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Instrument Repair Pricing
- Trumpets
- Maintenance Plans Starting at
$75/ year - Flush Cleaning $90
- Valve Repair $55-$70
- Freeing Slides $25-$55
- Dents by Estimate Only
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- Flugel Horns
- Maintenance Plans Starting at
$100/ year - Flush Cleaning $95-$120
- Valve Repair $55-$70
- Freeing Slides $25-$55
- Dents by Estimate Only
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- French Horns
- Maintenance Plans Starting at
$75/ year - Flush Cleaning $100-$185
- Rotary Repair $75
- Freeing Slides $25-$55
- Dents by Estimate Only
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- Trombones
- Maintenance Plans Starting at
$75/ year - Flush Cleaning $100-$120
- Slide Alignments $90-$105
- Freeing Slides $45
- Dents by Estimate Only
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- 3 Valve Euphonium
- Maintenance Plans Starting at
$75/ year - Flush Cleaning $115-$135
- Valve Repair $55-$70
- Freeing Slides $55
- Pull Aparts by Estimate Only
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- 4 Valve Euphonium
- Maintenance Plans Starting at
$120/ year - Flush Cleaning $130-$150
- Valve Repair $55-$70
- Freeing Slides $55
- Pull Aparts by Estimate Only
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- 3 Valve Tubas
- Maintenance Plans Starting at
$75/ year - Flush Cleaning $140-$150
- Valve Repair $55-$70
- Freeing Slides $55
- Pull Aparts by Estimate Only
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- 4 Valve Tubas
- Maintenance Plans Starting at
$160/ year - Flush Cleaning $150-$195
- Valve Repair $55-$70
- Freeing Slides $55
- Pull Aparts by Estimate Only
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- Piccolo
- Maintenance Plans Starting at
$75/ year - Full Adjustment $85
- Playing Condition $85 and up
- Replace Head Cork $18-30
- Full Repad $425
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- Student Flutes
- Maintenance Plans Starting at
$75/ year - Full Adjustment $65
- Playing Condition $65 and up
- Replace Head Cork $18-$30
- Full Repad $375
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- Open-Hole Flute
- Maintenance Plans Starting at
$100/ year - Full Adjustment $65
- Playing Condition $65 and up
- Replace Head Cork $18-$30
- Full Repad $400
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- Clarinets
- Maintenance Plans Starting at
$75/ year - Full Adjustment $75
- Playing Condition $75 and up
- New Tenon Cork $18-$30
- Full Repad $425
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- Alto Clarinets
- Maintenance Plans Starting at
$120/ year - Full Adjustment $90
- Playing Condition $90 and up
- Replace Tenon Cork $18 - $30
- Full Repad $500
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- Bass Clarinets
- Maintenance Plans Starting at
$120/ year - Full Adjustment $90
- Playing Condition $90 and up
- Replace Tenon Cork $18 - $30
- Full Repad $575
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- Oboes
- Maintenance Plans Starting at
$75/ year - Full Adjustment $95 - $115
- Playing Condition $95 and up
- Replace Tenon Cork $18 - $30
- Full Repad $525 - $600
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- Bassoons
- Maintenance Plans Starting at
$140/ year - Full Adjustment $85 - $110
- Playing Condition $85 and up
- Replace Tenon Cork $20 - $30
- Full Repad $575 - $675
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- Soprano Saxes
- Maintenance Plans Starting at
$140/ year - Full Adjustment $95-$128
- Playing Condition $95 and up
- Replace Neck Cork $35
- Full Repad $745-$895
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- Alto Saxes
- Maintenance Plans Starting at
$75/ year - Full Adjustment $85-$118
- Playing Condition $85 and up
- Replace Neck Cork $35
- Full Repad $695-$845
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- Tenor Saxes
- Maintenance Plans Starting at
$75/ year - Full Adjustment $95-$128
- Playing Condition $95 and up
- Replace Neck Cork $35
- Full Repad $745-$895
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- Baritone Saxes
- Maintenance Plans Starting at
$140/ year - Full Adjustment $115-$148
- Playing Condition $115 and up
- Replace Neck Cork $35
- Full Repad $995-$1,145
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- Violins
- Maintenance Plans Starting at
$75/ year - Set Up & Adjustment $35-$40
- Fit or Adjust a Bridge $55-$95
- Re-String $30
- Bow Re-Hair $30
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- Violas
- Maintenance Plans Starting at
$75/ year - Set Up & Adjustment $35-$40
- Fit or Adjust a Bridge $60-$100
- Re-String $30
- Bow Re-Hair $30
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- Cellos
- Maintenance Plans Starting at
$75/ year - Set Up & Adjustment $40-$45
- Fit or Adjust a Bridge $80-$120
- Re-String $35
- Bow Re-Hair $37.50
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- Upright Basses
- Maintenance Plans Starting at
$160/ year - Set Up & Adjustment $60-$65
- Fit or Adjust a Bridge $100-$140
- Re-String $45
- Bow Re-Hair $45
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- Guitars
- Maintenance Plans Starting at
$75/ year - Full Set Up $60-$95
- Full Restring $30-$40
- Bridge Reset $175-$350
- Electronic Installation $75/hr
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- Ukuleles
- Maintenance Plans Starting at
$75/ year - Full Set Up $60
- Full Restring $30
- Bridge Reset $75-$200
- Electronic Installation $75/hr
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- Banjos
- Maintenance Plans Starting at
$75/ year - Full Set Up $95
- Full Restring $35
- Bridge Reset $175-$350
- Electronic Installation $75/hr
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- Mandolins
- Maintenance Plans Starting at
$75/ year - Full Set Up $95
- Full Restring $35-$40
- Bridge Reset $175-$350
- Electronic Installation $75/hr
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Instrument Maintenance Plans
Your musical instrument is an investment worth protecting!
