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Woodwind Servicing in Bournemouth

A service keeps your saxophone, clarinet, flute, oboe or bassoon playing at its best. Craig Ferguson Woodwinds provides a comprehensive clean, oil, check and adjustment for every instrument, restoring smooth action, accurate tuning and reliable response. Servicing starts from £200.

Woodwind Repair & Servicing
Selmer Serie III Tenor Saxophone after service

What's Included

Unlike a one-off repair, a full service covers the whole instrument from top to bottom. A typical service includes:

  • Complete strip-down and deep clean
  • Oiling and lubrication of all moving parts
  • Checking and adjusting key heights and regulation
  • Cork and felt inspection and replacement where needed
  • Spring tension checks and adjustment
  • Tone hole and pad seating check
  • Tuning and intonation check across the full range
  • Final play test to confirm everything feels right

The result is an instrument that feels, responds and sounds the way it should, not just one with individual faults patched up.

Why Regular Servicing Matters

Regular servicing prevents small issues becoming bigger, more costly problems. Most woodwind instruments benefit from a full service every 12 to 18 months, or annually for instruments played frequently, such as those used for lessons, orchestra or gigging. A well-serviced instrument responds more easily, holds its tuning better and is more comfortable to play across all registers.

Instruments Repairing
Craig Ferguson Woodwinds

Serviced by a Technician Trusted by Professionals

Craig Ferguson previously led saxophone servicing and repairs at Howarth of London, and has trained under respected technicians including Daniel Bangham, Neil Clark and Paul Charman, alongside completing the Trevor Head Woodwind course. His servicing work is trusted by professional musicians including Graeme Blevins (RAYE, Kylie Minogue), James Mollison (Ezra Collective) and Andy McKay (Roxy Music), as well as students and dedicated players across Dorset.

Our Pricing

Servicing starts from £200, depending on the instrument, its condition and the level of work required. A free assessment is carried out first, followed by a fixed quote before any work begins, so the price agreed is the price you pay.

How It Works

Get in touch

with details of your instrument and when it was last serviced.

Free assessment

either at the Bournemouth workshop or via courier collection.

Fixed quote

confirmed before work starts.

Full service carried out

by hand, instrument stripped down, cleaned and reassembled.

Play-tested and returned

ready to perform at its best.

A clarinet being prepared for service, surrounded by hand tools

What Instruments do we Cover

Servicing is available for:

  • Saxophone: alto, tenor, soprano and baritone
  • Clarinet: Bb, A and bass clarinet
  • Flute
  • Oboe
  • Bassoon

All makes and models are welcome, including Yamaha, Selmer, Yanagisawa, Buffet Crampon, Jupiter, Trevor James, P. Mauriat and vintage instruments.

What Our Customers Says About our Servicing

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    Craig serviced my 1938 Buescher and it plays brilliantly now. Thank you  I will be bringing him another horn to look at soon
      
     
      
     
     
     
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    Having dropped my Saxophone from table height onto a hard tiled floor I desperately needed to find somewhere to get it repaired.  Craig was recommended to me and was amazingly quick in responding and organising collection.  I had done considerable damage and was worried it was beyond repair but with Craig’s skill set he quickly diagnosed everything that needed doing and within a week had my saxophone back to me sounding even better than before!  His professional approach and excellent repair means I would definitely use him again and certainly recommend him to anyone I can tell him about. I have even had two other players say what a lovely tone it has 👍
      
     
      
     
     
     
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    I’ve been using Craig to service my Alto for years - highly skilled & trustworthy. As a professional saxophonist, he’s become an essential part of my network to ensure my instrument are maintained & returned quickly!

FAQ

Common Enquiries
How often should my instrument be serviced?

Most woodwind instruments should be serviced every 12 to 18 months, or annually if played regularly, to keep pads sealing correctly and mechanisms working smoothly.

Servicing starts from £200. The exact price depends on the instrument and its condition, confirmed with a fixed quote after a free assessment.

Turnaround depends on the instrument and current workshop bookings. An estimated timeframe is given once your instrument has been assessed.

A loan instrument may be available so you don’t miss a rehearsal, lesson or gig. Please mention this when you get in touch.

Yes. A UK-wide courier collection and return delivery service is available.

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