HORN REPAIRS
After five years working exclusively at our factory in Staplehurst, Paxman are happy to announce that David 'Satch' Botwe is now combining his bell making duties with heading the repairs team.
Satch has been with Paxman for 35 years as instrument repairer, horn builder and bell maker and has an unrivalled mix of expertise and experience. Having been a familiar face throughout the Covent Garden days and in Union Street, where he ran the repair shop for the first ten years, he moved to our Kent site in 2004. Satch has now returned to London and can offer the most comprehensive service for horn players in the UK, from restringing a valve to a valve service or even a complete rebuild of a damaged instrument.
This attention and service is not just for owners of Paxmans. As exclusive importers of Alexander horns and parts, and stockists of many other brands, we have a large stock of parts and can therefore offer a quick turnaround as well as the superb craftsmanship you would expect.
| Repair Costings | £ |
|---|---|
| Strip, polish and re-lacquer a double horn (does not include dent removal or any other repair work required) | 724.34 |
| Conversion from fixed bell to screw bell (does not include case) | 528.00 |
| Fit waterkey | 52.13 |
| Re-string valves | 19.02 |
| Fit new neoprene to valves | 56.71 |
| Fit new neoprene to valves - Holton | 58.60 |
| Fit adjustable hand rest | 69.86 |
| Fit adjustable finger hook | 53.32 |
| Valve service | 216.00 |
| Pump through | 54.00 |
The horn repair facility is open from 9.30am until 3.00pm Tuesday to Friday and there will always be a member of staff who can discuss a repair and give an estimate of the costs involved. Every repair is obviously unique but the chart above provide a rough guide.
The prices shown include VAT.
Satch will be away from the repair shop from January 13th - February 5th. We will still be carrying out non urgent repairs that are booked in, but a walk in repair facility will not be available for this period.
If you would like to discuss a repair, or would like more information,
please phone: (0)20 7620 1990 or email workshop@paxman.co.uk
