Repairs
"The people at Creative Music are honest and efficient with repairs. I trust them and know that they will do a good job." -Linda H., Monroe
Keeping your instrument in fine working condition is the goal at Creative Music Center's instrument repair shop. Our repair technicians for string instruments, band instruments and guitars use the finest quality tools and supplies to repair the most delicate of instruments. While each repair is unique, below is a general list of prices for basic repair services.
| Orchestral Stringed Instruments | |
|---|---|
| Bench Rate | $65 per hour |
| String Replacement (single) | Free, plus cost of the string |
| String Replacement (full set) | $15 |
| Bridge Set-Up | Free |
| Bridge Fitting and/or Replacement | $20, plus cost of the bridge |
| Sound Post Replacement | Free |
| Sound Post Cutting | $15, plus cost of the sound post |
| Bow Rehair | $35 |
| Repair Crack | $60 - $200 |
| Clean, Polish, and Touch Up | $35 - $65 |
| Violin, Viola, Cello Overhaul | Varies |
| Fretted Instruments | |
| Replace Strings and Polish | $15, plus the cost of strings |
| Repair Fret Board | Varies |
| Minor Adjustment and Tune | $15 |
| Major Adjustment and Tune | $25 |
| Wiring/Soldering | Varies |
| Overhaul | $50+ |
| Band Instruments | |
| Clean and Polish | $25 - $60 |
| Replace Pad - Flute | $20 |
| Replace Pad - Sax | $25 |
| Replace Multiple Pads | $40+ |
| Adjustment - Minor | $35 |
| Adjustment - Major | $50+ |
| Remove Dents | $40+ |
| Chemical Clean Bath | $50 |
| Overhaul | Varies by Instrument, Consult Tech |