Clarinet Repair

Pricing varies based on the level of the instrument, needs of the player, choice of pads, and severity of the damage. There is no charge for estimates or consultations.

All regular services and overhauls include a 6-month warranty on parts and labour and a complimentary 30% discount on your next regular service within 18 months (terms and Conditions apply).

Services offered include:

Has your Clarinet had a recent accident? Southern Woodwind Workshop can repair any of the following (and more!)

× Has your Clarinet had a recent accident? Southern Woodwind Workshop can repair any of the following (and more!)
  • Replacement and installation of individual pads, springs, corks, felts, etc.
  • Repair bent keywork.
  • Tarish removal and polishing.
  • Spring replacement and customization of spring tensions/key action.
  • Key repair and re-fitting of loose keys.
  • Solder broken keys or other broken components.
  • Close individual leaks.
  • Cracked body repair.
  • Repair broken or sticking keys.
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Annual maintenance on the clarinet to keep it in top playing condition. All Regular services include a complimentary 30% discount on the next service within 18 months. Regular Servicing includes (but is not limited to) the following:

  • Complete disassembly and cleaning. Wooden clarinets washed in wood-safe soap and oiled if necessary. Remove all old oil and grease and re-lubricate keys. Keys hand-cleaned without removing pads.
  • All leaking pads sealed or replaced (up to 3 pads replaced included).
  • Small leaks in body or toneholes filled and re-finished.
  • All slow-moving or bent keys repaired. Realign keywor (if required).
  • Replace key felts & corks as required.
  • Adjust key timing and remove lost motion/double play.

Plastic clarinet Service: $160.00

Wooden clarinet Service: $220.00+

Replace tenon cork (each): +$30

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A complete re-build and restoration of the clarinet, bringing it back to like-new mechanical and playing condition. Typically needed every 5 - 12 years, depending on upkeep and use. An overhaul includes (but is not limited to) the following:

  • Complete disassembly of the clarinet, including all keywork. Wooden clarinets washed in wood-safe soap and thoroughly oiled. Keys chemically cleaned and polished.
  • All mechanical and cosmetic damage repaired.
  • All pads, felts and corks replaced and installed.
  • All keys re-fit and toneholes leveled and re-finished.
  • Any requested customizations carried out e.g. key heights, spring tensions etc.


All Overhauls include a complimentary 30% discount on the next service within 18 months.

Plastic clarinet overhaul: $450.00

Wooden clarinet Service: $600.00+