Definitions of "Instrument Conditions"
Brasswind Instruments: Definitions of "Instrument Condition" [top]
Demo Models
Demo Model Instruments are new instruments that have acquired a minor dent or finish blemish. Instrument is completely cleaned, adjusted and shop tested to perform as new.
Beginner Return Models
Beginner Return Model Instruments were new instruments that have been used for 1 year or less. These instruments are in excellent condition with only minor blemishes. Instrument is completely cleaned, adjusted and shop tested to perform as new.
Reconditioned Instruments *Our Best Overhaul Job!
This overhaul job is typically performed on professional or collector model instruments.
Reconditioned Job Includes:
- Removal of all dents and scratches.
- Entire instrument is stripped, carefully buffed, and fine polished.
- Completely Relacquered with oven-baked finish.
- All corks, felts and springs are replaced.
- Proper adjustment of valves.
- Instrument is chemically cleaned, adjusted and shop tested.
- Instrument is outfitted with new mouthpiece and new case.**
- (**Tubas, Sousaphones and Instrument Repairs do not include a case unless requested and purchased separately by the customer.)
- Warranty Period = 1 Year
Econo Overhaul Instruments *Our Most Popular Overhaul Job!
This overhaul job is our most requested overhaul job. It is economical in price and does an excellent restoration job.
Econo Job Includes:
- Removal of all major dents and scratches; minor dents & scratches are not removed.
- Entire instrument is stripped, buffed, and fine polished.
- Completely Relacquered with oven-baked finish.
- Replacement of all necessary corks, felts and springs.
- Proper adjustment of valves.
- Instrument is chemically cleaned and shop tested.
- Instrument is outfitted with mouthpiece and new case.**
- (**Tubas, Sousaphones and Instrument Repairs do not include a case unless requested and purchased separately by the customer.)
Refinished Instruments *An Affordable Overhaul to Restore Your Instrument!
This overhaul job is for refurbishing student horns. It is our most affordable overhaul and relacquers brass instruments to restore their luster.
Refinished Job Includes:
- Removal large dents only.
- Entire instrument is stripped, buffed, and fine polished.
- Completely Relacquered with oven-baked finish.
- Replacement of all necessary corks, felts and springs.
- Proper adjustment of valves.
- Instrument is chemically cleaned and shop tested.
- Instrument is outfitted with mouthpiece and near new case.**
- (**Tubas, Sousaphones and Instrument Repairs do not include a case unless requested and purchased separately by the customer.)
Good Used Instruments
The condition of these instruments is such that they do not need an overhaul job. The instrument is completely cleaned & valves adjusted. Replacement of all necessary corks, felts and springs. Instrument will come with good used mouthpiece & case.
Woodwind Instruments: Definitions of "Instrument Condition" [top]
Demo Models
Demo Model Instruments have been on an instrument display or have acquired a minor blemish. Instrument is completely cleaned, adjusted and shop tested to perform as new.
Beginner Return Models
Beginner Return Model Instruments were new instruments that have been used for 1 year or less. These instruments are in excellent condition with only minor blemishes. Instrument is completely cleaned, adjusted and shop tested to perform as new.
Reconditioned Instruments *Our Best Overhaul Job!
This overhaul job is typically performed on professional or collector model instruments.
Reconditioned Job Includes:
- Removal of all dents and scratches.
- Instrument is disassembled and completely cleaned.
- All keys and bodies are polished.
- Instrument is completely repadded.
- New cork bumpers, felts & cork joints.
- Necessary springs replaced.
- Instrument is completely adjusted and tested.
- Instrument is outfitted with a new mouthpiece and new case.**
- (**Instrument Repairs do not include a case unless requested and purchased separately by the customer.)
Related Instrument Tasks Performed:
- Flutes & Piccolos: Includes replating the body and keys.
- Clarinets & Oboes: Includes removal of all dents & scratches. Bells, necks and keys are replated.
- Bassoons: Includes replating of keys. Bodies are hand sanded, stained and finished.
- Saxophones: Includes removal of all dents & scratches. Old lacquer is stripped and the body and keys are carefully buffed, fine polished and relacquered with an oven-baked finish.
Econo Overhaul Instruments *Our Most Popular Overhaul Job!
This overhaul job is our most requested overhaul job. It is economical in price and does an excellent restoration job.
Econo Job Includes:
- Major dents and scratches are removed.
- Instrument is disassembled and completely cleaned.
- Keys are buffed and polished.
- Instrument is completely repadded with necessary corks, felts and springs replaced.
- Instrument is completely adjusted and tested.
- Instrument is outfitted with mouthpiece and new case.**
- (**Instrument Repairs do not include a case unless requested and purchased separately by the customer.)
- Saxophone instruments are stripped, lightly buffed & polished, and relacquered with an oven-baked clear finish.
Refinished Instruments *An Affordable Overhaul to Restore Your Instrument!
This overhaul job is for refurbishing student horns. It is our most affordable overhaul and also includes relacquering on saxophone instruments to restore their luster.
Refinished Job Includes:
- Removal of large dents only.
- Instrument is disassembled and completely cleaned.
- Keys are buffed and polished.
- Instrument is completely repadded with necessary corks, felts & springs replaced.
- Instrument is completely adjusted and tested.
- Instrument is outfitted with mouthpiece and near new case.**
- (**Instrument Repairs do not include a case unless requested and purchased separately by the customer.)
- Saxophone instruments are stripped, lightly buffed & polished, and relacquered with an oven-baked clear finish.
Good Used Instruments
The condition of these instruments is such that they do not need an overhaul job. Instrument is completely cleaned & adjusted. All necessary pads, corks, felts and springs are replaced. Instrument will come with a good used mouthpiece and case.
Percussion Instruments: Definitions of "Instrument Condition" [top]
Demo Models
Demo Model Instruments are new instruments that have acquired a minor dent or finish blemish. Drums are completely cleaned, adjusted and shop tested to perform as new.
Beginner Return Models
Beginner Return Model Instruments were new instruments that have been used for 1 year or less. These percussion instruments are in excellent condition with only minor blemishes. Drums are completely cleaned, adjusted and shop tested to perform as new.
Reconditioned Drums *Our Best Overhaul Job!
- Drums are recovered with new finish on drum shell. Broken hardware is replaced with the same or similar type mechanisms. Drums are completely cleaned, adjusted and shop tested. Complete with new heads.
- Timpani bowls have dents removed and painted copper color with baked acrylic finish. All necessary parts are replaced or repaired. Timpani are completely cleaned, adjusted and shop tested. Complete with new heads and mallets.
Used Drums
Drum shell and hardware may show wear with nicks, scratches and spots of finish peeling or fading. Broken hardware is replaced with same or similar type mechanisms. Drums are completely cleaned, adjusted and shop tested. Complete with new heads.