Services & Pricing

The Brass Hammer offers a variety of services from cleanings, to dent, mouthpiece, and valve repair. See below for services offered and pricing.

Cleaning & Repairs

A full appraisal and assessment is included with all services. Please note full payment is due at completion of service.

  • All cleanings include full disassembly and assessment, relubrication of all parts, valve alignment, felt, cork, and waterkey cork replacements, cleaning and dent removal of mouthpiece.

    Trumpet/Cornet: $120 lacquer, $150 Silver

    Trombone: Student Slide: $120

    Trombone: Professional Slide: $150 - $200

    Trombone: Bell with F attachment: $125

    Bass Trombone: Bell With 2 Valves: $155

    French Horn: Single $150 lacquer, Unlacquered: $200

    French Horn: Double $225 lacquer, Unlacquered: $275

    French Horn: Triple $300 lacquer, Unlacquered: $380

    Baritone: 3 Piston $165 lacquer, $200 silver

    Euphonium: 4 Piston $175 lacquer, $225 silver

    Euphonium: Compensating $195 lacquer, $250 silver

    Tuba: 3 Piston $235 lacquer, $295 silver

    Tuba: 4 Piston $245 lacquer, $305 silver

    Tuba: 4 Rotor $265 lacquer, $325 silver

    Tuba: 4 Piston 1 Rotor $285 lacquer, $350 silver

    Tuba: 5 Rotor $285 lacquer, $350 silver

    Tuba: 6 Rotor $300 lacquer, $375 silver

    Sousaphone: $235 lacquer, $325 silver

  • All repairs listed below are invoiced at $100 an hour.

    Dent Repair
    Soldering
    Restringing of valves
    Custom work

  • Repairs listed below require a cleaning and any additional work will be charged at $100 an hour.

    Alignment of valves
    Part replacement
    Instrument modifications
    Endplay adjustment for rotary valves.

Discounts and Payment Flexibility

  • Student Discount

    Students under 18 and college students receive a 15% on all services. Please bring a valid student ID or other proof of enrollment at the time of your appointment.

  • Military DIscount

    All active and veteran military receive a 15% discount on all services.

  • Payment Flexibility

    In select circumstances, I am happy to talk about payment options. We have all had an unexpected repair come up at the worst time. Contact me to see what’s possible.