Flautissimo workshop
Certified by Brannen, Muramatsu, and Straubinger.
Under the supervision of Quentin Schouten, our workshop focuses on flute maintenance and repair.
Established in 2002 by Otto Hnatek, our workshop is dedicated to providing a comprehensive range of services. We aim to empower both professional and amateur flutists, allowing them to fully unlock the potential of their instruments.
WORKSHOP RATES
Student flutes
Standard service
CHF 200.-
Disassembly, cleaning, adjustment, lubrication.
+ CHF 50.- per pad
Complete overhaul
CHF 890.-
Complete overhaul:
Disassembly, thorough cleaning, full repadding, replacement of soft materials (felts and corks), adjustment, and lubrication.
Quick repair and other services
CHF 100.- per hour
Semi-Pro and Professional Flutes
Standard service
CHF 280.-
Disassembly, cleaning, adjustment, lubrication.
Supplement for pad replacement:
+ CHF 50.-/ standard pad
+ CHF 63.-/ Straubinger pad
+ CHF 78.-/ Muramatsu pad
Supplement for changing the headjoint cork: + CHF 30.-.
Complete overhaul
Standard pads
CHF 1'310.-
Complete overhaul:
Dismantling, complete cleaning, complete repadding (pads standard), replacement of soft materials (felts and corks), adjustment, lubrication.
Complete overhaul
Straubinger pads
CHF 1'530.-
Complete overhaul:
Disassembly, complete cleaning, complete repadding (Straubinger pads), soft materials replacement (felts and corks), adjustment, lubrication.
Complete overhaul
Muramatsu pads
CHF 1'820.-
Complete overhaul:
Disassembly, complete cleaning, complete repadding (Muramatsu pads), soft materials replacement (felts and corks), adjustment, lubrication.
Supplement for Lotus installation: + CHF 300.-
Quick repair and other services
CHF 100.- per hour
PICCOLO
Standard service
CHF 220.-
Disassembly, cleaning, adjustment, lubrication.
Supplement for pad replacement:
+ CHF 50.-/ standard pad
+ CHF 63.-/ Straubinger pad
+ CHF 75.-/ cork pad
Supplement for changing the head cork: + CHF 30.-
OTHER SERVICES
ALL OUR SERVICES
CHF 100.- per hour
Disassembly, cleaning, adjustment, repadding, dent removal, tenon adjustment, spring tightening, toneholes sealing, soldering/brazing, mechanism modification, polishing, gilding, re-silvering, personalization...
Restoration of Ancient Instruments
Do you own a Louis Lot flute or any other antique flute? We provide a comprehensive restoration service, along with a complimentary estimate.