Yearwood Instrument Repair

Yearwood Instrument Repair

We are the second locally owned band instrument repair shop in Horry County! Conveniently located in Longs, SC, we currently operate exclusively by appointment for all repair services. We work on a wide variety of brass and woodwind instruments, and we have plans to expand our services to string instruments. If you have any questions or need assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. We can’t wait to hear from you and look forward to helping you with your musical needs!

Our Services!

  • Woodwind repair is dedicated to the maintenance and restoration of woodwind instruments such as flutes, clarinets, saxophones, oboes, and bassoons. The most frequent issues these instruments face include leaks, which can affect sound quality, key malfunctions that hinder playability, and worn-out pads that can lead to further complications.

  • Current hourly rate is $50. All prices are estimates and subject to change depending on the assessment of your instrument.

    • Minor dent removal is included with cleanings

    • Alto, Tenor & Soprano Saxophone COA (Clean, Oil & Adjust) $200 +

    • Alto & Tenor & Soprano Saxophone GPC (Good Playing Condition) $110 +

    • Baritone Saxophone C0A (Clean, Oil & Adjust) $300 +

    • Neck Cork Removal & Replacement $30

    • Saxophone repad (includes cleaning, body/key buffing, new pads, cork/felt, dent repair, tone hole adjustment, oil and adjustments) starting $1100

    • Flute COA (Clean, Oil & Adjust) $135+

    • Flute GPC (Good Playing Condition) $85 +

    • Flute Head Cork Removal & Replacement $20 +

    • Flute repad (includes cleaning, body/key buffing, new pads, cork, dent repair, tone hole adjustment, oil, and adjustment) $350

    • Open Hole Flute COA (Clean, Oil & Adjust) $250 +

    • Open Hole Flute GPC (Good Playing Condition) $90 +

    • Open hole Flute repad (includes cleaning, body/key buffing, new pads, cork, dent repair, and tone hole adjustment, oil and adjustment) $450

    • Clarinet COA (Clean, Oil & Adjust) $135 +

    • Clarinet GPC (Good Playing Condition) $75 +

    • Clarinet tenon cork replacement $25

    • Plastic Clarinet repad (includes cleaning, key buffing, new pads, cork, oil and adjustments, oil and adjustment) $350

    • Wood Clarinet repad (includes cleaning, body oil/restoration, key buffing, new pads, cork, oil and adjustments) $450

    • Bass Clarinet repad (includes new pads, cork, oil and adjustments) $800

    • Dent Removal $50 minimum

    • Key Brazing $40

    • Solder Work $20

    • Broken Spring Replacement $10 minimum +

    • + does not include cost of new pads if needed

Woodwind Repair

Brass Repair

  • Brass instrument repair involves restoring and enhancing the performance of instruments such as trumpets, trombones, tubas, and French horns.

    Key services include dent removal, valve and slide alignments, and the cleaning and oiling of moving parts to optimize performance. For instruments with severe wear or damage, replacement of parts may be necessary; this includes valves, lead pipes, and tuning slides.

    Additionally, soldering techniques can be employed to fix broken braces or joints.

  • Current hourly rate is $50. All prices are estimates and subject to change depending on the assessment of your instrument.

    • Minor dent removal is included with cleanings

    • Trumpet Cleaning $110

    • Tenor Trombone Cleaning $110

    • Tenor Trombone w/ F Attachment Cleaning $160

    • Trombone w/ Double Rotors Cleaning $185

    • Euphonium & Baritone Cleaning $210

    • Single French Horn $160

    • Double French Horn Cleaning $185

    • Tuba Cleaning $225

    • Stuck Valve Removal $20 min

    • Stuck Slide Removal $10 min

    • Solder Work $20

    • Brazing $50

    • Bell dent $20

    • Crook dents $20

    • Stem dents $10

Advance Repairs

  • We offer a broader range of advanced repairs including bow repair on low brass instruments, dent repair on sousaphones, crack repair on woodwind instruments, as well as tenon repair among other services. Please feel free to call us to inquire about these advanced repair services!

  • Current hourly rate is $50. All prices are estimates and are subject to change depending on the assessment of your instrument

    • Low brass bow dent repair $75

    • Clarinet tenon repair $100 minimum

    • Woodwind crack repair $250

    • Plus more coming soon!

Common Questions!

  • Simply call us at: (843) 246-5235. We will be more than happy to discuss how we can arrange a convenient meeting time to examine your instrument and address any issues or concerns you may have regarding its condition and performance. We are here to help you!

  • We proudly operate from our home located in Longs, South Carolina. All instrument repair work is performed right here, ensuring that we maintain high standards of quality and care. Additionally, we are fully licensed and insured, providing peace of mind to our valued clients.

  • Yes! We understand that everyone is facing challenges with pricing these days, and we strive to be the best at being affordable. You can find our pricing information listed in the Services tab. Our goal is to provide high-quality repair services without breaking the bank!

  • We do not currently offer repair services for stringed instruments at this time. However, you are more than welcome to give us a call, and we would be happy to provide you with our best recommendations for local services that specialize in this area!

  • Depending on the issue, we can!

    We understand the urgency of having your instrument repaired promptly. While same-day service may be possible, it depends on the specific issue and demand at the time. Please call us so we can discuss your issues, and what will be needed assess the situation to determine if we can accommodate your request. Thank you for your understanding!

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