FLUTE REPAIRS
TRUSTED BY PROFESSIONALS
Our flute repair technicians have trained with some of the best in the world and are highly sought after by top professionals from both within Australia and abroad. Regular clients who depend on us for flute servicing include teachers and university lecturers; members of every Symphony and Opera orchestra in Australia as well as the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, Auckland Symphony Orchestra, Singapore Symphony Orchestra, Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra; and other visiting artists from around the world.
So many artists place their trust in our technicians to fix their flutes because of their wealth of experience, attention to detail and professionalism. You can be assured that when you entrust your precious instrument into our care, it will return to you sounding as good as the day you got it (if not better)!
If you’re curious about what goes into the service or repair of your flute, please refer to this page. For information on how to look after your flute, check out this useful list of Do's and Dont's!
Please contact us for information on our availability and to make a booking for servicing or quick fixes. Our servicing schedule is often booked up between one to two months in advance so please make sure to reserve your appointment well in advance to avoid disappointment. Our technicians are available between Monday and Friday.
COMPREHENSIVE SERVICE
Please note, prices apply to instruments with regular wear and tear and do not include polishing (tarnish removal). For instruments that require extra pads to be replaced; have extraordinary wear and/or damage; and for full polishing, we will need to inspect it in order to provide an accurate quote.
WARRANTY
All Comprehensive Services come with a THREE MONTH WARRANTY, during which we will perform checkups and adjustments as a result of normal wear and tear for free. Overhauls come with a SIX MONTH WARRANTY.
PREFERRED
If you purchased your instrument from us, then you will automatically receive the Preferred pricing. It's just our way to better support you and to say thank you! Additional costs will be quoted upon inspection by our technicians if extra work is required.
15% DISCOUNT
Applies to the Standard price if booked within 12 months of the previous Comprehensive Service, which must have been completed by FLUTES & FLUTISTS. Does not apply to Repairs and Overhauls.
5% DISCOUNT
Applies to the Standard price if booked within 18 months of the previous Comprehensive Service, which must have been completed by FLUTES & FLUTISTS. Does not apply to Repairs and Overhauls.
SHIPPING
If you live in a regional area or interstate, it’s very safe and easy to send your flute to us! All instruments sent to and from us are covered under our insurance, no matter which courier you use (just make sure to ask for signature on delivery); or for a small fee, we can help you arrange the pickup with our courier, offering you convenience and peace of mind.
Student Flutes
Preferred: $250
Standard: $350
eg: Eastman 200-300 series; Jupiter 500/700 series; Trevor James 10X/Privilege; Pearl 500 series; Solexa 101; Yamaha 200 series
Intermediate Flutes
Preferred: $450
Standard: $550
eg: Eastman 400 series; Altus 807; Azumi AZ2/AZ3; Burkart Resona R100/R150; Di Zhao 401-801; Haynes Amadeus AF500-AF900; Jupiter 711-1111; Miyazawa 101/102; North Bridge 500-700; Pearl 665 -765; Powell Sonaré 501-601; Solexa 208/308; Trevor James Cantabile/Virtuoso; TWG 700; Yamaha 300-400 series
Semi-Professional Flutes
Preferred: $600
Standard: $700
eg: Altus 907-1107 and TS; Burkart Resona R300; Di Zhao D-SP; Haynes Q1-2; Sankyo 201/301/Etude/Silversonic; Miyazawa 202-602; Muramatsu EX/GX; Pearl 785-795; Powell Sonaré PS705/PS905; Solexa 408/509; Yamaha 500-600 series
Professional Flutes
Preferred: $700
Standard: $800
eg: Altus 1207+; Burkart Professional/Elite; Di Zhao D-S+; Haynes Q3/Q4 and Custom Handmade Flutes; Lopatin; Mateki; Muramatsu AD/DN/DS/SR+; Sankyo Artist+; Powell Signature, Conservatory and Custom Handmade Flutes; Yamaha 700+
Student & Intermediate Piccolos
Preferred: $350
Standard: $450
eg: Pearl 105/165; Yamaha YPC-32/62
Semi-Pro & Professional Piccolos
Preferred: $450
Standard: $550
eg: Braun; Burkart/Resona; Hammig; Haynes AP-86; Keefe; Powell; Yamaha 81/91
Alto & Bass Flutes
Preferred: $550
Standard: $650
OVERHAUL
Full Re-pad & Mechanical Restoration
$1,650
PLEASE NOTE: Extraordinary repairs such as keys and toneholes that require re-soldering, catastrophic damage and dents, replacement of screws and steels, and bearing replacement will be quoted in addition to the overhaul price.
OTHER REPAIR SERVICES
All other repairs or special requests are based upon examination and consultation. We'll present you with a recommendation and an estimate reflecting time and materials prior to doing the work. Only very minor repairs can be completed "while you wait".
Check out some of our special modifications and restorations in the link below.