We service and repair all makes and models of wind instruments in the Cairns and Far North Queensland region.
We are able to offer a one week turn-around of instrument servicing / repairs in most cases, except for some flute repairs, large jobs and during school holidays.
No services are available during Christmas school holidays due to school contracts.
Affordable wind instrument repairs and services in Cairns and surrounds.
Trained technician with 30 plus years experience.
Option to pay by 4 x fortnightly instalments
* Conditions apply
Professional Instruments via quote only.
Unless otherwise specified, all instruments received by us will be serviced.
Please be aware that older instruments, cheap brands, and instruments previously repaired by another repairer requiring re -work, usually require more time and attention.
A surcharge may apply for extra work required at our reasonable hourly rate.
If a job will exceed $300 we will contact you before commencement of work
Minimum charge $49.50 for repairs only
Full Service of most clarinets, trumpets and trombones $121
Full service of most flutes $132. Open hole surcharge $20
Full Service of most Saxophones $165
Full service of Most French Horns, Bass Clarinets, Large Brass, Double Reeds from $176
Full Service of Bassoons from $198
Small to medium horns, and brass with triggers, from $137.50
Parts and Repairs are extra
Corrosion Treatment where required from $30
Add $20 to full service of wooden instruments and open hole flutes
Re-pad and Re-cork of most flutes and clarinets start at $385. Quote will be given upon inspection.
Re-pad and Re-cork of Most Bass Clarinets and Saxophones start at $770. Quote will be given upon inspection.
All Repairs and Other Parts are Extra
Note, we use MODERN products and techniques, which are comprehensively better than traditional/obsolete ones. If this were not the case, we'd all still be driving horse and carts, and wearing wind-up watches 😅.
Bumper and Adjustment Corks $5
Most Tenon Corks $25
Sax Neck and Large Tenon Corks $30
Flute, Clarinet, Piccolo, Small Leather Pads $10
Medium Leather Pads $15
Large Leather Pads $20
Most Springs $20
Buttons and Pearls $10
Solders from $25
Loose Metal tenons from $25
Dents from $25
Brass Instrument Felts $5
Stuck Slides from $20
Many more Parts and Possibilities, please ask
We will contact you if your repair is going to be more than $300
Minimum repair charge is $49.50
A number of years ago I sent my flute to Brisbane to a reputable flute store that claimed they provided premium flute maintenance and repairs. In all honesty, it felt like they had done nothing at all. My flute didn’t sound much better, and it wasn’t even polished.
After I received my flute from ‘HornHire, not only was the level of professionalism high, the response time was expedient, accommodating, and the level of care and attention to detail was astounding.
My flute looked as though it was almost brand-new it was so shiny.
It really felt like the mechanisms and functionality of my Instrument were restored back to its factory settings. And on top of all of this, the price was very reasonable. I would definitely recommend anybody send their Instrument to these people. I cannot give ‘HornHire’ enough praise.
One off $5 Admin fee applies
Offer available for individuals only
NOT available during school holidays
Local Areas Serviced
Cairns, Port Douglas, Mareeba, Atherton, Malanda, Herberton, Ravenshoe, Innisfail, Tully, Mission Beach,
Cooktown, Normanton, Karumba, Weipa and the Cape,
Townsville, Ingham, Mt Isa, Charters Towers, Cloncurry, Mt Surprise
Posted / Couriered Instruments Accepted!
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