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 | 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
National Concert Band Festival
11th – 12th April 2026
Manchester, UK
Join us at the National Concert Band Festival 2026 at the Royal Northern College of Music.
Howarth will be attending the festival as a vendor and our stand will be stocked full of woodwind instruments and accessories.
Mannes Oboe Day
12/04/2026 9:00 am
The Mannes School of Music, 55 W 13th St, New York, NY 10011, United States
Mannes Oboe Day
12th April 2026
New York, USA
Join us for the Mannes Oboe Day 2026 with the Mannes School of Music!
Come and celebrate all things oboe with a day of music, learning, and community.
Enjoy instrument trials, basic repairs, accessories, and refreshments, and meet the distinguished Mannes Oboe faculty.
This event is free and open to the public and it’s designed to bring together oboists of all levels – students, professionals, and enthusiasts alike – to connect, learn, and share their passion for the instrument. Whether you’re just beginning your journey or have years of experience, you’ll find opportunities to engage, explore, and grow within the oboe community.
Howarth of London is delighted to be sponsoring this event.
Musik Spiri Exhibition
19/04/2026 2:00 pm
Musik Spiri, St Georgenstrasse 52, 8400 Winterhur
Musik Spiri Exhibition
19th – 20th April 2026
Winterthur, Switzerland
Come along to our Howarth exhibition at Musik Spiri where you can try our full range of instruments, including the new Howarth HL Semi-Professional Oboe!
Sunday 19th April 14:00 – 18:00
Monday 20th April 09:00 – 13:00
