SERVICES
Service Turnaround Options
Standard Service Drop-off: Precision maintenance and routine repairs with a reliable 7–10 day turnaround.
Priority Express Service: Ideal for upcoming rehearsals, lessons, or weekend gigs. Guaranteed 3–5 business day turnaround
24 hour Emergency VIP: Immediate bench placement for urgent performance emergencies. Guaranteed return within 24 hours.
On-Bench Assessment Policy
Every instrument receives a thorough bench evaluation upon arrival.
Baseline Service Rates cover standard regulation, sealing, and adjustments listed in each tier.
If your instrument requires extra work (major dent work, structural solder, full spring replacement, or tenon adjustments), we will contact you with a firm, detailed quote before proceeding with any extra repairs.
Assessment Fee: If you choose not to proceed with a quote, a $50 bench evaluation fee applies.
SAXOPHONE SERVICES
Standard Service
Alto & Tenor - $270
Baritone & Soprano - $340
Bench Assessment: Complete inspection for leaks, key alignment, and mechanical wear.
Pad & Tonehole Care: Cleaning toneholes and pads to eliminate stickiness and restore seals.
Body & Case Clean: External body wipe-down and basic interior case cleaning.
Leak & Action Adjustment: Sealing localized leaks and adjusting key heights, regulation, and spring tension.
Mechanical Servicing: Replacing key corks/felts (as needed), tightening keywork, and applying fresh lubricant.
Play Test: Thorough play testing across the entire range before pickup.
Additional Repairs & Component Upgrades (Quoted after bench assessment):Pads, Springs, Screws, Pearls
Dent work
Solderwork
Tenon fitting
Custom Spring Tension Setup
Full Service
Alto & Tenor - $495
Baritone & Soprano - $590
Standard Service Care: Includes all bench inspections, leak sealing, regulation, and case clean from the Standard Service.
Full Key Disassembly: Complete removal of all keywork, hinge tubes, and rods for deep access.
Body & Neck Chemical Clean: Deep internal and external chemical cleaning and sanitization of the instrument body and neck.
Mechanical Degreasing: Removing old oil, grit, and buildup from inside hinge tubes and key rods.
Hand Key Restoration: Hand cleaning, disinfecting, and degreasing of every individual key.
Basic Key Fitting: Eliminating mechanical play and tightening loose keys on hinge tubes and posts for smoother action.
Additional Repairs & Component Upgrades (Quoted after bench assessment):
Pads, Springs, Screws, Pearls
Dent work
Solderwork
Tenon fitting
Custom Spring Tension Setup
Overhaul
Alto & Tenor - from $1800
Baritone & Soprano - Quote on Assessment
Complete Disassembly & Chemical Clean: Full teardown of all keys, body, and neck with deep chemical cleaning and sanitization.
Full Pad Replacement (Yame-Kan): Complete repad with exclusive Japanese Yame-Kan brown sheepskin pads and your choice of custom resonators.
Total Cork & Felt Overhaul: 100% replacement of all bumper corks, felts, and the neck cork.
Key Fitting & Swedging: Eliminating lateral key play, swedging hinge tubes, and fitting keys to posts for tight, quiet action.
Structural & Mechanical Repairs: Rectifying bent keys, rods, key guards, and minor dent work.
Precision Setup & Play Test: Customizing key heights, regulation, and spring tension, followed by fresh lubrication, case sanitization, and play testing across the entire range.
Additional Repairs & Component Upgrades
Full Spring replacement
Yame kan Japanese Custom Pearls
Major Dent work
Major Solderwork
EXCLUSIVE JAPANESE CRAFTSMANSHIP:
YAME WINDS (FUKUOKA)
The Wind Workshop is Sydney’s exclusive partner with Yame Winds in Fukuoka, Japan—the only workshop in Japan producing their own custom pads in-house.
Ultra-Smooth Leather: Crafted with hand-selected sheepskin and Australian kangaroo leather for an airtight, velvet seal.
Water-Repellent Coating: Prevents pad stickiness and significantly extends pad lifespan.
Customized Tone & Touch: Tailored with precision resonator options and dual-density felt backing (Standard vs. HD) to tune your key action and projection.
Included on all saxophone overhauls, or available as a custom upgrade upon request.
The "Yamekan Pad" offers resonators in four materials: Plastic, Metal Serie II, Metal Serie III, Stainless Steel III, and Rivet, allowing you to choose the appropriate size.
Custom Touchpiece Pearls
Transform your connection to your instrument with hand-selected, natural touchpiece pearls sourced directly from Yame Winds in Fukuoka, Japan. Designed to elevate both tactile response and aesthetic elegance, each set adds a subtle, personalized signature to every daily practice session and performance.
Available in 4 Natural Finishes:
Blue Sandstone
Tiger’s Eye
Abalone (Awabi)
Black Mother-of-Pearl
FLUTE SERVICES
Standard Service
Student Closed Hole - $220
Intermediate Open Hole - $340
Professional Open Hole - $380
Bench Assessment: Complete inspection for leaks, key alignment, and mechanical wear.
Complete Key Disassembly: Full removal of all keys for deep access to the mechanism and body.
