“As soon as I opened the case, I was amazed at how beautiful my clarinet looked... The response of the instrument is flawless as well as the ease in which it now plays. I could not ask for the instrument to feel any better under my fingers. Thank you!”
Rodriguez Musical Services is not open to the public, but is available for overhaul drop offs, pick ups and scheduled clarinet trials. Please email info@rodriguezmusical.com for more information and to schedule your overhaul or clarinet trial.
Easy shipping for out of town customers.
RMS does not offer general repair work, only the services listed below.
RMS Artist Overhaul
Bb or A clarinets $850-$900 / Eb clarinets $900-$950 / (Depending on the age/condition of the clarinet)
- Wood is fully cleaned and oiled.
- Keys and posts are cleaned and polished.
- Tenon corks are replaced.
- All pads are replaced to improve response and evenness throughout the entire instrument. We use a combination of leather and synthetic pads. We prefer and recommend this pad combination, but we can use traditional cork pads on the upper joint, upon request.
- All bumpers are replaced with more durable and reliable materials for optimal mechanism performance.
- The mechanisms are adjusted for crisp and even key action (spring tension is balanced and keys/rings are checked for proper height.)
- Throat G♯ and side F side keys are modified where they reach the instrument’s body to achieve proper contact with the body.
- Tones holes are resurfaced (as needed) to guarantee an optimal seal.
- Final play testing of the clarinet and final adjustments are made.
Extras: Mouthpiece/ligature cleaning with tenon replacement $60
One-year warranty on craftsmanship and materials (not including general wear and tear from use.)
Materials
We use a combination of leather, synthetic and cork pads in the RMS Artist Overhaul. The upper joint is fitted with Valentino Masters Series pads (tan color), which simulate the feel and response of traditional cork pads but are quieter and don’t harden as they age. The register key is fitted with a traditional cork pad, and the lower joint is fitted with a combination of Valentino Master Series white pads and white leather pads.
The bridge keys on the upper and lower joints are fitted with white leather pads to achieve a smoother connection.
RMS Premium Upgrade
Bb or A clarinet $675 (for NEW clarinets)
- Tenons are checked and adjusted for proper fit.
- All pads are replaced to improve response and evenness throughout the entire instrument. We use a combination of synthetic and leather pads. We prefer and recommend the pad combination we use, but we can use traditional cork pads instead of synthetic pads upon request.
- All bumpers are replaced with more durable and reliable materials for optimal mechanism performance.
- The mechanisms are adjusted for crisp and even key action (spring tension is balanced and keys/rings are checked for proper height.)
- Throat G♯ and side F side keys are modified where they reach the instrument’s body to achieve proper contact with the body.
- Tones holes are resurfaced (as needed) to guarantee an optimal seal.
- Final play testing of the clarinet and final adjustments are made.
RMS Professional Set Up
Bb or A clarinet $495 (for NEW clarinets)
- Tenons are checked and adjusted for proper fit.
- Most of the original pads are preserved, but a few are replaced to improve response and evenness between notes.
- A few original bumpers are preserved, but most are replaced with more durable and reliable materials for a more optimal mechanism performance.
- All key tension is regulated.
- Throat G♯ and Side F keys are modified where they reach the instrument’s body to achieve proper contact with the body.
- Final play testing of the clarinet and final adjustments.
RMS Tune Up/ Maintenance
LIGHT TUNE UP ($350.00)
For Bb or A clarinets that are relatively new and clean, have been professionally overhauled, and with pads and bumpers in good condition.
WOOD
- Dust/ clean surface of wood
KEYS
- Degrease tubes and hinges
MECHANISM
- Regulate spring tension
- Regulate key height and pad openings
- Eliminate all key play and noises
EXTRAS
- Tenon Corks ($35 each)
- Pads ($25.00 each)
FULL TUNE UP ($475.00)
For Bb or A clarinets that have been professionally overhauled, and with pads and bumpers in good condition.
WOOD
- Dust/ clean surface of wood
- Clean tone holes
KEYS
- Hand cleaned
- Degrease tubes and hinges
- Light hand polished (only if keys are not heavily tarnished/ dirty)
*Heavily tarnished keys can only be polished using a buffering machine, which requires pads and bumpers to be removed. Therefore, this is only offered with the full overhaul.
MECHANISM
- Regulate spring tension
- Regulate key height and pad openings
- Eliminate all key play and noises
- Replace strategic bumpers to enhance key action
EXTRAS
- Tenon Corks ($35 each)
- Pads ($25.00 each)
- Oil bore ($25)
Contact us to schedule your overhaul, upgrade or set up. RMS does not offer general clarinet repairs at this time, only services listed above.
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