Orchestra Repair Shop
We strive to deliver the highest quality repairs and restorations with great attention to detail and dedication to the tradition of our craft. We use tools and techniques that have been industry standards for hundreds of years, in addition to implementing the results of modern research. The craftsmen in our shop have over 90 years of combined experience in repairing fine string instruments. We warranty the structural integrity of all fine string instruments sold by our firm for the duration of their lifetime. Our professional bow rehair technicians use time proven methods and first quality horse hair.
… I especially recommend Morey’s fantastic instrument repair service! They are experts and they care and are reasonably priced.
Brass Instrument Services
Estimates are only given once the technician can inspect the instrument in person. Any estimate given over the phone or via text is for reference only.
Brass Instrument Services (Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone, Baritone/Euphonium, Tuba)
– Chemical cleaning and ultrasonic cleaning*
– Mouthpiece removal
– Waterkey cork replacement
– Valve felt replacement
– Solder broken braces
– Dent removal **
– Slide alignment
– Remove stuck slides
– Replacement parts ***
– Restring rotors
– Polishing
– Patches
– Customization
*Can have effects on some finishes: raw brass, damaged/old lacquer, damaged silver plating.
Ultrasonic cleaning is not recommended for antique and vintage instruments
** Some sever dents may leave scars in the brass/lacquer/silver and cannot be fully removed
*** We use new parts when available, used parts when new is not available, and can fabricate parts when needed
Chemical Cleaning/ Ultrasonic Cleaning
– Full disassembly
– Degrease all parts
– 2-part acid bath to remove mineral and organic buildup from instrument
– Replace valve felts
– Replace waterkey corks
– Lubricate/oil
Woodwind Instrument Services
Woodwind Instrument Services (Flute Family, Clarinet Family, Saxophone Family, Double Reeds, Recorders)
– Playing condition
– COA (clean oil adjust)
– Repad
– Mechanical overhaul
– Bore oiling
– Tenon corks replacement
– Neck cork replacement
– Dent removal (flute/sax) *
– Tonehole repair/replacement
– Crack repair
– Align bent keys
– Polishing
– Replace broken springs
– Replace/repair broken parts**
* Some sever dents may leave scars in the brass/lacquer/silver and cannot be fully removed
** We use new parts when available, used parts when new is not available, and can fabricate parts when needed
Playing Condition: Generally needed 1-2 times per year
– Check and adjust for leaks
– Align bent keys
– Replace pads/corks/felts as needed
– Remove easily accessible dents
– Partial disassembly
– Work with the materials and the condition of the instrument to bring it to a better playable condition
COA: Generally needed once every 2-5 years
– Full disassembly
– Clean all parts: body, screws, rods, keys, posts
– Minor polish
– Lubricate all necessary parts
– Replace pads/felts/corks as needed
– Adjust for leaks
– Align bent keys
– Remove reachable dents
– Set key heights
Repad: Generally needed every 5-10 years
– Full disassembly and cleaning as described in COA
– full polish
– remove dents as needed
– Replace all pads, corks, felts *
– Adjust for leaks
– Set key heights
– 6 month warranty on parts and adjustments
* some pad choices will adjust the pricing
Mechanical Overhaul: Generally needed every 10+ years
– Full disassembly and cleaning as described in COA
– Full polish
– Remove all dents
– Repair, level, face toneholes
– Refit all keys, posts, screws, rods
– Replace springs as needed
– Replace screws as needed
– Align posts
– Align keys
– Key replating (optional)*
– Replace all pads, corks, felts **
* keys can be replated with any overhaul in nickel, silver, or gold at an extra cost
** some pad choices will adjust the pricing
Muramatsu Flute Services
Our flute technician Scott Dagg is a Muramatsu Authorized Repair Technician. What does this mean? Muramatsu makes the best selling high-end, professional flutes in the world. Their flutes are made with extreme precision from the best quality materials.
Along with this attention to detail, the maker uses a proprietary flute pad specific to their instruments. These pads can only be properly installed by Muramatsu Authorized technicians.
Scott completed the training for this authorization in December 2019 through intense one-on-one apprenticeship. When working on a Muramatsu, no detail is forgotten; from how tight the screws are fit, the type of oil used in the keywork, and the exact height the keys open. These details make the difference between a flute that plays, and a flute that allows you to play to your full ability.
The skills and techniques acquired through his Muramatsu training transfers to all of Scott’s work, instilling a strong attention to detail to each instrument that sits on his bench.
Great String Prices!
We stock all of the major brands for fine string instruments and, when purchased from us, we can install them if you bring your instrument in with you.
All of our strings are always 50% off!