A well maintained instrument encourages beginners to practice more and allows experienced players to achieve the freedom and artistry they desire!
With the purchase of a musical instrument you have made a valuable investment you will want to protect. Our Comprehensive Maintenance Agreement offers you the opportunity to maintain your instrument in the most cost effective way possible. Over the years Ward-Brodt technicians have identified the maintenance and repairs most often required for your instrument. Our plan completely covers these standard procedures under one annual fee.
Maintenance Plan Pricing & Information
Plans are available in 1 year, 2 year, or 3 year options. Save more when your purchase a longer plan.
| Instrument | 1 Year Coverage | 2 Year Coverage | 3 Year Coverage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Instruments (Student Grade Only) | $75 | $130 | $165 | |
| Piccolos (Intermediate Grade & Above) | $100 | $180 | $240 | |
| Flutes (Intermediate Grade & Above) | $100 | $180 | $240 | |
| Clarinets (Intermediate Grade & Above) | $100 | $180 | $240 | |
| Bass Clarinets (Intermediate Grade & Above) | $120 | $220 | $300 | |
| Oboes (Intermediate Grade & Above) | $120 | $220 | $300 | |
| Soprano Saxes (Intermediate Grade & Above) | $140 | $260 | $360 | |
| Alto Saxes (Intermediate Grade & Above) | $120 | $220 | $300 | |
| Tenor Saxes (Intermediate Grade & Above) | $120 | $220 | $300 | |
| Baritone Saxes (Intermediate Grade & Above) | $140 | $260 | $360 | |
| Trumpets & Flugelhorns (Intermediate Grade & Above) | $100 | $180 | $240 | |
| French Horns (Intermediate Grade & Above) | $120 | $220 | $300 | |
| Trombones (Intermediate Grade & Above) | $120 | $220 | $300 | |
| Baritones & Euphoniums (Intermediate Grade & Above) | $120 | $220 | $300 | |
| 4 Valve Tubas (Intermediate Grade & Above) | $160 | $320 | $480 | |
| 5+ Valve Tubas (Intermediate Grade & Above) | $200 | $380 | $540 | |
| Violins (Intermediate Grade & Above) | $80 | $140 | $180 | |
| Violas (Intermediate Grade & Above) | $80 | $140 | $180 | |
| Cellos (Intermediate Grade & Above) | $90 | $260 | $360 | |
| Upright Basses (Intermediate Grade & Above) | $160 | $320 | $480 | |
| Guitars | $80 | $140 | $180 | |
| Instruments must be examined and approved by our technicians prior to coverage. New or used instruments purchased from Ward-Brodt are automatically eligible within seven days of purchase. Please note that Ward-Brodt reserves the right to refuse coverage on any instrument. | ||||
Our maintenance agreement covers the cost of all repairs necessary to keep your instrument in great playing condition.
