Where to hire or buy a brass instrument in Greater London area.
Hillsound Instruments to hire (but not baritones) and to buy (also brass repairs but not trombone slides). Hampton Hill 020 8977 7788 www.hillsound.co.uk Dawkes Music Good for Brass: https://www.dawkes.co.uk/instrument-rental Prozone Music Brass instruments to hire and buy www.prozonemusic.com https://www.prozonemusic.com/help-centre/instrument-hire Phil Parker (Excellent source of brass to buy only) https://philparker.co.uk/ Beginner Brass Instruments Below is a list of recommended makes for beginners (prices May 2025). It is possible to hire instruments in order to make the cost manageable. Second hand instruments are also a good option if they are in good condition (not over-worn)– it is safest to buy from a reputable brass shop rather than off Ebay (it might look good in the photo but not actually be playable due to unseen wear to the valves or dents). Trumpet Phil Parker London S1 Student Trumpet £249.00 Bach Elkhart £249 Cornet Phil Parker S1 Cornet...