”Daniel the owner is very friendly and professional. The service I received and pricing have been excellent. I highly recommend giving them your business. You won't be disappointed! I'm a first time customer."
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INSTRUMENT REPAIRS & SERVICES
Williams Music Company offers professional instrument repair services with fast turnaround and competitive pricing. Whether you've got a dented and dirty horn, worn-out pads, or need a restring — we've got you covered. Don’t see what you need? Contact us and we can help!
- Free Estimates — Always
- Walk-ins Welcome
- In-Store Repairs
- Competitive Pricing
How Our Repair Process Works
We make instrument repairs simple, transparent, and stress-free for families and musicians.
1
Drop Off
Bring your instrument to our store—no appointment needed! Walk-ins are always welcome.
2
Estimate & Approval
We evaluate the instrument and provide a clear repair estimate before any work begins.
3
Repairs Completed
Our technicians complete the approved repairs with care and attention to playability.
4
Ready for Pickup
You’ll receive a text and email notification when your instrument is ready to pick up.
REPAIR PRICING
Select An Instrument Family To View Prices & Services
*Prices are subject to change and are intended as a general starting point for common repairs on modern instruments. Final pricing may vary based on the instrument’s condition and the scope of work required. A $5 shop materials fee is added to every repair, and a $25 minimum shop fee applies.
BRASS Tap to view repair pricing
| P/C | Chem Clean | Both | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trumpet / Cornet | $75 | $100 | $125 |
| Flugelhorn | $75 | $100 | $125 |
| Trombone (straight) | $75 | $100 | $125 |
| Trombone (1 rotor) | $100 | $125 | $175 |
| Trombone (2 rotors) | $100 | $150 | $200 |
| French Horn (single) | $80 | $150 | $220 |
| French Horn (double) | $95 | $175 | $275 |
| Baritone / Euphonium | $100 | $125 | $200 |
| Mellophone / Marching Baritone | $100 | $125 | $200 |
| Tuba (piston) | $135 | $250 | $275 |
| Tuba (rotor) | $135 | $300 | $325 |
| Sousaphone | $135 | $350 | $375 |
Trumpet / Cornet
P/C$75
Chem Clean$100
Both$125
Flugelhorn
P/C$75
Chem Clean$100
Both$125
Trombone (straight)
P/C$75
Chem Clean$100
Both$125
Trombone (1 rotor)
P/C$100
Chem Clean$125
Both$175
Trombone (2 rotors)
P/C$100
Chem Clean$150
Both$200
French Horn (single)
P/C$80
Chem Clean$150
Both$220
French Horn (double)
P/C$95
Chem Clean$175
Both$275
Baritone / Euphonium
P/C$100
Chem Clean$125
Both$200
Mellophone / Marching Baritone
P/C$100
Chem Clean$125
Both$200
Tuba (piston)
P/C$135
Chem Clean$250
Both$275
Tuba (rotor)
P/C$135
Chem Clean$300
Both$325
Sousaphone
P/C$135
Chem Clean$350
Both$375
Individual Items Charged Separately:
Stuck Mouthpiece
Free (if no damage)
Frozen slides (unsoldering)
$40 each
Solder joints
$25 first + $15 each additional
Restring rotors
$30
Dent Work
$80/hour
Silver Polish
$40-80
Re-plating or re-lacquer
Estimate only
WOODWINDS Tap to view repair pricing
| P/C | Chem Clean | COA | Re-pad | Overhaul | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piccolo | $65 | $45 | $120 | $250 | $325 |
| Flute (closed-hole) | $65 | $45 | $150 | $275 | $325 |
| Flute (open-hole) | $80 | $55 | $175 | $325 | $375 |
| Clarinet (plastic) | $65 | $50 | $125 | $250 | $325 |
| Clarinet (wood) | $80 | $75 | $150 | $300 | $375 |
| Alto/Bass Clarinet (student/basic) | $110 | $75 | $200 | $600 | $600 |
| Alto/Bass Clarinet (pro/wood) | $150 | $100 | $225 | $750 | $700 |
| Soprano/Alto Sax | $100 | $75 | $250 | $600 | $950 |
| Tenor Sax | $125 | $100 | $275 | $700 | $1150 |
| Bari Sax | $175 | $125 | $325 | $800 | $1400 |
| Oboe (student) | $75 | $75 | $250 | $750 | $1000 |
| Oboe (professional) | $110 | $100 | $275 | $1200 | $1500 |
| Bassoon (student) | $110 | $75 | $275 | $750 | $1000 |
| Bassoon (professional) | $175 | $125 | $325 | $1200 | $1500 |
Piccolo
P/C$65
Chem Clean$45
COA$120
Re-pad$250
Overhaul$325
Flute (closed-hole)
P/C$65
Chem Clean$45
COA$150
Re-pad$275
Overhaul$325
Flute (open-hole)
P/C$80
Chem Clean$55
COA$175
Re-pad$325
Overhaul$375
Clarinet (plastic)
P/C$65
Chem Clean$50
COA$125
Re-pad$250
Overhaul$325
Clarinet (wood)
P/C$80
Chem Clean$75
COA$150
Re-pad$300
Overhaul$375
Alto/Bass Clarinet (student/basic)
P/C$110
Chem Clean$75
COA$200
Re-pad$600
Overhaul$600
Alto/Bass Clarinet (pro/wood)
P/C$150
Chem Clean$100
COA$225
Re-pad$750
Overhaul$700
Soprano/Alto Sax
P/C$100
Chem Clean$75
COA$250
Re-pad$600
Overhaul$950
Tenor Sax
P/C$125
Chem Clean$100
COA$275
Re-pad$700
Overhaul$1150
Bari Sax
P/C$175
Chem Clean$125
COA$325
Re-pad$800
Overhaul$1400
Oboe (student)
P/C$75
Chem Clean$75
COA$250
Re-pad$750
Overhaul$1000
Oboe (professional)
P/C$110
Chem Clean$100
COA$275
Re-pad$1200
Overhaul$1500
Bassoon (student)
P/C$110
Chem Clean$75
COA$275
Re-pad$750
Overhaul$1000
Bassoon (professional)
P/C$175
Chem Clean$125
COA$325
Re-pad$1200
Overhaul$1500
Individual Items Charged Separately:
Springs
$20 first + $10 each additional
