The Woodwind Instrument Specialists.
Since 1948, Howarth of London have been a world-renowned oboe-maker and long-standing seller of woodwind instruments and sheet music.
Manufacturers of Oboes since 1948.
Howarth | Junior Thumbplate System Oboe
Student
Howarth | S10 Thumbplate System Oboe
Student
Howarth | S20 Thumbplate System Oboe
Intermediate
Howarth | S40C Thumbplate (Dual System) Oboe
Advanced
Howarth | S6 Thumbplate (Dual System) Oboe
Professional
Howarth | XL Thumbplate (Dual System) Oboe
Professional
Howarth | LXV Thumbplate (Dual System) Oboe
Professional
Howarth | XM Thumbplate (Dual System) Oboe
Professional
Howarth | XL Thumbplate (Dual System) Oboe d’Amore
Professional
Howarth | S40C Thumbplate (Dual System) Cor Anglais
Advanced
Howarth | XL Thumbplate (Dual System) Cor Anglais
Professional
Howarth | Junior Conservatoire Semi-Automatic System Oboe
Student
Howarth | Junior PLUS+ Semi-Automatic System Oboe
Student
Howarth | S20C Semi-Automatic System Oboe
Intermediate
Howarth | S40C Semi-Automatic System Oboe
Advanced
Howarth | S50C Semi-Automatic System Oboe
Professional
Howarth | XL Semi-Automatic System Oboe
Professional
Howarth | LXV Semi-Automatic System Oboe
Professional
Howarth | XM Semi-Automatic System Oboe
Professional
Howarth | XL Semi-Automatic System Oboe d’Amore
Professional
Howarth | S40C Semi-Automatic System Cor Anglais
Advanced
Howarth | XL Semi-Automatic System Cor Anglais
Professional
About Howarth
Howarth of London is a specialist woodwind instrument maker and retailer. Known all over the world as makers of the finest oboes, oboes d’amore and cors anglais, our instruments are made in our dedicated manufacturing workshops in Worthing, West Sussex.
We use high-tech CNC machinery to make precision components for our instruments which are then hand-assembled by highly experienced technicians into our beautiful instruments.
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Instrument Rental
We want to make it as easy as possible for you to hire an instrument. Our rental options allow you to have an instrument in a range of situations.
Minimum 3 Month Hire
Long Term Rental
Hire an instrument while you discover about learning, without the up front cost of buying an instrument.
Minimum 1 Week Hire
Short Term Rental
Hire an instrument just for a week or two in case of an emergency or for a special concert.
Upcoming Events
Adams
2nd International Oboe Festival
7th & 8th February 2026
Adams Music Centre
Aziëstraat 17-19,
6014 DA Ittervoort,
Netherlands
Bringing together oboe makers and oboists from around the world to celebrate the oboe.
Workshops – Masterclasses – Exhibitions
Suitable for any level of oboist.
Come and visit the Howarth stand!
TMEA Annual Conference
11/02/2026 1:00 pm
Henry B. González Convention Center, 900 E Market St, San Antonio, TX 78205 USA
TMEA
Annual Conference
11th – 14th February 2026
Henry B. González Convention Center
900 E Market Street, San Antonio,
TX 78205,
USA
Bringing together music educators, students, families, visitors and exhibitors, the TMEA annual conference is one of the largest music education events in the USA.
Clinics – Performances – Exhibits
Come and visit the Howarth stand!
BDRS Double Reed Festival
14/02/2026 9:45 am
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, 100 Renfrew Street, Glasgow, G2 3DB
BDRS
Double Reed Festival
Saturday 14th February 2026
09:45 – 16:45
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
100 Renfrew Street
Glasgow, G2 3DB
Activities to include:
Oboe and Bassoon ensembles
Performance classes
Tutor studio
Reed making demonstrations
Trade stands
Artist guests:
Oboist Hélène Devilleneuve
&
The Genovia Bassoon Quartet
Come and visit the Howarth stand!
