Monell Music Company
525 8th Street South
Brookings, SD 57006
Tel. (605) 692-2868
Contact@monellmusic.com
Musical Instrument Repairs
General Information
There is no cost to evaluate your instrument for repair. There is no minimum charge required. Please feel free to contact us if you do not see the specific repair listed below. However, please take note of the following repairs we do not currently provide.
Repair Services Not Currently Offered:
Electronics – We do not currently offer repair on amps or other electronics.
Pianos – We do not tune acoustic pianos or repair either acoustic or electric pianos.
We try to complete repairs in a reasonable time based on the repair being completed. Turnaround time can be dependent on the repair backlog (i.e., time of year) and the availability of parts, materials, and supplies. Prices below are subject to change.
Prices marked with an asterisk (*) means the cost of part(s) is not included in the price.
TJ Monell has completed training through the Colorado Institute of Musical Instrument Technology and is a professional member of the National Association of Professional Band Instrument Repair Technicians (NAPBIRT). Mr. Monell does not repair instruments on a full-time basis.
Brass Instrument Repairs
General Brass Repair Services
Remove Stuck Mouthpiece … Free
Remove Stuck: Slide or Piston … $10 ea.; Rotor … $15 ea.
Soldering… Starts at $15 per Solder Point (Location & Condition Dependent)
Dent Removal… Starts at $25 (Location & Condition Dependent)
Mute Cork Replacement… $8*
Trumpet Repair Services
• Clean (Full Disassembly, Clean & Remove Buildup, Adjust/Align Pistons and Slides, and Replace Felts/Corks as needed) … $55
Trombone Repair Services
• Clean (Full Disassembly, Clean & Remove Buildup, and Replace Felts/Corks as needed) … $65
• Slide Repair (Repair sluggish or stuck slides due to dents, bends, and alignment issues; includes Cleaning) … $80
French Horn Repair Services
• Single: Clean & Restring (Full Disassembly, Clean & Remove Buildup, and Replace Bumpers/String) … $85
• Double: Clean & Restring (Full Disassembly, Clean & Remove Buildup, and Replace Bumpers/String) … $115
Baritone/Euphonium Repair Services
• Clean (Full Disassembly, Clean & Remove Buildup, and Replace Felts/Corks as needed) … $85
Tuba Repair Services
• Clean (Full Disassembly, Clean & Remove Buildup, and Replace Bumpers/Corks as needed) … $105
Fretted Instrument Repairs
Includes acoustic or electric guitars, basses, ukuleles, and more!
Restring (Standard Acoustic or Electric) … $15*
Restring (Floyd Rose, 12-String, or Classical Guitar) … $20*
Basic Setup (Clean Fingerboard, String Height, Neck Adjustment, Intonation, & Clean Electronics) … $45
Nut (New Install – Pre-Slotted) … $15*
Nut (New Install – Blank) … $50*
Saddle (New Install – Acoustic Guitar) … $15*
Fret End Dressing … $25
Strap Button Install … $8*
Potentiometer/Jack Replacement … $10 ea.*
String Instrument Repairs
We service violins, violas, cellos, and upright basses.
Restring (Full Set) … $10*
Restring (Single String) … Free with Purchase of Individual String
Soundpost (Reset) … $10
Soundpost (New Install) … $20
Bridge (Refit/Height Adjustment) … $20
Bridge (New Install – Custom Cut to the Instrument) … $40*
Tuning Peg (New Install) … $10 per peg*
Nut (New Install) … $40*
Saddle (New Install) … $40*
Bow Rehair … $48*
Open Seam Repair … Starts at $20 to $30 per seam (Location & Condition Dependent)
Violin or Viola Crack Repair/Neck Reset … Starts at $60 to $150 (Location & Condition Dependent)
Violin or Viola Fingerboard Reglue … $30
Woodwind Instrument Repairs
General Woodwind Repair Services
Minor Key Adjustments** – Contact for Estimate (replacement springs, pads, or parts cost extra)
**Examples – squeaking issues, stuck or sluggish keys, broken spring, etc.
Dent Removal… Starts at $25 (Location & Condition Dependent)
Soldering… Starts at $15 per Solder Point (Location & Condition Dependent)
Flute Repair Services
• Clean (Full Disassembly, Clean and Polish Body and Keys, Oil/Adjust/Regulate Keys, and Replace Key Corks and Felts as needed) … $60**
**Replacement of worn/torn pads cost extra.
• Adjust (Full Disassembly, Check for Leaks, Oil/Adjust/Regulate Keys, and Replace Key Corks and Felts as needed) … $40**
**Replacement of worn/torn pads cost extra.
• Head Cork Replacement … $10
• Full Repad (Includes Cleaning & Adjustment) … $178
Clarinet Repair Services
• Clean (Full Disassembly, Clean Body & Polish Keys, Oil/Adjust/Regulate Keys, and Replace Key Corks and Felts as needed) … $60**
**Replacement of worn/torn pads cost extra.
• Adjust (Full Disassembly, Check for Leaks, Oil/Adjust/Regulate Keys, and Replace Key Corks and Felts as needed) … $40**
**Replacement of worn/torn pads cost extra.
• Tenon Cork Replacement … $10 ea.
• Full Repad (includes Cleaning & Adjustment) … $178
Saxophone Repair Services
For altos and tenors. Please contact about sopranos and baritones.
• Clean (Full Disassembly, Clean Body & Polish Keys, Oil/Adjust/Regulate Keys, and Replace Key Corks and Felts as needed) … $120**
**Replacement of worn/torn pads cost extra.
• Adjust (Full Disassembly, Check for Leaks, Oil/Adjust/Regulate Keys, and Replace Key Corks and Felts as needed) … $70**
**Replacement of worn/torn pads cost extra.
• Neck Cork Replacement … $15
• Full Repad (includes Cleaning & Adjustment) … $310
