Instrument Supplies and Repairs

This page lists UK suppliers and repairers of recorders. It also lists workshops and courses on making and repairing recorders.

Some of the organisations listed on this page supply music as well as instruments, as indicated under their entries. For details and for a more extensive list of music suppliers, see the Music Suppliers page.

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Suppliers and Repairers

Barrett Recorder Repairs
7, Church Close, Shenstone, Lichfield, WS14 0LS
01543 480245 or 07983 761237
anthonybarrettrecorderscouk
www.barrettrecorders.co.uk
I repair recorders of all sizes and carry out bespoke work such as making new keys where appropriate. I also stock Margret Loebner’s bass recorder floor spikes.

Cambridge Woodwind Makers Courses on Recorders and making them!
The Champion Workshop
Bury Farm
Bury Road
Stapleford
Cambridgeshire
CB22 5BP
01223 713101
informationcambridgewoodwindmakersorg
www.cambridgewoodwindmakers.org
The Cambridge Woodwind Makers are a charity based in Cambridge, UK who have created a workshop to preserve and promote the art and artisanship of woodwind instrument making.
The facilities provided by the Cambridge Woodwind Makers offer professionals and novices a chance to learn more about how to make and repair instruments, it also offers the general public an opportunity to observe and appreciate the skills used. 
Recorder-specific courses include making your own wooden recorder and learning more about how the recorder works and how to make small changes to your instrument.

Tim Cranmore Recorders Instruments
23 Lower Chase Rd.,
Malvern, WR14 2 BX,
01684 563313
tcfippleflutecouk
http://www.fippleflute.co.uk/
Tim Cranmore makes Baroque recorders after originals by Bressan, Stanesby jnr., Denner, Oberlender and others. He has been making recorders for 25 years and they have been used by professionals and students in concerts and recordings throughout the world.

Dolmetsch Musical Instruments Sheet music, instruments
1b Unicorn Estate,
Weydown Rd.,
Haslemere,
Surrey GU27 1DN,
01428 643235,
briandolmetschcom
http://www.dolmetsch.com
Suppliers of Dolmetsch instruments, which includes hand-made wood, mid-price wood, plastic, square large bass and recorders for the disabled with one hand use. Repair service is for all makes of recorder.

The Early Music Shop Sheet music, Instruments, CDs
Salts Mill
Victoria Road
Saltaire
West Yorkshire BD18 3LA
Tel: 0044 (0) 1274 288 100
Fax: 0044 (0) 1274 596 226
salesearlymusicshopcom
http://www.earlymusicshop.com
Thousands stocked, including some used instruments. Available on approval. Baroque, renaissance and plastic recorders by Moeck, Mollenhauer, Kung, Yamaha, von Huene, Aura, Kobliczek, Ran, Paetzold, Coolsma, Wenner, Zen-on and Aulos. Repair service available.

The Early Music Shop, London Sheet music, Instruments, Accessories
11 Denmark Street
London WC2H 8TD
0207 632 3960
londonearlymusicshopcom
www.earlymusicshop.com
Large selection of recorders to suit all budgets including Moeck, Mollenhauer, Kung, Yamaha, Aura, Blezinger and Aulos. Specialist advice. Ten-day on-approval service. Mail order available. Recorder Events with makers and repairers.

Fenland Recorders Instruments
http://www.spanglefish.com/fenlandrecorders/products.asp
Hand-crafted bass and contrabass recorders

Forsyth Brothers Ltd. Sheet music, Instruments, CDs
126 Deansgate
Manchester M3 2GR
0161 8343281
http://www.forsyths.co.uk/
Large selection of plastic, and several makes of wooden recorders.

