Clarinet Repairs
Woodwind & Brass Instrument Repairs – Nationwide
From saxophones and clarinets to trumpets and flutes — MusiCraft has over 30 years of experience restoring wind instruments for students, schools, and professionals across South Africa.
We handle your instrument with care, precision, and pride — so you can get back to playing with confidence.
Why MusiCraft?
- Decades of repair experience
- Trusted by musicians and educators
- Quality work, guaranteed
- 5 Technicians each with over 10 years+ experience
- Turnaround time 3 to 5 working days
- All repair work is backed by our MusiCraft workmanship warranty (30 days to 12 months depending on service), T&Cs apply
Easy Repairs, Wherever You Are
- Free pick-up and delivery for Cape Town schools
- Nationwide courier service available
- Hassle-free, safe, and reliable
Get Your Instrument Singing Again
Contact us today to book your repair — we’re here to help.
Clarinet Repairs – Quality Parts, Expert Work
At MusiCraft, we use high-grade materials and expert techniques to restore your clarinet’s tone, feel, and reliability.
Materials We Use
- Plastic clarinets: Lucien Deluxe Pads – responsive, durable, smooth
- Wooden clarinets: Optional upgrade to Waterproof Mypads – long-lasting leather pads
- Premium cork, felt, and blue tempered springs for optimal performance
Our Repair Process
- Keys reinstalled, balanced, and adjusted
- Pads leveled for airtight seals
- Spring tension and pad height set to your playing style
- Final play-test ensures smooth, responsive performance
Trusted by musicians for over 30 years, we make sure every clarinet leaves our bench sounding its best.
Repair Pricing
Standard Repairs:
R900.00 per hour
(Minimum charge R450.00 incl. VAT)
Emergency Repairs (While You Wait):
R1100.00 per hour incl. VAT
Includes bent key alignment, pad seating, spring replacement, and minor urgent fixes.
Please note: Due to the varying condition of instruments received for servicing, maintenance pricing is determined according to the instrument’s overall condition and the labour required to restore proper playing condition. Final quotations are based on assessed service levels following inspection. A quotation will be provided after inspection.
All pricing is estimated. A quote will be provided after we’ve assessed the instrument. Work begins only after your approval.
SETUP & PLAY & LIGHT MAINTENANCE:
Re-alignment and re-seating to keys and pads. General adjustments and tightening. R450 – R1,800
Maintenance Service Rates
| MAINTENANCE SERVICE: | Charges Include VAT |
|---|---|
| A/Bb/Eb Clarinet – Student | R2,000 – R3,600 |
| – Pro | R3,600 – R5,000 |
| Alto Clarinet – Student/Schools | R3,600 – R5,000 |
| – Pro | R4,500 – R6,500 |
| Basset/Bass Clarinet – Student | R4,250 – R6,000 |
| – Pro | R6,000 – R8,500 |
| Check and adjust. Repair as necessary, re-straightening and realignment of keys, replacing 1–2 pads, springs, corks. Tighten and secure all pivot screws and shafts. | |
Major Service Rates
| MAJOR SERVICE: | Charges Include VAT |
|---|---|
| A/Bb/Eb Clarinet – Student | R4,500 – R6,500 |
| – Pro | R5,500 – R7,500 |
| Alto Clarinet – Student/Schools | R5,500 – R7,500 |
| – Pro | R7,500 – R9,500 |
| Basset/Bass Clarinet – Student | R10,000 – R13,500 |
| – Pro | R13,500 – R16,500 |
| Includes full disassembly, key cleaning, corrosion removal, tone hole maintenance, and replacement of 6–8 pads, corks, and springs. Reassembly and lubrication included. | |
Repad & Overhaul
| REPAD / OVERHAUL: | Charges Include VAT |
|---|---|
| Bb/Eb Clarinet (ebonite/plastic) | R8,000 – R9,500 |
| (wooden, granadilla) – Pro | R10,000 – R12,500 |
| Alto Clarinet | R13,200 – R16,000 |
| Basset Horn | R16,500 – R18,500 |
| Bass Clarinet (to low Eb) | R16,500 – R18,500 |
| Bass Clarinet (to low C) | R20,000 – R24,000 |
| Complete key removal, pad/cork/spring replacement, swedging worn tubes, burnishing, tone hole repair, and key balancing. Final lubrication and play-testing included. | |