Not sure if sax is for you? Why not rent an instrument and find out
Our rental scheme is designed to give learners the opportunity to take an instrument home for a few months before committing to purchasing one of their own.
To rent an instrument simply visit our store with two forms of ID (see T&Cs) and a valid debit card

Prices (Per month)
- Alto Saxophone - £25 (Brand new Zetland model)
- Trevor James 'Alpha' Sax - £30 (reduced keywork for young children)
- Tenor Saxophone - £30 (Brand new Zetland model)
- Used Alto Saxophone - £19*
- Used Tenor Saxophone - £25*
- Flute - £15
- *Subject to availability
Terms & Conditions
- Minimum of 3 months
- First months rent paid up front (3 months for distance rental)
- Refundable security deposit, 25% of the value of the instrument paid up front
- 100% of rent paid used against purchase if bought within 3 months
- 50% of rent paid used against purchase if made after 3 months
- Total of 6 months rent (50% of rent paid over 12 months) can be used against purchase
- Purchase must be the same rental instrument or another instrument of higher value (excluding commission sale instruments)
- Rental Payment via direct debit (stripe) on the same day every month.
- 2 forms of ID necessary, one photo (DL or Passport) and one proof of address (utility bill etc)
- ID address must be the same as the DD payment card is registered to
- Surcharge of £20 for delivery, where applicable
Helpful, patient, knowledgeable, amazing stock. Great to have a local specialist sax shop.
- David Kernohan (Google review)
Every time I go to Headwind I have an incredible customer experience. The staff are knowledgeable, helpful and excellent at solving problems. I can't speak highly enough about them.
- Martin Buckley (Google review)
Ordered some sax accessories over the phone yesterday and they've arrived today, together with a little bag of sweets. Love this shop, always so helpful. Recommended for all things sax.
- Ann Barker (Google review)
I have purched twice now from Headwind and had a great experience both with reliability, knowledge and customer service.
- Craig Rose (Google review)