GLS Music Supplies Instruments
GLS supply music resources for students, schools and music classes including a range of recorders which can be found on this page
http://www.glsed.co.uk/productlist/Music/Recorders

Andrew Kinch Musical Instrument Repairs
The Old Post Office
The Ridings
Leafield
Oxon OX29 9NN
www.crumpledhorn.co.uk
07903 467182
andycrumpledhorncouk
Brass – Woodwind – Electronic

Ian Lewington Limited Musical Instruments, Accessories and Sheet Music.
109 High Street
West Wickham
Kent. BR4 0LT
020 8776 2675
www.ianlewingtonmusic.com
Main stockist for Yamaha Recorders, all sizes of Aulos Plastic  Recorders, and Moeck Wooden Recorders.

Albert Lockwood Instruments
25 St. Oswald Road
Bridlington YO16 7SD
01262 678138
albertlockwoodbtinternetcom
http://www.recorderhomepage.net/lockwood.html
Albert Lockwood makes a range of narrow-bore recorders from sopranino to c bass. Available on approval. None available from stock. No used instruments.

Recorder Shop London New Instruments, Pre-owned recorders, Recorder Repairs, Accessories, Sheet Music, Gifts
07790 995 179
inforecordershoplondoncouk
www.RecorderShopLondon.co.uk
An on-line shop run by Julie Dean. Large range of fully serviced pre-owned instruments, accessories, gifts etc. Recorder revoicing also available. Instruments can also be sold to raise money for Walter Bergmann Fund, SRP branch funds or other charities.

Saunders Recorders Sheet music, Instruments, CDs
Mailbox only: Unit 205
179 Whiteladies Rd.
Clifton
Bristol BS8 2AG
0117 973 5149
John Everingham is now running the business from his home – the former shop has now closed. Visits by appointment only
johnsaundrecscouk
www.saundersrecorders.com
About 250 different recorders in stock. See easy to use website for details. Available on approval.

Wood, Wind and Reed Sheet music Instruments
106 Russell St.
Cambridge CB2 1HU
01223 500442
adminwwrcouk
http://www.wwr.co.uk/
Mollenhauer, Yamaha and Moeck recorders stocked, both wood and plastic.

Courses and Workshops on Recorder Making and Repair

2017
24th – 28th July	The Champion Workshop at Stapleford Granary, Bury Road, Stapleford, Cambridge, CB22 5BP Recorder Making Tutor: Tim Cranmore Make your own professional wooden recorder with expert recorder maker, Tim Cranmore. During this 5 day course you will be involved in making the tools required for the bore, turning the profile from drawings, drilling the tone holes, making the head-joint and cutting the windway, block fitting, and tuning and voicing the recorder. With only two students on the course, you are assured dedicated attention as required. Cost: £1,000 Details and booking information
1st – 5th August	The Champion Workshop at Stapleford Granary, Bury Road, Stapleford, Cambridge, CB22 5BP Recorder Making Tutor: Jacquline Sorel During this 5 day course you will be taught some basic theoretical knowledge and you will be involved in turning the profile from drawings, drilling the tone holes, making the head-joint and cutting the windway, block fitting, and tuning and voicing the recorder. With only two students on the course, you are assured dedicated attention as required. Cost: £1,000 Details and booking information
August	The Champion Workshop at Stapleford Granary, Bury Road, Stapleford, Cambridge, CB22 5BP Date to be confirmed: email  informationcambridgewoodwindmakersorg if interested Recorder Knowledge Tutor: Jacqueline Sorel Renowned recorder maker Jacqueline Sorel from Holland, will be showing participants how to choose and recognise a good recorder as well as teaching the refined methods for adjusting and improving instruments. She will also demonstrate aspects of recorder making with hands-on opportunities. Cost: £35 Details and booking information
9th September	Bolton Castle and Redmire Castle Bolton, Leyburn, North Yorkshire DL8 4ET Maintenance Workshop Tutor: Philippe Bolton A repeat of Phiippe Bolton’s hugely popular workshop at last year’s Medieval Music in the Dales, this workshop provides practical guidance on the care and maintenance of your recorder. Tickets are available from the Medieval Music in the Dales website Information from .Gill Page medievalmusicinthedalesgmailcom 07931357618