Trombone 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. The hand slide is cleaned inside and out, all corrosion is removed from the inner and outer slide tubes, the hand slide is straightened, aligned and hand-lapped for smooth operation, minor repairs are carried out, the water key cork is replaced, and the instrument is reassembled and lubricated.
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Maintenance Service | R1,850 – R3,650 |
Major Service
Includes all necessary major repairs, including straightening twisted hand slides, removing dents from the hand slides and body, re-soldering loose stays, braces and tubes, freeing stuck tuning slides, complete hand-slide regulating and hand lapping, replacing the water key cork and spring, and restoring the instrument to excellent playing condition.
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Major Service | R4,000 – R6,000 |
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 rebuilding of valves where applicable, including copper and nickel plating.
Quotations for these specialised services will be provided following examination of your instrument.
Please Note: For all rotary valve trombone services, add R900 – R1,350.
Replacement of missing parts is not included and will be quoted separately.
Free Collection & Delivery
We provide a free collection and delivery service to local schools and use a reliable courier service for customers throughout South Africa.