Chemical Body Clean & Hand Key Degreasing: Thorough chemical cleaning of the flute body, along with hand cleaning and degreasing of keywork.
Pad & Tonehole Care: Cleaning toneholes and pads to eliminate stickiness and restore seals.
Mechanical Relubrication: Removing old, gummy oil from mechanism tubes and applying fresh precision oil.
Precision Pad Reshimming: Sealing leaks by accurately adjusting pad shims for an airtight, effortless response.
Key Alignment & Regulation: Eliminating lost motion, adjusting key timing, and setting crisp, balanced key action.
Case Clean: Complete range play test and basic interior case cleaning before pickup.
Additional Repairs & Component Upgrades (Quoted after bench assessment):Pads, Springs, Screws
Silver Polish
Dent work
Solderwork
Tenon fitting
Custom Spring Tension Setup
Overhaul
Closed Hole- from $900
Open Hole - from $1200
Teardown & Silver Restoration: Full disassembly of all keywork with chemical body cleaning and polishing of silver keys and body.
Complete Repad (MusicMedic): 100% replacement using premium MusicMedic woven or pressed felt pads and shimmed for no leak.
Full Cork & Cushion Overhaul: Installation of a fresh precision headjoint cork, along with new key corks and felt cushions.
Post Realignment & Key Fitting: Precision post alignment and swedging/key fitting to eliminate key play and mechanism binding.
Mechanical & Tenon Setup: Minor dent removal, tenon refitting, fresh lubrication, and custom key height regulation.
Final Play Test & Case Clean: Rigorous play testing across all octaves for effortless response, plus a complete case cleaning.
Additional Repairs & Component Upgrades
Full Spring replacement
Different Pad selection: Pisoni Premium Deluxe, Lucien Deluxe, Yamaha Genuine Pads, S2
Major Dent work
Major Solderwork
CLARINET SERVICES
Standard Service
Student Plastic Clarinet - $220
Intermediate/Professional Wooden Clarinet - $260
Bench Assessment: Comprehensive evaluation for pad leaks, key balance, and mechanical stability.
Pad Seating & Care: Surface cleaning of pads and sealing localized pad leaks.
Key Regulation & Alignment: Eliminating lost motion, realigning minor bent keys, and adjusting pivot screws and hinge rods.
Cushion Replacements: Replacing worn key corks and felts as required.
Play Test & Case Hygiene: Play testing across both registers and basic interior case cleaning and deodorizing.
Additional Repairs & Component Upgrades (Quoted after bench assessment):Pads, Springs, Screws, Pearls
Key Silver Polish
Tenon Cork Replacements
Custom Spring Tension Setup
Wood bore oil treatment (for wooden clarients)
Full Service
Plastic & Wooden Clarinets - $380
Full Key Disassembly: Complete removal of all keywork for deep access to the body, posts, and mechanism.
Body & Key Restoration: Detailed body clean, basic body polish, and hand cleaning of all keywork. Apply Bore oil for Wooden Clarinets.
Pad & Cushion Care: Pad cleaning, checking, and replacing worn key felts and corks as required.
Reassembly & Seating: Full reassembly with complete pad reseating to ensure airtight seals across all toneholes.
Lubrication & Fine Setup: Fresh precision key lubrication and keywork adjustment.
Play Test & Case Clean: Thorough play test through the chalumeau, clarion, and altissimo registers, plus interior case cleaning and deodorizing.
Additional Repairs & Component Upgrades (Quoted after bench assessment):
Pads, Springs, Screws, Pearls
Key Silver Polish
Tenon Cork Replacements
Custom Spring Tension Setup
Overhaul
Plastic & Wooden Clarinets - from $900
Teardown & Body Conditioning: Complete disassembly, thorough body wash, and a deep oil bath treatment to condition and protect the wood against cracking.
Keywork Restoration & Polishing: Chemical cleaning, post/hinge tube oil treatment, and professional silver polishing across all keywork.
Complete Repad (MusicMedic): Full replacement using MusicMedic Premium Medium pressed felt pads, micro-seated for total airtight sealing.
Total Cork & Cushion Overhaul: 100% replacement of all tenon corks, bumper corks, and key felts.
Precision Key Fitting & Swedging: Swedging hinge tubes and eliminating lateral key movement for tight, quiet, and responsive action.
Final Setup & Play Test: Precision regulation, fresh key lubrication, complete case cleaning/deodorizing, and rigorous play testing across all registers.
Additional Repairs & Component Upgrades
Full Spring replacements
Major Solderwork
Different Pad selection: Pisoni Premium Deluxe, Pisoni Lucien Deluxe, Yamaha Geniune Pads
WHY CHOOSE THE WIND WORKSHOP?
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Built for Musicians
As a professional saxophonist, I understand how much your instrument matters. Every repair is treated with the same care I’d expect for my own gear.
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Comprehensive & Meticulous
From fine-tuning key height to complete overhauls, each service is tailored to your instrument’s exact needs.
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Honest, Upfront Quotes
No hidden fees — just clear, accurate pricing after assessment.
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Quick Turnaround
Fast, reliable service that respects your time and playing schedule.
