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
Big Double Reed Day
Sunday 2nd November 2025
10:00 – 17:00
Guildhall School of Music and Drama
Silk Street
London, EC2Y 8DT
Bringing together double reed players from across the UK for a day of performing, learning and celebration.
Programme includes masterclasses, chamber music, reed-making classes, historical instruments, contemporary techniques, lunchtime concert and ensembles.
Tickets £20 – £35
Do come and visit the Howarth stand!
Cork School of Music Oboe Day
04/11/2025 3:00 pm
MTU Cork School of Music, Union Quay, Cork, T12 E9HY
Cork School of Music Oboe Day
Tuesday 4th November 2025
13:00 – 20:015
MTU Cork School of Music
Union Quay
Cork, T12 E9HY
15:00 – 20:00
Selection of Howarth of London oboes available for testing
16:15 – 20:15
Individual and collective oboe classes with Sarah Roper and MTU Cork School of Music oboe students
Come along to test out Howarth oboes!
RAF Clarinet Day
16/11/2025 10:00 am
RAF Northolt, West End Road, Ruislip, London, HA4 6NG
RAF Clarinet Play Day
Sunday 16th November 2025
10:00 – 16:00
RAF Northolt
West End Road, Ruislip
London, HA4 6NG
Celebrate National Clarinet Day at RAF Northolt with ensembles, performances and masterclasses with clarinettist Julian Bliss.
If you would like to attend this event, you MUST register at the link below before 31st October.
Do come and visit the Howarth stand, where there will be a selection of Buffet Crampon clarinets and accessories to try.
