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Wind instruments split into woodwinds, which use reeds or an edge to produce sound (flute, piccolo, clarinet, oboe, bassoon, saxophone), and brass, which uses a buzzing lip on a cup mouthpiece (trumpet, cornet, trombone, French horn, euphonium, tuba). Folk and simpler winds include recorders, tin whistles, harmonicas and pan flutes.
Many buyers are students joining a school band, so used student instruments are a large part of the market. Condition is critical: pads and corks on woodwinds, and valves, slides and dents on brass, all affect playability.
Mouthpieces are personal items. Many players replace or sanitize them when buying used, and the seller should state whether one is included.
Buying a wind instrument
- For woodwinds, ask about pad condition, leaks and when the instrument was last serviced.
- For brass, check valve action, slide movement and dents, especially in the leadpipe.
- Confirm the key (for example B-flat or E-flat) and whether it's a student, intermediate or professional model.
- Check that the case, mouthpiece, ligature, neck or lyre are included.
- Clean and sanitize mouthpieces before playing a used instrument, and budget for a service if it hasn't had one.
Questions about wind instruments
Which instrument should my child choose for school band?
Check with the band director first. They often recommend specific instruments and student models, and may have guidance on sizes and keys.
Does a used woodwind need servicing?
Often. Pads and corks wear and can leak. Ask the seller when it was last serviced, and budget for a check-up by a repair technician.
Is it hygienic to buy a used mouthpiece?
Clean and sanitize it thoroughly before use, or buy a new mouthpiece. Many players do both.