Latest News: Instruments & Accessories, Announcement
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Announcement,
Saxophone Mouthpieces - A Short Guide 10th January 2025
When it comes to mouthpieces, it is easy to get bogged down, not only by the huge number of products in the marketplace, but also by the rather bewildering array of terminology from manufacturers surrounding mouthpiece construction and how this may affect tone quality. Here, we look at the fundamentals to consider when considering the purchase of a new mouthpiece for your saxophone.
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Tips for Testing a New Saxophone 8th January 2025
The purchase of a new instrument should be an enjoyable and exciting process, but with so much choice on the market, it can also be a daunting one. Here, we have put together some tips on how you might go about testing saxophones to help you find the perfect instrument for you.
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Cane or Synthetic Reeds? Pros and Cons 6th December 2024
Most clarinet and saxophone players will probably play on a reed made from cane. However, there are a growing number who are turning to synthetic reeds as a durable and consistent alternative. Here, we consider why you may choose one or the other, or maybe a mixture of the two.
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Give Back Friday 2024 28th November 2024
For four days we will be donating 5% of all the revenue we receive to three incredible charities that align with our passion for music and its power to transform lives: Making Music, London Youth Choirs and Orchestra of the Swan.
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Tips for Testing a New Flute 8th November 2024
Testing a new flute can seem like an overwhelming experience – what is the best way to test a new flute? Here, we’ve put together our top tips for testing an instrument to help you choose your perfect upgrade!
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Spotlight on Yamaha Wind Instruments 23rd August 2024
At Presto Music, we are proud to offer a range of Yamaha's student and intermediate flutes, clarinets and saxophones, which are amongst some of the biggest-selling student instruments in the world. Find out more in this spotlight article...
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Torrefaction: What is it & why you may want it 19th July 2024
Torrefaction, done properly using selected wood used coupled with a well-engineered design, can produce great-sounding and durable guitars.
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Care & Maintenance: Humidity & Temperatures 11th July 2024
With any high-quality solid wood instrument, humidity and temperature will be very important factors affecting the health and longevity of your guitar.
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Guitar Pickups: An Introduction 4th July 2024
The guitar pickup is the defining element of the electric guitar, and the very first electrical element of the guitar's electrical signal chain.
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Manuel Rodriguez Guitars: Over 100 Years of Classical Elegance 24th June 2024
For more than 118 years, "Guitarras Manuel Rodríguez" has been making instruments based on the guitar-making traditions of the Madrid School. Founded in Madrid as early as 1905, it is Spain's second oldest guitar making manufacturer.
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Choosing a new flute: Open Hole vs Closed Hole 20th May 2024
The choice between playing on an open or closed hole flute is a preference, but as a flautist begins to advance, an open hole model becomes a more serious consideration when the time comes to upgrade from their student model. So, what is the difference and why might you choose one over the other?
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Announcement,
Beyond the Timbers & Tones: Breedlove Guitars 3rd May 2024
Ready to embark on a musical adventure like no other? Introducing Breedlove guitars, a beacon of creativity and expression.
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Announcement,
Cordoba Protégé C1 Matiz 11th April 2024
The Cordoba Protégé C1 Matiz; a classical guitar that’s perfectly designed for beginner & intermediate players seeking an instrument that is both visually striking and tonally pleasing.
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Announcement,
Spotlight on Pearl Flutes 14th March 2024
We are excited to have expanded the range of flute brands we offer to now include Pearl flutes! Find out more about their range in this article...
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Shergold Guitars: A British Icon, Reborn. 5th March 2024
Shergold Guitars, a British guitar company founded in 1965 by the late Jack Golder and Norman Houlder. The company, based in London, quickly gained a reputation for producing high-quality, innovative guitars that were played by some of the biggest names in music, including David Bowie, Genesis and Joy Division.
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Spotlight on Yanagisawa Saxophones 15th January 2024
Here at Presto Music, we are excited to now have Yanagisawa saxophones in stock. The Yanagisawa company has a long history of high-quality and innovative instrument manufacture, rivalling other well-known saxophone manufacturers including Selmer and Conn.
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Announcement,
Give Back Friday 2023 24th November 2023For four days we will be donating 5% of all the revenue we receive to three local charities whose aims are closely aligned with our own: Help Musicians, Leamington Music and Gabrieli Roar.
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Buy lots and make a difference 25th November 2021
For four days we will be donating 5% of all the revenue we receive to three charities whose aims are closely aligned with our own: the Chineke! Foundation, National Youth Choirs of Great Britain and Gabrieli Consort & Players.
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Announcement,
Introducing Presto Instruments & Accessories 20th October 2020
We are very pleased to be able to announce the latest development on the Presto website: a new department dedicated to musical instruments and accessories.
