Band Instrument Repairs
Tom Hannickel
Musician, Repairman

Tom Hannickel fixes band instruments of all shapes and sizes, from piccolos to sousaphones. He has provided band instrument repairs at Kline Music for over thirty-five years, greatly contributing to our reputation for excellence.
Tom keeps a meticulous shop, leading customers to note that his precision is indicative of his work. His repairs range from cork replacement to full repads, while his dent-work begs the question: "where was the dent?" Some other common fixes include trombone slide repair, crack-pinning for wood instruments, and trumpet valve casing. Tom will give you a free estimate for the repair of your instrument.
Please call ahead for information on Tom Hannickel's in-store hours prior to visiting.
The following list is a price reference for common instrument repairs. For an accurate price quote please drop off your instrument and Tom will call you with an assessment.
*Actual prices will vary depending on what repairs are needed.
| Case Repairs | Price |
|---|---|
| Case Latch or Hinge | $30.00 |
| Case Handle | $35.00 |
| Case Reinforcing Bracket | $30.00 |
| Woodwinds | Service | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Clarinet | Playing Condition | $50.00 + $17.00 per pad |
| Flute and Piccolo | Playing Condition | $110.00 + $17.00 per pad |
| Alto, Tenor and Soprano Sax | Playing Condition | $110.00 + $22.00 per pad |
| Baritone Sax | Playing Condition | $150.00 + $25.00 per pad |
| Alto and Bass Clarinet | Playing Condition | $110.00 + $22.00 per pad |
| Oboe | Playing Condition | $90.00 + $17.00 per pad
(Cork Pads $35 each) |
| Bassoon | Playing Condition | $110.00 + $22.00 per pad |
| Woodwind Repairs | Price |
|---|---|
| Tennon Corks | $30.00 |
| Bass Clarinet Tennon Corks | $40.00 |
| Bassoon Tennon Corks | $40.00 |
| Flute/Piccolo Tuning Corks | $25.00 |
| Sax Neck Corks | $35.00 |
| Springs | $25.00 |
| Crack Pinning | $60.00 per Pin |
| Refit Flute/Piccolo Head Joints | $30.00 |
| Refit Foot Joint Tennons | $15.00 |
| Refit Sax Neck Tennons | $50.00 |
| Clarinet Middle Tennon Replacement | $250.00 |
| Sleeve Broken Bell Tennons | $90.00 |
| Bonding Broken Plastic Body | $45.00 - $90.00 |
| Clarinet Key Transfer | $110.00 + $17.00 per pad |
| Fabricate Oversized Thumbrest Screws | $30.00 |
| Brass | Service | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Trumpet | Playing Condition | $90.00 |
| Cornet | Playing Condition | $90.00 |
| Trombone | Playing Condition | $60.00 |
| Bass Trombone | Playing Condition | $90.00 |
| Baritone Horn | Playing Condition | $90.00 |
| French Horn | Playing Condition | $110.00 |
| Tuba | Playing Condition | $110.00 |
| Brass Repairs | Price |
|---|---|
| Soft Solder Joints | $30.00 |
| Silver Solder Joints | $50.00 |
| Valve Casing Repairs | $60.00 |
| Lap Valve | $30.00 |
| Restring Rotary Valve | $20.00 |
| Clean and Restring Rotary Valve | $35.00 |
| Clean, Restring, Regulate Rotary Valve | $50.00 |
| Regulate Piston Valve | $30.00 |
| Trombone Slide Repair | $90.00 |
| Trombone Slide Bumper Corks | $20.00 |
| Pull Stuck Slide | $30.00 - $60.00 |
| Patching | $60.00 |
| Waterkey Springs | $25.00 |
| Waterkey Corks | $6.00 |