| Brass Instrument Services | Labor Covered | Parts Covered | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disassembly of your instrument, thorough cleaning of the inside and outside, installation of new corks, felts, and springs as needed, plus the cleaning of slides and valves. | 100% | 100% | ||
| Removal of dents in the valve casing and piston or rotor, the straightening of any bent piston or linkage, lapping of the piston, rotor and/or casing, and a thorough cleaning of the casing and valve to ensure smooth motion. | 100% | 100% | ||
| Removing all sildes from the instrument, dregreasing, a thorough cleaning, and lubrication of all slides. | 100% | 100% | ||
| A thorough cleaning of the slide tubes, straightening and aligning the inside and outside slides, and removal of any dents. | 100% | 100% | ||
| Other specific work or issues not limited to soldering, fixing or replacing broken keys, removing dents, and replacing parts, when affecting play-ability. | 100% | 100% | ||
| Case work, such as latches, hinges, handles, or complete replacement. | 50% | 50% | ||
| Instrument modifications, finish work, buffing, dents not affecting play-ability, or other cosmetic issues. | 50% | 50% | ||
| Mouthpiece Replacement | N/A | 50% | ||
| Woodwind Instrument Services | Labor Covered | Parts Covered | ||
| Restoring proper alignment and seating of pads and keys, while also adjusting springs as needed. We will replace necessary felts and key corks. | 100% | 100% | ||
| Replacement of Pads | 100% | 100% | ||
| Cleaning the body and keywork to the best of our ability, although keep in mind that areas with finish wear will not always clean to a shine | 100% | 100% | ||
| Replacement of neck cork, head cork, or tenon corks. | 100% | 100% | ||
| Other specific work or issues not limited to soldering, fixing or replacing broken keys, removing dents, and replacing parts, when affecting play-ability. | 100% | 100% | ||
| Case work, such as latches, hinges, handles, or complete replacement. | 50% | 50% | ||
| Instrument modifications, finish work, buffing, dents not affecting play-ability, or other cosmetic issues. | 50% | 50% | ||
| Mouthpiece Replacement | N/A | 50% | ||
| String Instrument Services | Labor Covered | Parts Covered | ||
| Set-ups and adjustments to get your instrument in optimal playing condition. We will remove the strings, apply peg compound to all pegs, clean the the fingerboard, install existing strings, position bridge, stretch strings if needed, adjust fine tuners, tighten the chin rest, clean rosin from strings, fingerboard, and body of instrument. | 100% | 100% | ||
| Adjusting or fitting a new bridge, nut, saddle, sound-post, button, end-plug, tail piece, or tuning pegs. | 100% | 100% | ||
| Bow re-hairs when affecting play-ability. (Limit 2 per year) | 100% | 100% | ||
| Other specific work or issues not limited to open seams, cracks in wood, removing of top or back, broken necks, broken peg boxes, neck resets, shims, and replacing parts, when affecting play-ability. | 100% | 100% | ||
| Case work, such as latches, hinges, handles, or complete replacement. | 50% | 50% | ||
| Instrument modifications, finish work, buffing, dents not affecting play-ability, or other cosmetic issues. | 50% | 50% | ||
| Restringing the instrument with new strings. | 100% | 50% | ||
| Bow replacement or bow re-hairs exceeding the two per year limit, or re-hairs not affecting play-ability. | 100% | 50% | ||
| Included for All Instruments | Labor Covered | Parts Covered | ||
| NO CHARGE for loaner instruments while your instrument is in for repair. | N/A | N/A | ||
| Transferable Warranty - If you sell, donate, or loan your instrument the policy moves with it. | N/A | N/A | ||
| Protection from loss due to theft, fire or other natural disasters. Instruments will be replaced with an equivalent instrument. Are replacements will be handled in cooperation with your homeowners or rental insurance agency. A police report or insurance claim is required. Ward-Brodt Music will cover the cost of your deductible to replace the instrument. | N/A | N/A | ||
| This list is meant as a guide and may not include all services covered under this agreement. Please contact us if you have any questions about services you are needing, to see if they may be covered within this agreement. | ||||
There are a few things that we are unable to cover under our maintenance agreements.
| We do not cover any needed repairs or replacements resulting from any evidence of abuse, misuse, neglect, or intentional damage to the instrument, case or accessories. | ||||
| Accessories - including but not limited to reeds, strings, oil, grease, rosin, swabs, lyres, straps, shoulder rests, mutes, etc. This excludes cases, mouthpieces, and bows. Strings are covered at a 50% discount. | ||||
| Shipping costs are not covered when shipping your instrument in or would if you would like it shipped out when finished. Please note we do offer free delivery to and from participating schools. | ||||
Instruments must be examined and approved by our technicians prior to coverage. New or used instruments purchased from Ward-Brodt are automatically eligible within seven days of purchase. Please note that Ward-Brodt reserves the right to refuse coverage on any instrument.
Meet Our Techs
Jim Huwe
With an impressive 37-year tenure at Ward-Brodt, Jim is a seasoned repair tech with a knack for the unexpected, once flushing out a mouse from a euphonium tuning slide. He is renowned for his expertise in brass and percussion instruments. In addition to his technical skills, Jim excels at entertaining with a variety of comical impressions. Inspired by Count Basie, his musical preferences span from rock to jazz, though he primarily finds himself drawn to the rhythmic complexities of jazz. Jim's musical talents extend beyond repair work, with drums as his primary instrument, and fluency in electric bass and guitar. In his free time, he enjoys camping, biking, and practicing.
