Band & Orchestra Repair Department
For the past 50 years Russo Music has been the go to shop for band and concert instrument repair in the tri state area.
Our technicians handle Percussion, Brasswind, Woodwind and Orchestral repair for dozens of the areas top schools, servicing thousands of instruments a school year. The shop is also open to walk in repairs when possible.
Woodwind Repair
CHECK & REGULATE (C&R)
This job includes a visual inspection of all pads, corks, and alignments. All necessary adjustments will be made, up to 4 pads and up to 4 corks (not including tenon or neck corks) will be replaced, minor accessible dents removed, chemical cleaning of the mouthpiece, play test, and vacuuming of the case.
NOTE: If sever damage or long term neglect to the instrument is present an additional charge will be incurred by the customer. No additional work will be done without the customer's approval.
| Instrument | OTC | Silver Polished | Buff Keys and Gaurds Only |
| Piccolo | $75.00 | +$75.00 | N/A |
| Flute | $75.00 | +$112.50 | N/A |
| Flute (Openhole) | $112.50 | +$112.50 | N/A |
| Clarinet (Soparano Bb/Eb) | $75 | +$112.50 | N/A |
| Clarinet (Alto Eb) | $112.50 | +$225.00 | N/A |
| Clarinet (Bass Eb) | $150.00 | +$225.00 | N/A |
| Clarinet (Contra Alto) | $187.50 | +$225.00 | N/A |
| Clarinet (Contra Bass) | $187.50 | +$225.00 | N/A |
| Saxophone (Soprano) | $75.00 | +$300.00 | +$150.00 |
| Saxophone (Alto) | $75.00 | +$300.00 | +$150.00 |
| Saxophone (Tenor) | $75.00 | +$375.00 | +$187.50 |
| Saxophone (Baritone) | $150.00 | +$450.00 | +$225.00 |
| Obeo | $112.50 | $112.50 | N/A |
| English Horn | $112.50 | +$150.00 | N/A |
| Bassoon | $150.00 | +$225.00 | N/A |
| Tenon Corks | Price | ||
| Clarinet (Soprano) | $15.00 | ||
| Obeo | $15.00 | ||
| Enlgish Horn | $15.00 | ||
| Piccolo | $15.00 | ||
| Clarinet (Alto/Bass) | $20.00 | ||
| Bassoon | $20.00 | ||
| All Neck Corks | $20 | ||
| Soft Solder Braces | $15 (per joint) | ||
| Soft Solder Joints | $20 (per joint) | ||
| Silver Solder Joints | $25 (per joint) | Rebuilds Est. by Time |
REPAD \ RECORK
This job includes removal of all pads and corks, cleaning of instrument and keys, removal of minor accessible dents, installation of all new pads and corks, regulation of keys and mechanism, seating of all pads, and C&R.
| Instrument | OTC | Silver Polished | Buff Keys and Gaurds Only |
| Piccolo | $225.00 | +75.00 | N/A |
| Flute | $225.00 | +$112.50 | N/A |
| Flute (Openhole) | $525.00 | +$112.50 | N/A |
| Clarinet (Soparano Bb/Eb) | $225.00 | +$75.00 | N/A |
| Clarinet (Alto Eb) | $450.00 | +$150.00 | N/A |
| Clarinet (Bass Eb) | $750.00 | +$150.00 | N/A |
| Clarinet (Contra Alto) | $1050.00 | +$225.00 | N/A |
| Clarinet (Contra Bass) | $1350.00 | +$225.00 | N/A |
| Saxophone (Soprano) | $450.00 | +$150.00 | +$75.00 |
| Saxophone (Alto) | $450.00 | +$150.00 | +$75.00 |
| Saxophone (Tenor) | $450.00 | +$225.00 | +$112.50 |
| Saxophone (Baritone) | $750.00 | +$450.00 | +$225.00 |
| Obeo | $450.00 | +$112.50 | N/A |
| English Horn | $600.00 | +$150.00 | N/A |
| Bassoon | $750.00 | +$150.00 | N/A |
OVERHAUL
This job includes removal of all pads and corks, chemical clean of entire instrument, removal of all dents, all solder joints repaired, polishing of all plated and plastic parts, all new pads and corks applied, regulation of keys and mechanisms, seating of all pads, and C&R.
