Hanson Musical Instruments & Hanson Community Arts

So I don't do reviews much, but I did want to do this one. I've been playing the clarinet for over 50 years now. Apart from the early days on Larks and Regents (!) it's been almost exclusively on French clarinets - Buffet and LeBlanc. Despite having the opportunity of playing in many amateur orchestras and ensembles I always thought there was something missing in my playing - I wanted a more expansive but nevertheless still refined sound. I found this and more in Alastair Hanson's clarinets. ...

Over the last 8 years I have bought 2 wonderful clarinets, a saxophone, a trumpet and an amazing cornet from Hanson's Music Shop and like a racing car they need a bit of tweaking from time to time so yesterday I followed the long and winding road to Marsden where Oly sorted out my clarinet and Jason did some work on my cornet whilst I waited. I didn't even have time to walk around the reservoir. They are now back in tip top condition and firing on all cylinders.

Bought a Baritone Saxophone from the shop. They couldn't have been more accommodating! Let me try the horn (amongst others), they played the horn for me and did some touch ups in the workshop there and then for me. Couldn't recommend the shop any higher! I will definitely be returning in the future! Thanks for looking after me Olly!

Absolutely fantastic company to work with. Our adult son has been playing clarinet for 17 years and Hanson created his very first African Blackwood plateau clarinet. From great phone calls with Alastair Hanson, the wonderful attention to detail, quick and safe UPS delivery and craftsmanship the new clarinet arrived today. Shipped from the UK to Cape Cod, Massachusetts USA. Our son is thrilled and the quality of the instrument and sound is wonderful! Highly recommend Hanson Instruments! Peter...

What an absolute pleasure to meet Alastair. My trusty flute of 45 years finally packed up and I was quite nervous about choosing a new one. Alastair put me at ease, and let me try several options until we both agreed on the best one for me. I would really have been lost without his guidance! He even let me try a saxophone, so I'll definitely be back to invest in a retirement project 😁