•Can you give me a repair estimate?
Yes we can, but we need to see the instrument in person. All estimates are free and can be done while you wait. What sounds like a complex problem on the phone might be fixed easily.

•How often should I bring my instrument in for inspection/repair?
You should bring your instrument in to have a repair technician look at it once a year. But just because you bring
an instrument in doesn't mean that it’s going to cost a fortune to fix. Preventative maintenance is much cheaper and faster than repairing a major problem. If students are trying to play an instrument that is not properly tuned, they often lose interest because it is harder to play and they find they are not progressing as quickly as they should.

Simply put: A well maintained instrument = an enthusiastic musician!

•How much is my instrument worth?
As in the case with repair estimates, we have to see the instrument. One of the major factors in determining how much an instrument is worth is the condition the instrument is in. We can give you verbal or written estimates, but we have to see the instrument in person!

•How long will the repair take on my instrument?
The best time to ask this question is always when you bring it in and have the instrument checked by our staff.  
Until we know exactly what needs to be done, an accurate estimate is almost impossible.  But we do keep a large inventory of replacement parts on hand to minimize the time for most ordinary repairs.