Repairs - Brass

The Music Place has a full in-house repair workshop, with an ultrasonic cleaner big enough to fit a full size Tuba. Please see below for a range of our different servicing and repair options.


Trumpet Service


Bb Trumpet, C Trumpet, Cornet, Flugel Horn – $189 
Other Trumpets/Cornets – POA

(Prices include parts)

  • Disassemble
  • Ultrasonically and/or Chemically clean – valves, slides and body
  • Lubricate valves and slides
  • Minor dent work (where accessible)
  • Replace water key corks as required
  • Check alignment – valves and slides
  • Replace valve felts/washers/guides as required
  • Reassemble
  • Round mouthpiece shank as required
  • Play test

Additional charges:
Add $95 for rotor valves
Add $40 for 4 valve instruments
Remove stuck slide or valve – $39 each
Solder Points – $39 each point
Lap Valve – $39


Trombone Service


Tenor Trombone – $185Bb/F Trombone – $265
Bass Trombone – $299
(Prices include parts)

  • Disassemble
  • Ultrasonically and/or Chemically clean – rotors, slides and body
  • Minor dent work (where accessible)
  • Check main slide for dents and alignment
  • Replace water key corks as required
  • Lubricate rotors and slides
  • Check alignment – valves and slides
  • Replace valve felts/washers/bumpers as required
  • Reassemble
  • Round mouthpiece shank as required
  • Play test

Additional charges:Remove stuck slide or valve – $39 eachSolder Points – $39 each point
Lap Valve – $39


French Horn


Single Horn – $299
Double Horn – $435

Triple Horn – $495
(Prices include parts)​​

  • Disassemble
  • Ultrasonically and/or Chemically clean – slides, rotors, valves and body
  • Minor dent work (where accessible)
  • Round mouthpiece shank as required
  • Replace water key corks as required
  • Check alignment – valves and slides
  • Replace valve felts/washers/bumpers as required
  • Reassemble
  • Replace rotor strings as required
  • Play test

Additional Charges:
Remove stuck slide or valve – $39 each
Solder Points – $39 each point
Lap Valve – $39

Low Brass


Baritone and Euphonium – $295
Tuba – $375
(Prices include parts)​​

  • Disassemble
  • Ultrasonically and/or Chemically clean – slides, rotors, valves and body
  • Minor dent work (where accessible)
  • Replace water key corks as required
  • Check alignment – valves and slides
  • Replace valve felts/washers/bumpers as required
  • Round mouthpiece shank as required
  • Reassemble
  • Playtest

Additional Charges:
Add $125 for rotor valves
Add $39 for each valve over 3 (ie 4 valve + $39, 5 valve + $78)
Remove stuck slide or valve – $39 each
Solder Points – $39 each point
Lap Valve – $39

Optional Extras and Miscellaneous Repairs


Please contact us for a quote on any of the following repairs:

  • Hand polish
  • Pearls – replace or repair key tops
  • Lapping slides and realignment
  • Major dent work
  • Soldering
  • Custom key work or braces
  • Brace Replacement
  • Leadpipe Replacement
  • Valve Spring Replacement
  • Waterkey Cork Replacement
  • Waterkey Spring Replacement
  • Replace water key – range of different options including Joy key, Amado

Overhauls and Restorations

All restorations and overhauls are quoted on a case by case basis after inspection. Please call to book a time with our technicians.

All standard and full services are supported by our 3 month warranty covering parts and labour (excludes standard wear and tear). All repads and restorations have a 6 month warranty covering parts and labour (excludes standard wear and tear). Minor “settling-in” adjustments are also covered within 3 months of these services.:

All prices above are a guide only. You will be given an accurate quotation when the instrument has been inspected by a technician. If we find that extra work is required after commencement of the quoted work, we will contact you. We will then discuss options and pricing prior to commencement of any extra work. We aim to always have your instrument playing at its best.

Need a repair or service?

Contact us to arrange your service, repair, or quotation.