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:

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:

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:

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. Warranty Period is 1 Year unless otherwise specified.

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:

    Related Instrument Tasks Performed:

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:

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:

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. Warranty Period is 1 Year unless otherwise specified.

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. Warranty Period = 1 Year

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. Warranty Period = 1 Year

Reconditioned Drums  *Our Best Overhaul Job!    

     Warranty Period = 1 Year

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.  Warranty Period is 1 Year unless otherwise specified.