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.
Unlike a one-off repair, a full service covers the whole instrument from top to bottom. A typical service includes:
The result is an instrument that feels, responds and sounds the way it should, not just one with individual faults patched up.
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.
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.
with details of your instrument and when it was last serviced.
either at the Bournemouth workshop or via courier collection.
confirmed before work starts.
by hand, instrument stripped down, cleaned and reassembled.
ready to perform at its best.
Servicing is available for:
All makes and models are welcome, including Yamaha, Selmer, Yanagisawa, Buffet Crampon, Jupiter, Trevor James, P. Mauriat and vintage instruments.
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.
Ready for your instrument to feel brand new again? Book a free assessment and fixed quote today.
