Woodstock Chimes - Consumer Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Many of our Chimes and Woodstock Music Collection products are available for purchase from our network of authorized dealers directly from this web site. Available items are indicated by a "Buy Now" button that appears on the product page; the system will assign your order to a dealer near you.

To find stores in your area that sell our products, click here to reach our Dealer Locator. Enter your zip code and the number of miles you’re willing to travel, and we’ll provide you with the names, addresses and phone numbers of various stores in your area. If you prefer to shop online, our Dealer Locator will also provide links to several Internet companies that sell a large selection of our products.

Please note, due to the large selection of products, not all dealers stock all products. It's a good idea to call the dealer to determine if the product you are interested in is in stock.

I’m looking for a particular product. Can you help?

If you haven’t already used our Dealer Locator, click here to find the names, addresses and phone numbers of stores in your area. It’s always a good idea to call ahead to see if the dealer carries the product you are looking for. If they don’t carry the product, they may be willing to place a special order for you if you ask. They want to know what customers are looking for so they’ll appreciate hearing from you.

How do I find an online retailer that sells the particular Woodstock product I’m looking for?

To find an online retailer that sells the Woodstock product you’re looking for, try the links provided in our Dealer Locator. You can also try one of the Internet search engines, like the one at www.google.com. (If you enter the words “Woodstock Chimes” in the search field, the search engine will bring up links to websites that refer to Woodstock Chimes.)

I received a Woodstock product as a gift, but wish to exchange it. Can you help me?

Please contact the place of purchase regarding their exchange policy.

Questions about maintaining your chime

Where/how do I hang my Woodstock Chimes?

Click here to find out where and how to hang your Woodstock Chimes for optimal performance. If you purchased an Emperor Gong, click here for instructions on hanging and adjusting your new gong. (You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to see these documents.)

How do I care for my Woodstock Chimes?

Every part of a Woodstock Chime is weather protected. Over time, however, those layers of protection can begin to wear. To enjoy your Woodstock Chimes for years to come, we suggest the following simple maintenance tips.

Periodically, apply a thin layer of Danish or lemon oil with a clean cloth to the hardwood parts. Regular oiling will help protect the wood and retard the natural aging process.

The tubes of traditional Woodstock Chimes are made of anodized aluminum that will not rust when exposed to the elements. However, over time, the aluminum may show pitting as a result of environmental factors. Please note this will not affect the beautiful tones of your chimes.

Use mild soap and water (or a foaming, non-abrasive cleanser) to clean the tubes, glass or plastic parts.

The brass parts of Woodstock Temple Bells, Garden Bells and other Woodstock bell products can be polished with a brass cleaner.

Copper-plated steel elements should be wiped clean with a duster or damp cloth. Polishes should not be used on these, as it may remove the protective varnish coating.

Click here to see how to care for chimes made of natural bamboo (as compared to laminated bamboo).

Do you offer refurbishing services for Woodstock Chimes?

Refurbishing services are available for many Signature Chimes. Depending on the style of chime, we will replace the wood and string parts, re-string the chime and ship it back to you for a fee.

To initiate this service, please click here for our Refurbish Request form. Please complete and transmit this form to us so we can provide you with additional information, including a Return Authorization number, shipping instruction and the exact cost to refurbish your Woodstock Chimes.

If the chime is not listed on the Refurbish Request form, we do not provide refurbishing services for that chime at this time.

I live overseas – will Woodstock repair or refurbish my chime?

If your chime is within the warranty period, you should contact your retailer or distributor for a replacement. See a list of distributors.

International shipping charges, duties and taxes make it prohibitively expensive to ship chimes to locations outside of the United States. As such, Woodstock does not repair/refurbish chimes from outside of the United States.

Can I buy replacement string or wood parts to refurbish my Woodstock Chimes?

While we offer refurbishing services* for many Woodstock Chimes, repair kit options are also available for our more traditional chimes. Depending on the style of your Woodstock Chimes, you may purchase one of the following types of kits:

o Center string

o Center string and windcatcher

o Center string, windcatcher and clapper

Prices are based on the style of chime.
Note: These kits include the center string that hangs from the chime top, down through the clapper to the windcatcher or feather at the bottom of the chime. They do not include enough string to restring your entire chime.

To initiate this service, please click here to complete our Repair Kit Request form. After you transmit the completed form to us, we will provide you with further information, including the cost of the repair kit you have selected.

Click here to learn how to restring your chime.

*If you prefer that we refurbish your Woodstock Chimes, please click here to complete the Refurbish Request form.

How do you string a windchime?

Click here to learn how to restring your chime.

If you prefer that we refurbish your Woodstock Chimes, please click here to complete the Refurbish Request form.

Can I purchase replacement parts for other Woodstock Chime products?

In addition to the various refurbishing and repair kit options listed above, we also sell various replacement parts for our Garden Bell and Fountain products, as well as some of our other chime products. Please click here and let us know what you are looking for.

Can I purchase accessory parts for Music Collection products?

We sell various replacement parts for our drums and other Music Collection items. Please click here and let us know what you are looking for.

Can I register my product with you?

Yes, you can register your product(s) online. Simply click here to go to our online registration site.

Questions about our warranty and repairs

What is your warranty policy?

You expect excellence and so do we. We’re committed to quality and stand behind everything we sell. Most Woodstock Percussion, Inc. prodcuts carry and one-year limited warranty (see below). In addition, our precision-tuned chimes with aluminum tubes carry a lifetime tuning guarantee.