Leveling sax toneholes
$25 first + $10 each additional
Resurfacing clarinet toneholes
$15 first + $10 each additional
Silver soldering
$30 first + $20 each additional
Pads: piccolo, clarinet, oboe
$10 each
Pads: bass clarinet, flute, sax, bassoon
$15 each
Tenon corks
$25 first + $20 each additional
Head cork: flute, piccolo
$25 first + $20 each additional
Saxophone neck cork
$25 first + $20 each additional
Solder joints
$25 first + $20 each additional
Dent work
$80/hour
ORCHESTRAL Tap to view repair pricing
| Violin | Viola | Cello | Bass | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sound post reset | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 |
| Sound post replacement | $45 | $45 | $50 | $80 |
| Bridge reset | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 |
| Bridge replacement | $60 | $70 | $100 | $170 |
| Single string replacement | $10 | $10 | $20 | $30 |
| Restring (+ string choice) | $40 | $40 | $60 | $80 |
| Single peg replacement | $45 | $45 | $50 | Est. |
| Tailgut replacement | $45 | $45 | $50 | Est. |
| Tailpiece replacement | $45 | $45 | $100 | $245 |
| Fine tuner replacement | $45 | $45 | $50 | Est. |
| End pin replacement | --- | --- | $125 | $200 |
| Nut replacement | $60 | $60 | $80 | $100 |
Sound post reset
Violin$25
Viola$25
Cello$25
Bass$25
Sound post replacement
Violin$45
Viola$45
Cello$50
Bass$80
Bridge reset
Violin$25
Viola$25
Cello$25
Bass$25
Bridge replacement
Violin$60
Viola$70
Cello$100
Bass$170
Single string replacement
Violin$10
Viola$10
Cello$20
Bass$30
Restring (+ string choice)
Violin$40
Viola$40
Cello$60
Bass$80
Single peg replacement
Violin$45
Viola$45
Cello$50
BassEst.
Tailgut replacement
Violin$45
Viola$45
Cello$50
BassEst.
Tailpiece replacement
Violin$45
Viola$45
Cello$100
Bass$245
Fine tuner replacement
Violin$45
Viola$45
Cello$50
BassEst.
End pin replacement
Violin---
Viola---
Cello$125
Bass$200
Nut replacement
Violin$60
Viola$60
Cello$80
Bass$100
GUITAR Tap for more information
GUITAR REPAIRS
We're excited to have partnered with Andy Wood of Low Harmony Guitars in Charlotte! With this collaboration, we now offer full-service guitar repairs and maintenance at extremely affordable and competitive rates. Andy has been repairing and servicing guitars for over 20 years in the Charlotte area and has acquired a wealth of knowledge and skill throughout his career. Bring your guitars in today to get estimates on repairs!
Low Harmony Guitars Understanding Our Repair Services
Different instruments require different repair approaches. Here’s what each service includes, explained simply, yet customizable based on the needs of your instrument.
Brass
Chemical Clean
Full disassembly followed with our 9-Step chemical cleaning process to remove corrosion, buildup, and debris, followed by reassembly, lubrication, alignment, and play testing. This includes new felts and corks throughout.
Woodwind
Chemical Clean
Full disassembly with careful cleaning of the body and keywork to remove buildup and residue, replacing worn corks and felts as needed, then reassembly with fresh grease and oil, and play testing.
P/C
Play Condition
Corrects common issues affecting playability, such as stuck parts, minor adjustments, slow or sticky mechanisms, worn corks or felts, and small accessible dents.
COA - In-depth tune-up
Clean, Oil & Adjust
A more detailed, in-depth service including disassembly, cleaning of pads and body, replacing necessary materials, necessary dent work and key fitting, full regulation, and thorough play testing and adjustment. Comes with a 3-month warranty on parts and labor.
Major Service
Re-pad
Complete replacement of pads, corks, and felts with full cleaning and precision setup to restore sealing, response, and overall performance. Comes with a 6-month warranty on parts and labor.
Complete Restoration
Overhaul
Our most comprehensive service, including a full re-pad, new springs, extensive cleaning, mechanical restoration, and detailed regulation throughout the instrument. Comes with a 6-month warranty on parts and labor.
Final service recommendations and pricing are always confirmed before work begins. If you’re unsure which service applies, our technicians are happy to help.
Don't Just Take Our Word For It--Here's What Our Customers Have To Say
Parents and players count on Williams Music Company for friendly service, clear estimates, and dependable repair work.
“I was blown away by the personal service and no pressure to make any decision. Daniel walked us through all options that would best suit our daughter in her first year of playing clarinet. I highly recommend Williams Music. By far a top notch business that we are lucky to have in our community!!”
“Daniel was able to take my 45yo flute and bring it back to life! He is a professional and aims to give fantastic customer service.”
“Amazing!!! Trumpet Bell was bent so far to the right that I couldn't even pull the tuning slide out and he repaired it for a great price and it literally looks flawless. He did it super fast and the end result is amazing! Highly recommend!”
