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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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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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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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So as a sax player, who needs another reed?

It’s not as if there aren’t enough types available, the choice is well, quite daunting! However, saxophone players are always on the hunt for the perfect reed which will fill them with the confidence to perform freely. Talking to woodwind … Continue reading

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The Powell Silver Eagle Saxophone – Designed by Mike Smith

On Friday 14th September we had a visit from Chicago saxophonist, Mike Smith, representing Verne Q. Powell. Verne Q. Powell are renowned flute makers who have now joined forces with Mike Smith to design a brand new saxophone. “Verne Q. Powell … Continue reading

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Francesca Cox – Winner of Howarth Oboe Scholarship 2012/13

Howarth of London are pleased to announce that Francesca Cox has been awarded the Howarth Oboe Scholarship for 2012/13. Francesca Cox, 15, started at Junior Guildhall in October 2007 studying oboe with Irene Pragnell, whom she continues to study with. … Continue reading

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Malcolm Messiter – Oboe Keywork Modification

Howarth of London are able to perform bespoke modifications specific to the player’s wants and needs, in demonstration of this we have custom made a pair of Gold-Plated XL oboes for Oboist Malcolm Messiter Malcolm was having problems with the … Continue reading

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