What we can do:
Apply a variety of facings with varying lengths, curve rates, and tip openings
Baffle work, additions and subtractions of wedges, inserts, etc.
Flat or concave tables, although we both tend to be flat table disciples
Replacement or repair of bite plates
Banding of cracked shanks
Chamber modifications and enlargements
What we can’t do:
Perform magic tricks on your mouthpiece
Guarantee to make one mouthpiece play exactly like another
*A standard full refacing includes: flattening the table, proper application of a good facing curve, tip opening changes (open or reduce) as you desire, perfecting of the tip rail, evening and straightening of side rails, baffle work, window work (widening, symmetrifying) as needed, and very fine finish work. Mouthpiece will be returned to you cleaned up inside and out.
All prices in $USD
Standard refacing* -Hard rubber/ plastic/wood- $120 -Metal- $150 -Stainless steel- $175 for changes up to +/- .005”
Chamber enlargement - Quote by job, generally $65 for rubber pieces and $75 for metal
Bite plate replacement - Quote by job, generally $65
Shank repair/ banding - Quote by job, generally $75
Baffle inserts - Quote by job, generally $65
Combination chamber work/refacing job (such as Vandoren V16 HR alto or tenor chamber enlargement/reface)- $155
Double-chamber baritone chamber enlargement- $85
Combination baritone double-chamber enlargement/refacing job (and slant style soprano chamber/refacing job)- $165
Play-testing, measuring, evaluation + return insured shipping (domestic USA) only- $30
Minimum service charge for all minor adjustments- $40
The MOUTHPIECEGUYS guarantee their work and craftsmanship. If you’re not satisfied and think something is amiss, we will recheck your mouthpiece and perform one adjustment for the cost of return shipping. You have two weeks after recieving your mouthpiece to let us know of a warrantable claim regarding our work. We will always be honest about your expectations of any certain piece.
We ask that payment be made at the time the work is done. A personal check, cashier’s check, or money order is quite acceptable, and we are equipped to accept Paypal. You can contact us by email or phone with questions about your piece, or just send it to us with payment and a note including the following helpful information:
Your name, return address, phone number/email address
What you want done to your piece, and problems you might be having with it
What brand and strength reeds you’re playing
What horn you’re playing
What kind of playing you’re doing
What kind of sound you’re aiming for
It is customary that we engrave the new tip opening on the mouthpiece, along with our initials. Please let us know if you do not want this information engraved on the mouthpiece, or what additional information you would like on the piece (i.e. facing length, date).
Please include payment for the work and for return shipping. In general, we prefer United States Postal Service Priority Mail, but will accommodate requests for other shipping methods.
*New prices in effect for work postmarked after 1/27/2023