Music

Musical Instruments — Trumpets, Tubas, Violins, Saxophones, and More

Browse the musical instrument collection at Battling Blades — a curated selection of brass, woodwind, and string instruments including trumpets, tubas, French horns, cornets, superbones, saxophones, violins, and related band and orchestral instruments. Whether you're a student starting band or orchestra, a parent shopping for a school instrument, a hobbyist returning to playing after years away, or a musician looking to add a second instrument to your collection, this collection brings together available instruments at competitive pricing.

These instruments are part of an inventory we've worked to keep available for the customers who want them, and we offer them at pricing that reflects our goal of moving stock into the hands of players rather than letting it sit. Quality varies by piece — some are student-grade instruments well-suited to beginners and school band programs, others are intermediate-level instruments suitable for more serious players. Specific brand, model, and condition information appears on each individual product page, so checking the specs of any instrument you're interested in is the best way to confirm it matches what you're looking for.

What's in the Music Collection

The music collection covers a range of band and orchestral instruments. Brass instruments include trumpets, cornets, French horns, tubas, superbones (a combined trombone-with-valves hybrid), and related brass family pieces. Woodwind instruments include saxophones (alto, tenor, and other variants depending on current stock), clarinets, flutes, and related woodwind family instruments. String instruments include violins and related orchestral strings. Available stock rotates as items sell, so the specific instruments on hand at any given time may vary — checking back periodically is the best way to see what's currently available.

Who Should Buy from This Collection

These instruments are best suited to student musicians entering middle school or high school band and orchestra programs where a starter-quality instrument is appropriate, parents shopping for school instruments on a reasonable budget, adult beginners and returning players exploring an instrument without committing to professional-grade pricing yet, secondary or backup instruments for players who already have a primary instrument and want a spare or experimental second piece, and music teachers and school programs looking for affordable instruments for their students. Serious advanced and professional musicians shopping for top-tier gear are typically better served by specialty music retailers with dedicated brass, woodwind, or string departments and broader high-end inventory.

Buying a Musical Instrument Online

Buying instruments online comes with some considerations worth knowing. For student and beginner instruments, online purchase is generally fine — the differences between starter instruments are modest, and most issues that arise can be addressed with a basic setup adjustment at any local music shop. For more advanced or professional instruments, many musicians prefer to play before they buy, since playing feel varies significantly between individual instruments even of the same brand and model. If you have access to a local music shop or band director, getting their opinion on a specific instrument before purchasing can be worth the effort, especially for stringed instruments where individual variation matters most. Most instruments benefit from a professional setup or check-up after purchase to ensure proper playability — budget for that as part of the total cost when buying any instrument.

Browse the collection below to see currently available instruments. Each product page includes specific brand, model, and condition information.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does Battling Blades sell musical instruments? Music instruments are part of an inventory we worked with in the past and continue to make available to customers who find what they need here. The selection isn't the primary focus of our business — swords, knives, axes, and related blade products are our main catalog. The music inventory is available at competitive pricing as we work to place these instruments with players who'll use them.

Are these instruments good for beginners? Many of the instruments in this collection are well-suited to beginning students and school band programs. Quality varies by specific instrument — student-grade pieces are appropriate for beginners and intermediate players, while more advanced players may prefer specialty retailers with broader high-end selections. The product page for each instrument provides specific details that will help you assess whether it's a fit for your skill level and intended use.

Do instruments need any setup or adjustment after purchase? Most musical instruments benefit from a professional setup or check-up after purchase — particularly stringed instruments (which often need bridge adjustment, sound post positioning, and proper string tension), woodwinds (which may need pad and key adjustment), and brass instruments (which may need valve oiling, slide greasing, and general tune-up). Most local music shops offer setup services for reasonable prices, and the cost is worth the playing improvement. Budget for a basic setup as part of your total cost when buying any instrument.

What's a superbone? A superbone is a hybrid brass instrument combining a trombone's slide with valves — essentially allowing the player to use either traditional trombone slide technique or valve fingerings (similar to a trumpet or euphonium). It's a specialty instrument popular with jazz musicians and players who want the slide expressiveness of a trombone combined with the speed and precision of valves. Maynard Ferguson was the most famous superbone player and helped popularize the instrument in the late 20th century. Superbones are uncommon in school band programs but appear regularly in jazz ensembles and professional brass sections.