July 16:

Holton 181 Bass Trombone - Getzen Custom 3062AFR - Bach Strad 50B3O Bass Trombones...ALL IN STOCK

July 8:

Our Repair Department is open 6 days a week. Make sure your instrument is in peak condition, it will make playing much easier! Visit Workshop

June 19:

Wynton Marsalis & JLCO were in London this week, check out our review from their Barbican gig on Thursday Lincoln Center Jazz Review

June 18:

TRAFFIC NOTICE - For all visitors this weekend to the shop please note the A4 Maidenhead Bridge is closed so take alternate routes if possible. See... How To Find Us

June 16:

Gone Chopin,Bach in a Minuet! More great one liners in our Musicians Joke Book

May 24:

Free postage on all Alto Sax Reeds next day delivery.

May 20:

Info on Yamahas new Flugels YFH-8310Z and YFH-8315G coming Summer 2010

May 15:

Info and details regarding NEW Yamaha YAH-803S Neo Tenor Horn

May 14:

Need a present...take a look at our great range of Musical Gifts

May 5:

Take a look at this emergency repair we had in yesterday... Selmer MKVI Alto

May 1:

Jupiter BASS Flute in stock. Watch video and read review.

April 28:

West Ham Utd Trombone?? Take a look at some of the weird and wonderful instruments we work on in our workshops. Brass Repairs Blog

April 28:

We've now had over 100,000 views on our YouTube Videos take a look.

April 27:

Clarinet Rental 15 GBP per month... Flute Rental 17 GBP per month... Alto Sax Rental 27 GBP per month. All YAMAHA instruments.Low cost way to start playing.

April 24:

See through Buffet B12 perspex clarinet?? You bet...it's all at Dawkes! See and hear it here...Clear Buffet B12

April 23:

Huge choice, good stock and GREAT PRICES on Trumpet Mutes

April 19:

Fancy upgrading your Sax? Why not take advantage of the Yamaha part exchange deal and try a new Yamaha YAS62 or the Yamaha YAS82Z Check them out and have a listen!

April 16:

We've just taken in a New delivery of Bach Strad Trumpets for you to try. Also good choice available of Yamaha Xeno Trumpets

April 12:

New Stock arrived of Vintage Link Sax Mouthpieces. Look and Listen here... Metal Tenor Sax Mouthpieces

March 31:

New stock arrived of the exclusive silver plated Windcraft Bb Cornet, just 224 GBP these cornets have been getting rave reviews on the banding scene.

March 27:

Some of us just got back from the Frankfurt Music Trade Fair...Found some great new products that should be through in the next few weeks. Sign up to our NEWSLETTER to get all the latest info, tips, hints, deals and more!

March 23:

Have you heard about our new Acoustic Room? Check out how easy it is to use and how it can help you enjoy and improve your playing or chose new kit.

March 19:

Exclusive Stockists of Getzen Trumpets...the best valves in the business!

March 17:

Last couple of weeks to use the Yamaha Upgrade Scheme We've had lots of people take advantage so come in and see us and trade your old instrument for a shiny new one!

March 11:

New delivery of Buffet E11, Buffet E13, Buffet R13, Buffet RC all in stock now!

March 9:

Cheap Monthly Rentals...from just 13 GBP per month, why not start now!

March 6:

Need Bb Clarinet Reeds quick? Free Postage... Click Here

March 3:

Many great secondhand saxes in stock including Selmer Mk VI Soprano

DAWKES MUSIC - The Woodwind & Brass Warehouse

Dawkes Music are exclusively Woodwind & Brass. Operating from a 6800 sq ft retail unit in Maidenhead, we have huge stocks of Woodwind and Brass instruments for our customers and accessories at competitive prices. Our highly experienced staff includes instrument repair specialists, pro players and knowledgeable instrument consultants. Established for over 40 years we aim to bring you a truly unique buying experience... comprehensive stock choice, competitive prices and friendly professional advice and service.

Sales & Rentals

We believe in supplying Woodwind & Brass instruments of the highest quality in the best playing condition. All our instruments are subject to a rigorous and thorough test and 'set-up' prior to sale. This high standard of instrument care has been set over 40 years of experience and ensures all instruments perform to their maximum potential. For students we offer a low cost monthly rental scheme, buy-back options and finance deals.

Instrument Repairs

Our on-site workshops are fully equipped with all the technicians, tools and expertise for any repair job. Dawkes initially began as a Woodwind and Brass repair business over 40 years ago and it has since grown into the largest workshop programme in the UK. With dedicated Woodwind and Brass workshops we are able to offer emergency 'on the spot' repair fixes through to full service, overhaul, restoration, re-plating and customising work.

Instrument Accessories

With over 4000 Woodwind & Brass accessory lines in stock we aim to bring you the best choice possible. We keep all manner of Woodwind accessories from reeds, mouthpieces, cases, swabs, and ligatures to books, thumbrests and stands. Our Brass accessory range covers oils, greases, mouthpieces, cases, stands. We also offer a wide range of general accessories including tuners, music stands, metronomes and musical gifts.

Acoustic Room

The first of its kind in Europe the technology in the Acoustic room allows the player to change the ambient acoustic in the room at the touch of a button. How? Well, the hi-tech microphones and speakers work together to immediately feedback your sound giving the user a feeling of live performance in the selected space. Why? The uses are vast... players can record pieces or different equipment and take away a recording on cd or memory stick.