Repairs

The table below lists a small number of the jobs currently available. I am set up to do all jobs on horns - from simple dent removal to manufacturing of custom parts. Pope Instrument Repair is a one person shop - I am the only person that does the work on your horn.

Ultrasonic Cleaning

Complete dis-assembly, replace waterkey corks, pull frozen slides, ultrasonically clean. Grease, oil, and thoroughly check and play test $145.00 (for 4 valve double french horn)  An Ultrasonic cleaning is the safest and most effective method to have your horn clean.  NO acids are used - thus your horn is not left in a rot-prone state.  Horn Cleaned by Soundwaves Video - click here!

Complete Valve Rebuild

Copper plate all rotors, fit to casing thoroughly, final plating is a semi-brite nickel finish. Tighten all bearings, machine as necessary. Tighten all slides, replace springs and bumpers. Ultrasonically clean $750.00 For set of 4 valves

Valve Service

Machine/fit all bearings and bearing plates. Replace springs and waterkey corks, tighten slides & ultrasonically clean. Lubricate and playtest $325.00

Detachable Bell Conversion

Don't trust your horn to someone who does one or two bell cuts a year... I do over 400!  Having your bell cut means your horn won't be 'modified' by the baggage carriers.  

Convert to detachable bell - (Lawson/Alexander, Yamaha, Schmid rings) $450.00

Rotor Replacement

Manufacture new rotors - fit to casing. Adjust bearings. Ultrasonically clean $750.00/4 valves (currently only available for Elkhart 8D's)

Custom Leadpipe

pipemake, bend and install custom leadpipe. (Pope-Phelan Pipe) $650.00

Amado Waterkey

Install Amado Waterkey (in the correct place - I've seen many incorrectly installed!) - price includes waterkey $35.00

Many other repairs - too many to list.