NOTE: If instrument is severely damaged, rusted rods, cracks, and/or missing parts an additional charge will be incurred by the customer, no additional work will be done without customer approval.
| Instrument | Repad/Recork | Overhaul | Silver Overhaul |
| Piccolo | $300.00 | $375.00 | N/A |
| Flute | $300.00 | $412.50 | N/A |
| Flute (Openhole) | $600.00 | $712.50 | N/A |
| Clarinet (Soparano Bb/Eb) | $262.50 | $337.50 | N/A |
| Clarinet (Alto Eb) | $600.00 | $750.00 | N/A |
| Clarinet (Bass Eb) | $900.00 | $1050.00 | N/A |
| Clarinet (Contra Alto) | $1350.00 | $1650.00 | N/A |
| Clarinet (Contra Bass) | $1650.00 | $1950.00 | N/A |
| Saxophone (Soprano) | $600.00 | $615.00 | $750.00 |
| Saxophone (Alto) | $600.00 | $675.00 | $750.00 |
| Saxophone (Tenor) | $600.00 | $712.50 | $825.00 |
| Saxophone (Baritone) | $900.00 | $1125.00 | $1350.00 |
| Oboe | $600.00 | $712.50 | N/A |
| English Horn | $750.00 | $900.00 | N/A |
| Bassoon | $900.00 | $1050.00 | N/A |
RE-LACQUER AND RE-PLATE ESTIMATED ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS.
All specific repairs will be estimated on an hourly base at a rate of $75 per hour. Quantity discounts are available for schools with more than 10 instruments to be repaired. All prices subject to change
Brass Repair
CLEAN & SERVICE (C & S)
This job includes removal of valves and slides, chemical cleaning of the entire instrument (including mouthpiece), removal of minor accessible dents, alignment of slides, replacement of waterkey corks, alignment of valves, replacement of felts and rubber bumpers, and vacuuming of the case.
NOTE: If valves, slides, and/or horn are severely damaged the customer will incur an additional charge, no additional work will be done without customer approval.
| INSTRUMENT | PRICE |
| Trumpet, Cornet, Flugelhorn & Trombone | $79 |
| Rotary Valve Trombone | $94 |
| Double Valve Trombone | $109 |
| Alto-Horn, Mellophone, Marching Trombone & F-Horn | $86 |
| Single French Horn | $124 |
| Double French Horn | $158 |
| 3 Valve Baritone/Euphonium | $90 |
| 4 Valve Baritone/Euphonium | $105 |
| 3 Valve Tuba/Sousaphone | $158 |
| 4 Valve Tuba/Sousaphone | $198 |
| 4 Rotary Tuba/Sousaphone | $212 |
| SPECIFIC REPAIRS | |
| Solder Brace | $30 (each) |
| More than 5 Solder Braces | $25 (each) |
| Solder Farrule | $35 (each) |
| Lap Valve | $15 (each) |
| Pull Slide | $30 (each) |
| Any specifc Repair not list will be billed per hour | $75 (hour) |
NOTE: Dents and stuck valves are assessed on a piece by piece basis and will be approved before repair is done.
Pricing is subject to change without notice.
String Repair
| Work to be Performed | Violin/Viola | Cello | Bass |
| Bow Rehair (FiberGlass) | $63.00 | $73.00 | $80.00 |
| Bow Rehair (Wood/CarbonFiber) | $65.00 | $76.00 | $86.00 |
| Frog Replace | $24.00 | $26.00 | $29.00 |
| Grip Replacement | $16.00 | $18.00 | $20.00 |
| New Bridge | $40.00 | $95.00 | $154.00 |
| New Nut | $32.00 | $40.00 | $55.00 |
| Re-Set Soundpost | $26.00 | $34.00 | $47.00 |
| Soundpost Patch | $65.00 | $85.00 | $95.00 |
| Replace Soundpost | $42.00 | $48.00 | $55.00 |
| Re-Glue Fingerboard | $38.00 | $48.00 | $58.00 |
All prices below DO NOT include parts, LABOR ONLY
| Work to be Performed | Violin/Viola | Cello | Bass |
| Install New Strings | $9.00 | $15.00 | $24.00 |
| Fingerboard Replacement | $55.00 | $74.00 | $84.00 |
| Peg Replacement (each) | $22.00 | $28.00 | N/A |
| Replace Tail Cord | $14.00 | $18.00 | $38.00 |
| Replace End Pin | $18.00 | $48.00 | $85.00 |
All specific repairs will be estimated on an hourly base rate of $75.00 per hour. Quanity discounts available for schools with more that 10 instruments to be repaired.
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