Clarinet Repairs & Cleanings
Repairs by a clarinetist, not just a technician
When your clarinet isn’t playing right, it holds you back. At Clarinets by Copeland, every repair is done by someone who performs, understands the instrument deeply, and knows exactly how it should feel and sound. With over a decade of professional experience, Jonathan Copeland brings clarity, response, and precision back to your playing.
We guarantee all of our work. On overhauls, we provide up to two hours of adjustments free of charge (1 hour for cleanings). After this it is up to the customer to pay for additional time for adjustments.
Full Mechanical Overhaul
7 to 12 hours (Plus supplies)
Service Details
This will truly make your instrument better than new! Every key on your clarinet is mechanically fit, the keys are buffed to new, all key corks and tenon corks are replaced, and all pads are replaced! You also have pad choices for the upper joint (Cork, skin, masters)
Price range: $500 to $1000
**Plating and add on repairs are extra. We will work within budgets as well.
Annual Full Cleaning
2 to 4 hours (Plus supplies)
Service Details
A full comprehensive servicing of your clarinet. The instrument is fully disassembled, rods and hinge tubes are cleaned, bore and tone holes are cleaned, tenon corks and adjustment corks are checked (replaced as needed), all pads are individually checked and leveled (replaced as needed), spring tensions are checked/adjusted, any rust build up is removed from the entire instrument, body/bore is polished, keys are cleaned (hand polishing can be added), instrument is assembled, regulated, and play tested by a professional clarinetist and clarinet repair specialist.
Price range: $200 to $300
*above this we recommend an overhaul
Minor Adjustment
Up to 1 Hour
Service Details
Sometimes you do not need a full cleaning, but your instrument is still not operating correctly. Whether your tenon corks are too tight, maybe your tenons are sticking because you have a new instrument that has never been adjusted, possibly just a pad fell out. At Clarinets by Copeland, we are here for you! A quick adjustment that only takes a few minutes will often not cost you a thing!
Price range: $45 to $100
Additional Services
Low F Correction
We offer a Low F correction key add on for Buffet R13 Bb and A clarinets. The low F correction key requires adding a new vent tone hole, key, post with spring, and a few other alterations. Adding this vent will improve intonation on the low F. It only works for low F not clarion C.
Price: $700
Crack Repairs
Pins: $45 Each
Tone Hole Inserts: $135 each
Carbon Fiber Band: $75 to $135
Raised G# Tone Hole
This service involves installing a new custom tone hole insert into the G# tone hole and changing the angle of the key. Improves pitch and stuffiness.
Price: $200
Key Customization
We offer a range of key modification services. Past projects include splitting F# key and adding an adjustment screw in order to make a plateau key for the first finger and thumb key. We will consider special requests.
Price: Email info@betterclarinets.com for a custom quote.
Barrel Modification
Most barrels we can shorten to a custom length upon request.
Price: $50 to $100
Left Hand 3rd Trill Modification (for throat Bb with left hand)
We can install a custom key that will position a “second register vent” key below your thumb key, which will allow you to utilize the 3rd trill key to play throat Bb with your left hand. Only requires one new post and no other modifications. This can be removed in the future by swapping the posts out.
Price: $350 (includes parts and labor)
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