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Amati, worth a second look?

Say the word ‘Amati’ in Bassoon circles and you’ll usually conjure up images of battered old instruments, with a variety of different maker’s marks that have sat for decades, in a cupboard, unloved and unplayable without serious money being spent … Continue reading

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Howarth Charity Grade-One-athon

September; our bank holidays have gone, our summer cools off and our children go back to school. Some hopeful and festively optimistic souls are even beginning their countdown to Christmas. Here at Howarth of London seven brave staff members have … Continue reading

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Juilliard Graduate Places First in 2014 NSAL Music Competition

Congratulations to Oboist, and Howarth Artist, Julia Marie DeRosa, a student of The Juilliard School of Music, who is the First Place winner of the National Society of Arts and Letters 2014 National Woodwinds Competition, where she was awarded $10,000.  The … Continue reading

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Buffet Crampon Senzo Saxophone – London Arrival at Howarth of London

Howarth of London have had the privilege of seeing the growth of a new saxophone from one of the most established instrument makers in the world: Buffet Crampon. “Senzo announces the rebirth of Buffet Crampon’s professional saxophones. Senzo, which means … Continue reading

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Fox Bassoon Dealership at Howarth of London

Howarth of London are pleased to announce that we are now a main agent for Fox Bassoons in the UK. We are now able to offer the full range of Fox and Renard bassoons and contra bassoons, supplied direct from … Continue reading

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K1X Rumberger Telex Pickup Fitting To Your Instrument at Howarth of London

Sound production at Howarth of London is expanding even further with our ability to provide audio solutions for your woodwind instruments in a variety of different forms. We are able to supply and fit pick-ups to your instrument, enabling you … Continue reading

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Howarth of London Clarinet Department visit the Buffet Group Factory

Last week, the Clarinet Department of Howarth of London had the pleasure of being invited to the Buffet Group Factory near Paris, to be given a tour and to meet the workforce that is so instrumental to this brand’s success. … Continue reading

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The Howarth Junior Oboe In Action!

The Howarth Junior oboe is our ‘starter’ instrument, designed especially to allow younger children to make the best start. Too often the oboe is characterised by being complicated and difficult, especially for beginners who can be put off playing this … Continue reading

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Bassoon Keywork Modification For Smaller Hands

Howarth of London are able to perform bespoke modifications specific to the player’s wants and needs, in this demonstration, Paul Charman – Bassoon Technician here at Howarth of London made bespoke keywork for a new Moosmann Bassoon. The customer in … Continue reading

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