Areas of Expertise: All Brass Instruments, Drums and Percussion
Deb Dahlman
Deb's musical journey spans nearly four decades, with her tenure at Ward-Brodt dating back to 1984. A versatile performer, she showcases her talents with multiple ensembles in the area, including Ladies Must Swing, Capitol City Band, and the Jack Farina Big Band. Her dedication to serving her country is evident through her 35 years of service in the 132D Army Band. At Ward-Brodt, Deb specializes in working on saxophones. Deb has performed in Germany, Australia, and 11 different states with various musical ensembles.
Areas of Expertise: Saxophones
Peter Mathistad
Peter joined the Ward-Brodt team in June of 2020. Holding an undergraduate degree in music from Luther College in Decorah, IA, he further honed his skills at an instrument repair school in Red Wing, MN. Seeing the tangible results of his hard work is the most fulfilling part of his job. Outside of work, Peter enjoys gigging, composing music, and attending shows. He also enjoys all things outdoors. A fan of jazz, he draws inspiration from legendary saxophonist Michael Brecker. Peter's musical talents extend beyond repair, with saxophone as his primary instrument and fluency in flute and clarinet.
Areas of Expertise: Flutes & Piccolos, Clarinets, Oboes, Bassoons, Saxophones
Nicholas Abler
Nicholas joined the WB team in 2021. He earned a BM in music education from U.W. Whitewater, but he eventually discovered more joy in repairing and maintaining instruments than he did teaching them. Nicholas has so far accumulated over 3 years of experience as a repair technician since earning his degree in band instrument repair from Red Wing. Since then, he has grown especially fond of woodwind repairs, despite being a trombone player himself. His favorite music artist is jazz pianist Hiromi Uehara. In his free time, he enjoys playing with a local trombone choir, playing video games, and going on nature walks.
Areas of Expertise: Flutes & Piccolos, oboes, Clarinets, Saxophones
Scott Boyd
Scott's musical journey began early, as he found himself playing guitar in a band by the age of 13. Scott joined the Ward-Brodt team in 1982, and now has over 30 years of repair experience specializing in fretted and violin family instruments. Scott's passion lies in helping others achieve their instrument goals. He enjoys engaging with people, discussing their aspirations, and devising solutions to maximize instrument performance. Scott's extensive expertise and dedication to his craft make him an invaluable asset to musicians seeking top-notch instrument care and advice.
Areas of Expertise: All Guitars & Ukuleles, All Violin Family Instruments, Banjos, Mandolins, Other String Folk Instrument
Danielle Jordan
Danielle joined the Ward-Brodt team in 2023, holding four years of experience as a technician. Danielle studied audio design and acoustics at Columbia College in Chicago. A two-time international karate champion, she brings dedication and discipline to her work. Danielle's primary instrument is the electric guitar, with the acoustic guitar as her secondary. In her free time, she enjoys performing, staying active, playing video games, and supporting BIPOC and queer communities.
Areas of Expertise: All Guitars & Ukuleles, All Violin Family Instruments
Janice Stone
After a 34-year tenure as a band director in the Monona Grove School District, Janice shifted her focus to instrument repair. While she had some repair experience during college with emergency marching band repairs, her career primarily revolved around music education. Janice is a graduate from UW-Madison. Janice's ingenuity was put to the test when she successfully removed rocks, a pen, and a grease pencil lodged in a trumpet's leadpipe during her college years. Additionally, she made history as the first woman to play tuba in the UW marching band and holds a second-degree black belt. In her free time, Janice enjoys long walks with her dog, yoga, fishing and going up north.
Areas of Expertise:All Brass Instruments
Chris Hudson
Chris began his journey years ago, refining his skills at an instrument repair school in Red Wing before transitioning to serve in the army for 26 years. Chris returned to the instrument repair field in 2022 when he joined the Ward-Brodt team. One of his most remarkable repair jobs involved restoring a completely flattened trumpet bell to its original shape. Beyond his technical skills, Chris has completed 15 marathons in his lifetime. His favorite music artist is Quincy Jones and enjoys listening to seventies music. His primary instrument is the trombone, with euphonium as his secondary. In his free time, he enjoys freelancing gigs and tending to his garden.
Areas of Expertise: All Brass Instruments
Thomas Schmidt
Thomas joined the Ward-Brodt team in 2023 after attending instrument repair school in Red Wing, MN. Prior to instrument repair school, Thomas attended North Park University in Chicago where he studied music. Inspired by the legendary Dexter Gordon, he finds his musical groove in bebop, both playing and listening, with a particular affinity for gospel tunes. Thomas’s primary instrument is the tenor saxophone. Outside of work, Thomas enjoys reading, practicing, stargazing, and rollerblading.
Areas of Expertise: Saxophones, Flute, Clarinets