointment now to meet her at the flute gallery or email with any questions about the wide selection of flutes and piccolos now being offered. Quality is the object of all services offered at flute pro shop. Spring or pins replacement, head joint fitting, dents removal, joints or spuds resoldering, flutepiccolo case adjustments are evaluable for additional cost. David murray flute repairs, edinburgh, united kingdom. Brief textual explanations accompany hundreds of closeup. Flute pro shop is a full service flute specialty shop located in the sales tax free state of delaware, in the usa. After graduation, tonyas interest in repair led her to attend minnesota state college in red wing, mn, for their world renowned band instrument repair program.
Any plated parts will be ultrasonically cleaned and lightly buffed. Wooden boehmsystem flutes and headjoints, silver flutes. Packed with hints, tips, professional repair techniques and more than a few wry smiles, its 196 hardbackbound pages are laid out in a stepbystep format that make it the owners manual for the clarinet. From acoustics and construction to repair and maintenance 9780970375308. Our experienced technician will disassemble your piccolo and remove the pads. Morty operates a full service shop from a neck reset to a restring, from a bridge fitting to a bow rehair, from a truss rod adjustment to pickup installation. To find the nearest technician, click on the appropriate region. Marks flute page book list play flute, make a flute, flutes. We look at all aspects of a flute and assess its operational qualities to ensure, upon its completion, that the instrument is in the absolute best condition possible. Rich lupo flutes and piccolos 1630465lupo 5876 rich. Our string instrument shop is managed by morty webb.
So why not give me a ring to book your instrument in for its service. Easy, sequential instructions in this manual minimize the complexity of basic flute mechanism repairs. He first learned how to repair flute in 1997 at a flute repair shop, altus flute korea, while pursuing a degree on flute performance at sangmyung university in seoul. Go to our united states listings for other certified pad technicians for flute. Download operation and service manuals for your centrifuges. Hugo helmer music offers a complete, instore string instrument repair shop. If a flute was in physics terms a perfect double open ended oscillator then the second octave and in physics terms all harmonics would be affected in the same way. Expert flute repair by louis carlini, ny, nj and nationwide.
An illustrated basic flute repair manual for professionals. Clarinet, saxophone, and flute repair manual kindle edition by lawrence frank author format. Lou acquired most of his expertise from working with his dad, a master machinist who had studied instrument repair at the dorn kirchner school in union nj. See all 4 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. My wealth of knowledge about flute playing and performance expectations helps in guiding my repair work. We also provide parts such as handles and latches to restore your. Essential elements for band offers beginning students sound pedagogy and engaging music, all carefully paced to successfully start young players on their musical journey.
Katie offers many services including pad and adjustment checks, clean, oil and adjust, overhauls and much more personalized repairs. All chapters use fourcolor illustrations and offer practical repair techniques in a tight sequential order. Spray bottle of water the kind used to water plants, or spray cleaners will do. Clarinet, saxophone, and flute repair manual and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle.
Smith is your source for a variety of brass and woodwind products and services. Metal flute repair warranty flutes and headjoints purchased directly from powell are covered by a one year adjustment warranty. Complete guide to the maintenance and repair of band instruments mueller, kenneth a. The fluteplace is in partnership with warfields fine flutes. With only minor modifications, this is the flute that is used today. Band repair parts musical instrument repair parts store. The following list of safety items should be on hand and easy to reach in an emergency. Overhaul an overhaul will return your instrument to its original performance specifications. This does not include refinishing or replating any surfaces. Easily find the parts you need by browsing through our tiered catalog found below. Boehm published an account of his research and accomplishments, a book which has come to be recognized as. Whether you require a major or minor repair, or a complex voicing, flutefx will meet your needs.
Excellence, honesty, and service are what make katie unique in the world of flute repair. Woodwind instrument repair in boroughbridge, north yorkshire. Our technicians are all flutists themselves and are specifically trained in flute and piccolo repair and maintenance. Katie will provide the same amazing selection of flutes and the same honest service in helping you select the right flute for you. From flute purchasing, to repair service, to selection of music and accessories, you will find only the highest quality products and service from flute pro shop. Our repair studio, run by ian mclauchlan, is here to help you keep your instrument in shipshape playing order. Complete guide to the maintenance and repair of band instruments. Galdieri flute repair fine flute and piccolo repair. Offering only the very best in flutes, piccolos, harmony flutes, accessories and repairs, fps enjoys a reputation for exceptional service and expertise in all phases of a flutists career path. I service all makes and models of flute, clarinet, oboe, saxophone and bassoon. Whether you need a minor adjustment or a full blown restoration, we have the tools, experience and passion to take care of your repair needs.
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