French Horn Repairs
Why Use MusiCraft?
At MusiCraft, we employ a team of five on-site brass and woodwind technicians. We have always prided ourselves on delivering first-class workmanship, where your playing pleasure is our priority. Our team of skilled technicians has earned an enviable reputation amongst musicians and teachers alike. We pride ourselves on the highest quality of workmanship, which we guarantee.
Repairs: R900.00 per hour (minimum charge of R450.00)
Emergency Repairs
Done while you wait, including re-straightening and re-alignment of bent parts, re-seating components, replacement of springs, and other minor repairs.
Labour: R1,100.00 per hour.
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 the assessed service level after inspection.
Maintenance Service
This service includes the removal of all working parts, rotary valves and tuning slides. The instrument is cleaned, washed and all corrosion removed from the tubing, rotary valves, valve casings and tuning slides. Minor repairs are carried out, rotary valves are re-strung, valve levers regulated and re-set, and all working parts are reassembled and lubricated.
| Instrument | Price |
|---|---|
| Single French Horn | R3,150 – R4,150 |
| Double French Horn | R4,050 – R5,850 |
Major Service
Includes all necessary major repairs, including freeing stuck rotary valves, straightening tubing, re-soldering loose stays, braces and tubes, freeing stuck tuning slides, removing dents, detecting leaks, complete valve work with hand lapping for smooth valve action, replacing rubber stoppers, re-stringing rotary valves, regulating and re-setting valve levers, lubricating all working parts, and restoring the instrument to excellent playing condition.
| Instrument | Price |
|---|---|
| Single French Horn | R4,500 – R6,500 |
| Double French Horn | R5,500 – R8,500 |
Complete Overhaul, Silver Plating & Re-Lacquering
This service includes complete stripping of the instrument, removal of all dents, major repairs, replacement of missing parts, resurfacing of the metal to a high-polish finish, silver plating or re-lacquering, and complete valve rebuilding, including copper and nickel plating where required.
Quotations for these specialised services will be provided following examination of your instrument.
Please Note: Replacement of missing parts is not included and will be quoted separately.
Collection & Delivery
We provide a collection and delivery service to local schools and use a reliable courier service for customers throughout South Africa.