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Saxophone Repair and Customization
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At Horn Improvement, we’ve built our reputation by upgrading the
saxophones of some of the world’s finest musicians. Quality hand
craftsmanship is combined with high-tech or traditional materials
to bring out the best in any sax. With custom keywork, finishes,
and a variety of pads and resonators available, you can truly
“have it your way” at Horn Improvement.
If “all original” is your preference, we can restore your vintage
saxophone to like new condition. We stock a wide variety of original
and reproduction parts for classic saxes like: Buescher, Conn, King,
Martin, Selmer, and others. Conn res-O-pads, Norton springs, Selmer
domed metal resonators, King locknut pivot screws, etc… Horn
Improvement has it. With our precision key fitting and assembly
techniques, we are ready to make any classic sax play better than
it ever has.
If you desire the ultimate in performance from your vintage or modern
professional saxophone, Horn Improvement offers the latest in exotic
materials for pads, resonators and cork/felt substitutes. This makes
for fast, quiet action, and exceptional response.
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The Horn Improvement Mechanical Overhaul Process
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Whether you choose classic or modern materials, a saxophone overhaul
is only as good as the care put into the processes. At Horn
Improvement our goal is to rebuild the mechanisms to more precise
tolerances than the factory process was able to provide.
In the world of automotive racing engines, this process is called
“blueprinting” an engine. Your high-performance saxophone deserves
the same high standards. The Horn Improvement saxophone
“blueprinting” process includes:
1) Current key height is measured and recorded for reference
2) The saxophone is completely disassembled and thoroughly cleaned.
3) Minor dents are burnished away.*
4) The neck tenon is fitted and matched to the receiver.
5) The neck cork is replaced with premium cork
6) Toneholes are perfected.
7) Pad cups are leveled
8) Springs are custom tensioned and oiled, up to four springs replaced
as needed.**
9) All keys are precision fitted to the body to for smooth and quick
action, eliminating all side and end play.
10) All cork and felt contacts are replaced with the finest quality
materials.
11) All pads and resonators are replaced with the premium materials
of your choice and installed with shellac(except Schmidt pads).
12) The saxophone is then meticulously hand-assembled, insuring that
each key is working perfectly. Each pad is carefully adjusted to
match it to the tonehole. The mechanisms are regulated to open and
close together perfectly.
13) The instrument is play tested and key height is adjusted for the
ultimate in pitch, timbre, and response.
*More extensive damage will be repaired at additional cost,
estimated beforehand.
**If more than four springs need replacing, we recommend replacing
the entire spring set ( additional cost).
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Price List
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Professional Mechanical Overhaul (Soprano, Alto, Tenor Sax)
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$950.00
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Baritone Sax
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Additional
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$250.00
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Sopranino, Bass ,etc..
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Additional
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By Estimate
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Replace all springs
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Additional
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$100.00
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Kangaroo skin pads
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Soprano
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Additional
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$25.00
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Alto
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Additional
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$30.00
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Tenor
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Additional
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$35.00
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Bari
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Additional
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$50.00
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Schmidt silver foil pads
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Alto
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Additional
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$300.00
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Tenor
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Additional
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$300.00
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Schmidt gold foil pads
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Alto
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Additional
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$325.00
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Tenor
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Additional
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$325.00
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Remove lacquer
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Additional
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$140.00
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Polish silver body & keys
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Additional
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$140.00
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Silver, Gold, or Nickel plating
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Additional
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By Estimate
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Custom key fabrication
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$70.00/hour
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Dent repair
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$70.00/hour
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New Saxophone set-up
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$70.00/hour
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Maintenance/adjustment/voicing
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$70.00/hour
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If you need any services not mentioned here, need an estimate, or have any
questions about our services please contact us. We look forward to serving you!
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