Limited Warranty

Products manufactured by Woodstock Percussion, Inc. are warranted to be free of defects in materials and workmanship. All precision-tuned Woodstock Chimes with aluminum tubes come with a lifetime tuning guarantee. Your product is warranted for one year from the date of purchase. This warranty excludes capiz, bamboo, glass and coconut chimes and components as well as defects due to normal wear, abuse, shipping damage or failure to use products in accordance with the instructions. The warranty is also void in the event of unauthorized repair or modification. In the event of a defect, product will be repaired promptly, without charge or, at our option, replaced with a new product of equal or superior value, if delivered to Woodstock Percussion, Inc., prepaid, together with the sales slip or other proof of purchase date. PRIOR APPROVAL FROM WOODSTOCK PERCUSSION, INC. IS REQUIRED FOR RETURN. RETURN AUTHORIZATION REQUESTS ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE AT WWW.CHIMES.COM or contact our Customer Service Department at woodstock@chimes.com or 800-422-4463. Once you have a return authorization number, products should be returned to Woodstock Percussion, Inc., 167 DuBois Road, Shokan NY 12481-5124 USA.

Except to the extent precluded by applicable law, Woodstock Percussion, Inc. WILL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, AND ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANT-ABILITY OR FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE EXPIRES WHEN THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY EXPIRES.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from state to state

My chime broke and it's still under warranty. What do I do?

If your product breaks while under warranty, it will be repaired or replaced with new. It's an easy 2-step process to return your chime for repair/replacement:

STEP 1: You need a Return Authorization Number to return your product. To request a Return Authorization Number, contact our Customer Service Department at 800-422-4463 x487.

STEP 2: Once you have a Return Authorization Number, products should be returned to:

Woodstock Percussion, Inc.
167 DuBois Road
Shokan, NY 12481-5124 USA

Make sure you put your Return Authorization Number on the outside of the box. It doesn't hurt to include it and your contact information on a note inside the box with the chime.

My Woodstock Kazoo is under warranty, can it be fixed?

Unfortunately, Woodstock Kazoos are not a"fixable" product. However, if it is under warranty and if the problem is due to a manufacturer's defect, we can replace it. To request a Return Authorization Number, contact our Customer Service Department at 800-422-4463 x487.

My Zenergy Chime / Pipedream is out of tune, can you tune it?

All Zenergy Chimes and Pipedreams are precision-tuned. There is no way to re-tune these products. If you truly think there is a problem, please email us and we will make arrangements for our Quality Control people to check your Zenergy Chime and/or Pipedream. If there is a problem, we will replace your product. If there is not a problem, we will return your original product to you.

The shortest tube on my Pipedream doesn't ring properly. Is this fixable?

Your Pipedream was precision-tuned by experts at our factory. There is no way to retune a Pipedream. Because of its small size, the shortest tube does not have as much resonance as the other tubes. However, we felt it was vital to include this note as part of the Pipedream scale. If you truly think there is a problem, please email us and we will make arrangements for our Quality Control people to check your Pipedream. If there is a problem, we will replace your product. If there is not a problem, we will return your original product to you.

Questions about instructions sheets and songsheets

Do you have more songs for my Woodstock Music Collection instrument?

We do have additional songs available for most of our Woodstock Music Collection products. Click here to see a list of instruments, then click on your instrument to see all the songs we have that can be played using that instrument.

Questions about product descriptions

I understand my Woodstock Chime is precision-tuned, what does that mean?

When Woodstock Chimes first began producing windchimes in 1979, most windchimes were made by artists who created visually beautiful chimes with little consideration for the sound. Woodstock Chimes elevated the windchime into an item that combines beauty with musical relevance, using a technique that precision tunes the company's windchimes to musical scales. "Windchimes are musical instruments that are played by the wind," says founder Garry Kvistad, who taught collegiate music classes for many years, and is also a musician with the group NEXUS and a percussionist with the Steve Reich and Musicians ensemble. "When you're purchasing a windchime, you should close your eyes and listen to it. If you have an immediate, positive reaction to the sound, it's an ideal windchime for you."

For reasons of musical purity, we tune all of our products to an ancient system known as just intonation. Therefore, many of the notes used on Woodstock Chimes fall between the notes of the piano which is tuned to a modern system called equal temperament. This makes our products not only authentic when we tune to ancient scales, but also gives the sound its beautiful and unique quality for which we are known. Each and every tube or rod used in our special chimes is individually tuned to exacting frequencies to assure the best possible result. This means that tubes tuned to the same note found on other Woodstock Chimes will be in tune with each other but might be slightly different in length. Other windchime makers often cut to exacting lengths but the sound will vary due to the slight inconsistencies of the tubes (wall thickness, diameter, temperament of metal). While our products are mostly enjoyed in homes and gardens, many musicians use them as well. Since the intervals don’t always match the modern system of tuning of the piano exactly, trained ears can appreciate the difference and adapt to the ancient system. For those wanting to explore this ancient tuning system of just intonation in great detail, I suggest the following: http://www.kylegann.com/tuning.html.

Do you have a glossary of terms ?

Yes, of course! Please click here to see our glossary of commonly used terms.

Miscellaneous other questions

I have an inquiry about something that hasn’t been addressed here. How do I get an answer?

Please click here to send us an e-mail message. We’ll reply as quickly as we can.