Basic maintenance is, as its name suggests, the most typical maintenance procedure for flutes and piccolos. How often one needs this basic maintenance of a student flute depends a lot on the amount of playing and the player, but we typically recommend basic maintenance every 1-5 years. After your first service with us we can recommend a maintenance interval that is right for you. During basic maintenance, the mechanism of the student flute is completely disassembled from the body, the body is washed and all parts, including the case, are carefully cleaned. Metal parts are lightly polished by hand and the mechanism oils are changed from the inner workings. Finally, the mechanism and pads are adjusted to be held with as light a grip as possible. Additional work during basic maintenance can include replacing broken pads, felts or other parts, opening the pins if necessary, tightening or repairing joints and repairing various damages. After extensive basic maintenance, the resonance and functionality of the student flute will be better than when new.
The price of basic maintenance for a student flute starts at €199 + supplies and additional work, and the price of basic maintenance for open-key student flutes starts at €249 + supplies and additional work. The price is determined based on the time and supplies used for the maintenance and is affected by the flute's quality, age, features and previous maintenance history. The typical total cost of basic maintenance is €220–380. Upon request, we will provide a more detailed cost estimate for the maintenance once we have seen the flute. If the flute needs more extensive maintenance than basic maintenance, we will inform you of this before starting the work.
For basic maintenance, the flute must be in the workshop for approximately 3 weekdays.
You can book a maximum of one basic maintenance at a time. If you want to book basic maintenance for more than one student instrument, make a reservation/reservations for other available days or contact us.
Student flutes are usually e.g. Di Zhao, Yamaha, Trevor James, Jupiter, Azumi, Haynes Amadeus and North Bridge flutes. If you are not sure whether your flute is a student instrument or handmade, please contact us.
The price of basic maintenance for a student flute starts at €199 + supplies and additional work, and the price of basic maintenance for open-key student flutes starts at €249 + supplies and additional work. The price is determined based on the time and supplies used for the maintenance and is affected by the flute's quality, age, features and previous maintenance history. The typical total cost of basic maintenance is €220–380. Upon request, we will provide a more detailed cost estimate for the maintenance once we have seen the flute. If the flute needs more extensive maintenance than basic maintenance, we will inform you of this before starting the work.
For basic maintenance, the flute must be in the workshop for approximately 3 weekdays.
You can book a maximum of one basic maintenance at a time. If you want to book basic maintenance for more than one student instrument, make a reservation/reservations for other available days or contact us.
Student flutes are usually e.g. Di Zhao, Yamaha, Trevor James, Jupiter, Azumi, Haynes Amadeus and North Bridge flutes. If you are not sure whether your flute is a student instrument or handmade, please contact us.