Good Instrument Brands to Purchase

Band Instruments – Reliable Brands to Purchase (updated 2016)

Band Instrument Stores

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Band Instruments – Reliable Brands to Purchase (updated 2016)

Just like any product, there are good musical instruments and bad ones. If you are in the market for a new or used instrument, please consult this list so that you are sure to make a worthwhile investment. Please email a band director if you find an instrument that is not on this list. There may be other good instruments out there, but these are ones that are known to be quality! With NEW instruments, you usually get what you pay for. With used instruments, you can sometimes find a name brand instrument as cheap as the ‘generic’ equivalent. But unlike the grocery store, ‘generic’ musical instruments very seldom measure up to the name brand equivalent. This is for many reasons:

1) Instruments made by companies listed below have a history of producing quality instruments. They are made by expert craftsmen with years of experience.

2) Instruments from these companies use high-quality materials. The instruments are more reliable, have a longer lifespan, and parts are easily repaired and replaced if a problem develops.

3) Because they are crafted by experts and designed with quality materials, students can produce a quality sound more easily.

4) Repair persons keep parts in stock for these instruments. These companies use standardized parts and materials that a repair technician can fix. Low-quality instruments use parts that aren’t compatible - don’t buy an instrument that cannot be repaired!

5) Just because an instrument is shiny, it doesn’t mean it will work well. Also, just because an instrument is cheap, it doesn’t necessarily mean you’re “getting a deal.” You’re better off saving your money and investing in a better instrument down the road or talking to a director to find a good used instrument.

6) CONTACT A DIRECTOR BEFORE BUYING – WE’RE HAPPY TO HELP, NO MATTER WHAT YOUR BUDGET!