The Early Music Shop

Salts Mill, Victoria Road, Saltaire, West Yorkshire, BD18 3LA, United Kingdom , Bradford
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Business Name: Early Music Shop Limited (Trading as The Early Music Shop)

Business Headquarter: United Kingdom, West Yorkshire, Saltaire

Business Category: Musical Instrument Store / Specialist Period Instrument Retailer

Blue pagesThe Early Music Shop is the world’s largest specialist in historical musical instruments, serving a global community of professional musicians, students, and enthusiasts. Founded in 1968 by Richard Wood, the shop played a pivotal role in the early music revival of the 1970s and remains a "treasured national institution" for period performance.

Our value proposition is defined by an unparalleled inventory and expert knowledge. We specialize in the sale and distribution of reproduction Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque instruments, ranging from recorders and viols to harps, lutes, and harpsichords. Beyond retail, we provide a holistic musical ecosystem that includes a dedicated repair workshop, a specialist agency for second-hand instruments, and on-site tuition from professional tutors. With showrooms located in the UNESCO World Heritage site of Saltaire and at the iconic Snape Maltings in Suffolk, we offer a unique "approval service" that allows customers to test instruments at home before purchase. Our mission is to preserve and promote the heritage of early music by making authentic historical instruments accessible to the modern player, supported by bespoke customer service and a deep passion for musicology.

Business Helpdesk Number: +44 (0)1274 288100 (Saltaire) / +44 (0)1728 440781 (Snape)

Founder Name: Richard Wood

Founded Date: 1968

Phone Number: +44 (0)1274 288100

Email Address: hello@earlymusicshop.com

Website URL: https://earlymusicshop.com

Physical Address: Salts Mill, Victoria Road, Saltaire, West Yorkshire, BD18 3LA, United Kingdom

Landmark: Inside the historic Salts Mill (World Heritage Site)

Service or Products: Early Music Instruments (Recorders, Viols, Harps, Lutes), Sheet Music, Instrument Kits, Repair Services, Instrument Hire, and Second-hand Agency.

Amenities: In-store Showrooms, Expert Technical Advice, Tuition Rooms, Approval Service (Try-before-you-buy), and Global Shipping.

Accepted Payment Methods: Credit/Debit Cards (Visa, Mastercard, Amex), PayPal, Klarna (Pay Later), and Specialist Musical Instrument Finance.

Languages Supported: English

Specialization: Period Instrument Restoration, Recorder Specialist Services, Early Music Education, and Historical Instrument Research.

Certifications: Official UK Distributor for Moeck, Küng, Mollenhauer, Bizzi, and Camac.

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Facebook: facebook.com/earlymusicshop

Instagram: @earlymusicshop

YouTube: youtube.com/earlymusicshop

Business Registration Number: 06257208

Brand Association Name: J Wood & Sons Ltd

Working Hours: Monday–Saturday: 10 AM – 5 PM

Year Founded: 1968

Service Area Radius (miles): Global / Worldwide Shipping

Brands: Moeck, Mollenhauer, Küng, Bizzi, Camac, Lu Mi, EMS Kits.

Number of Employees: 11–25

Associations: Music Industries Association (MIA), Early Music Network.

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1. Can I try an instrument before I buy it?
Yes, we offer a specialized "Approval Service" where we can send a selection of instruments (such as recorders or viols) to your home for a trial period, allowing you to choose the perfect fit for your playing style.

2. Do you sell second-hand instruments?
We act as an agent for the sale of previously owned early musical instruments. All second-hand items are inspected by our technicians before being listed on our website and in our showrooms.

3. Where are your showrooms located?
Our main showroom is located in the historic Salts Mill in Saltaire, West Yorkshire. We also have a southern branch located at Snape Maltings in Suffolk, home of the Aldeburgh Festival.

4. Do you offer repairs for historical instruments?
Yes, we have an on-site workshop with specialist technicians who can handle everything from recorder re-voicing and viol setups to complex repairs on harpsichords and lutes.

5. Are your instrument kits suitable for beginners?
Our EMS kits (such as the crumhorn or lute kits) are designed with varying levels of difficulty. Many are suitable for hobbyists with basic woodworking skills and come with detailed instructions to ensure a successful build.

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Business summaryDiscover the world’s finest historical musical instruments at The Early Music Shop. Specialist in recorders, lutes, viols, and early music sheet music.
Year of Establishment1968
AssociationsMusic Industries Association (MIA), Early Music Network.

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