About Woodwind & Brasswind
Woodwind & Brasswind is one of America's largest online musical instrument retailers specializing in band instruments—clarinets, flutes, saxophones, oboes, bassoons, trumpets, trombones, French horns, tubas—alongside accessories, sheet music, and equipment for school band programs and serious musicians. Now part of Guitar Center's parent company (Sweetwater is the sister brand for studio and guitar equipment), WWBW is the go-to destination for wind and brass instrument players and school music programs.
Their instrument catalog covers the complete band instrument spectrum: student-line instruments from affordable brands for beginners, intermediate-level instruments for advancing players, and professional instruments from premium manufacturers (Yamaha, Bach, Conn-Selmer, Buffet Crampon). Beyond instruments, WWBW carries reeds, mouthpieces, cases, cleaning supplies, valve oil, cork grease, music stands, and sheet music essential for band and orchestral players.
WWBW's pricing is competitive across all instrument tiers, with frequent sale events and bundle packages that include essential accessories alongside instruments for beginner musicians. School purchase orders and band director accounts provide institutional pricing. Comparing specific instrument model pricing against Musician's Friend (also Guitar Center-owned) and direct manufacturer websites ensures the best available price.
Quick Savings Tips
- Back-to-school season (July–September) brings the strongest instrument promotions for new band students
- Instrument packages (instrument + case + accessories) deliver better value than buying components separately
- Yamaha student instruments offer the best quality-to-price ratio in the beginner band instrument market
- Renting before buying is advisable for new students—many rent-to-own programs apply rental payments toward purchase
- Compare pricing with Musician's Friend (sister brand)—promotions sometimes differ between the two platforms