Overhaul service charge

InstrumentMinimum Charge
Alto & Soprano
HK$4,000
Alto & Soprano
(Vintage Conn)
HK$4,500
Tenor HK$4,500
Tenor
(Vintage Conn )
HK$5,000
BaritoneHK$5,500
C MelodyHK$4,500

Remarks:

  • Check-up is free of charge.
  • The above is minimum charge. The exact charge will depend on the actual condition of the instrument.
  • Default pad for overhaul is Premium Lamb Pad from US. Customers can choose other pads that they want.
  • Soldering & Dent work will be quoted separately.

Overhaul job reference

BrandInstrument Model
SelmerAltoCigar cutter
BA, Mark VI, VII, Ref 54, SA, S2, S3,
SelmerTenorCigar cutter
BA, SBA, Mark VI, VII, S2, Ref 54
SelmerSopranoCurved BA, Mark VI, S2, S3
BuffetSopranoS1
BuffetAltoSD
MartinTenorCommittee iii
Martin--C melody
ConnAltoNew Wonder II, 26m
ConnTenorLady face, 30m
Conn--C melody
SMLTenor--
KingTenorSuper 20, Silver Sonic
Bundy speicalTenor--
Bundy IIAlto--
Bundy IITenor--
JKAltotoneking
JKSopranoSX90
Grassi Alto Pro 2000
YamahaAltoYas 61,62, 82z, 875EX
YamahaBaritoneYbs 61
YamahaSopranoYss 62
YanagisawaSopranoS6, 9930, 992
YanagisawaAltoA800, 901, 991, 9930, 9937,WO02
YanagisawaTenor880, WO20
CannonballAltoGA5-B
CannonballTenorT5

Repadding work

  • High density and  quality natural shellac are used to ensure rigidness  and stability 
  • Replacement of premium lamb pad from.
  • All key cups will go through a deep and thorough cleaning process prior to pad installation
  • Air torch will be used instead of fire to ensure that there is no damage to the finishing of  pad cup and felt

Cork/felt Installation

  • Installation of neck cork will comply with standard of the Selmer factory
  • Composite cork will be installed to  the keys under pressure to increase stability 
  • Natural cork will be installed for neck and the keys that touches the body tube
  • Felt will be installed under the keys of F,E,D,A and  front F. This is to reduce and minimize excessive key noise.
  • High quality cork and felt from Italy will be used.

Dent removal

  • Tools for specific dents will be used to target different needs and situations
  • Areas of work include the tube, bell, bow, etc.
  • With skillful and experienced workmanship, the technician aims to revert the saxophone to its original appearance/condition
  • Every dent work will be quoted separately depending on its condition.
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Soldering work

  • Lead-free solders are adopted to prevent harmfulness to the player
  • All solders contain silver to increase hardness. Soft solder(0.2-3% silver); hard solder (56% silver)
  • When soldering the key guard, heat is applied to inside the tube to avoid damage of any lacquer finishes
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Fabrication of missing parts

  • A lathe machine will be used to construct missing screws 
  • Brass sheets will be used for absent key guards
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Ultra-sonic cleansing (USC)

  • With USC, small gaps and holes are cleansed thoroughly. 
  • With the use of medical detergent, it is guaranteed that each saxophone comes out fresh from its bath, washing away different kind of virus. 
  • Baritone sax is not applicable. 
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