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 |
