Woodwind instruments: a practical guide for technicians and repairers

Contents

Initial dismantle and reassemble of an instrument -- Order of assembly -- Initial diagnosis - observations and tests -- Emergency fixes -- Care of instruments -- The main sections of each instrument -- Bodywork components -- Keywork -- The workshop -- Checking and repairing bodywork -- Checking and repairing keywork -- Checking and replacing pads -- Overhauls -- Regulation -- Re-assembly -- Specialist repair tools and materials -- Specialist repairs -- Materials used for the body and keywork of woodwind instruments -- Cleaning and polishing tools and materials -- Making tools.