Crowthers was established in 1989 by Ian Crowther, a professional oboist, as an independent Music Shop. As musicians ourselves we possess a unique understanding of our customers' requirements. Our aim is to supply quality instruments at competitive prices, backed up with a personal, professional service to help you maintain and enjoy your chosen instrument throughout its lifetime. We believe that all musicians, from beginner to professional, deserve to play on instruments of the highest quality, correctly set-up and properly maintained. Every instrument purchased from Crowthers is professionally set-up by a highly experienced technician in our workshop, and on all new instruments we offer a six month check-over service free of charge.