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Repair

This page has updates in progress. For additional woodwind repair information, please call us at (360) 733-5840.

This page has updates in progress. For additional brass repair information, please call us at (360) 733-5840.

This page has updates in progress. For additional orchestral strings repair information, please call us at (360) 733-5840.

This page has updates in progress. For additional fretted instrument repair information, please call us at (360) 733-5840.

A white man of middle age stands at a shop counter and taps a drum stick on the top head of a champagne colored snare drum that he holds on its side.
Dave Payne tests the tension on a vintage Gretsch Max Roach snare.

Percussion Repair

Disclaimer: All of our prices listed on this website are estimates ONLY. Since there is no way for us to estimate an instrument over the phone, we do not quote repair jobs without being able to see them. This allows us to give accurate estimates and saves you some potential frustration. All instruments and situations are unique, so each one must be handled and priced accordingly.

The below prices are based on instruments with normal wear and tear. Additional costs for repairs may be needed in order to complete the repair. An estimate will be provided to you before work is done. For any repairs not listed, please inquire by phone at 360-733-5840.

Re-Head, Tune, and Clean (RHTC):

Remove old heads and snares, clean and polish metal hardware (hoop, tension rods, washers, lugs if applicable), clean and treat shell and bearing edge, install new heads, tune both heads up to desired pitch, re-install snares (if applicable, and unless snares being replaced) Does not include new heads.

  • RHTC Snare: $80 + Cost of Heads
  • RHTC Tom: $65 + Cost of Heads
  • RHTC Concert and Drum Set Bass Drums: $120 + Cost of Heads

Re-Head:

Remove requested head, clean and polish hoop and bearing edge, install new head, tune new head to desired pitch.

  • Re-Head Batter or Resonant Head: $40 + Cost of Head
  • Re-Head Snare Side Head: $50 + Cost of Head
  • Re-Head Single Side Bass Drum: $70 + Cost of Head
  • We do not re-head rope tensioned drums such as Djembes. Please contact Jay Steven Tate @ 360-820-1662

Tuning:

Remove snare wires if applicable, tune batter and resonant/snare head to desired pitch, re-install and adjust snares if applicable.

  • Tune Snare/Tom: $20
  • Tune Bass Drum: $40

Other Services

  • Snare Wire Replacement: $25 + Cost of Snare Wires
  • Metal Shell Dent Removal: by estimate only
  • Wood Shell Sanding and Oiling: by estimate only
  • Rim/Hoop Straightening and Replacement: by estimate only
  • Timpani Repairs: Re-Head, Tuning, Pedal Adjustment: by estimate only
  • Marching Percussion Harness/Frame Re-Padding and Adjustment: by estimate only

Other percussion related repairs can be estimated by our technicians in our shop. For any repairs not listed above or questions regarding percussion repairs, please inquire by phone at 360-733-5840.

We also carry a good selection of drum parts, heads, stick and mallets, auxiliary percussion, and accessories.


Accordion Repair

Wind Works is now able to offer accordion repair, performed by the exceptionally talented Robin Elwood!

All accordion repairs are by estimate only.


Other Instruments

For other instrument repair needs, we recommend many other local repair shops for instruments that we are not equipped to service.

  • Amps: Carson Vizina (tube amp repair and design)
    • Please note, Mike Schway at MS Audio is now retired.
  • Piano: Kelly’s Piano Service, Ed Mashburn, David Steege, Dorothy Hopkins – 360-595-4318, Marvin Johnson – 360-303-7101, The Piano Doctor – 360-224-9168, Michelle Stranges
  • Drum Repair, including Djembe Rehead: Jay Steven Tate - 360-820-1662
  • Silversmithing, plating and engraving for mouthpieces, instruments, etc. : Dave Friedman
  • Music Electronics: Kurt Bujack, 206-432-5936, Analog and digital, amps, keyboards, mixers, etc.
    Garytronix (Stanwood) – 360-629-3004
  • If you have a vintage or unique wind or string instrument, please call us at 360-733-5840. We’ve seen a lot of weird stuff over the years, and we keep an open mind.
winds, strings, percussion repair, rentals, retail

Bellingham Wind Works

2405 Meridian Street

Bellingham, WA 98225

Mon-Sat 10-6

360.733.5840

[email protected]

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