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Howard Wiseman’s journey to school consisted of walking two miles and catching a train in the rush hour every morning. Problem solved!
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This was fine apart from the three days on which he had to carry his bassoon! At this point the journey would become a nightmare. As a young teenager the weight of carrying the bassoon and the painful handle constantly digging into his hands seemed an unfair punishment for playing such a lovely instrument. Furthermore, the large traditional bassoon case was never welcomed by other passengers on a

packed, busy train. As a solution to the problem Howard made himself a case! The small tubular case was less than half the volume of any regular case and could be easily slung over the shoulder or worn as a backpack. Shortly after, Howard’s bassoon teacher commissioned Howard to make the same case for him. Being Principal bassoon in the English Chamber orchestra and the Chamber Orchestra of Europe, Robin O’Neill was Howard’s perfect first customer! Before long the “Wiseman” tubular bassoon case had spread throughout the professional circuit in London. By the time Howard was 17 cases had been bought by Principal bassoonists in the Vienna Philharmonic, Berlin Philharmonic, Paris Opera and a large number of major European orchestras. It all happened because of the bassoon! The very compact design, stylish appearance and superb protection for the instruments was soon noticed by other instrumentalists. Demand from all other instruments in the woodwind section quickly escalated. As is often the case, someone’s practical solution to a problem, quickly turned into a business.

18/06/2026

Dear all, just a quick note to remind you that the office at Wiseman Cases is closed today and will reopen on Monday, the 22nd of June. The workshops however remain open and emails will be checked on a limited basis.

15/06/2026

Dear all, just a reminder the office is closed. If you have emailed us or placed an order online then we will reply as quickly as possible, or process your order on our return to the office on the 22nd June! Your patience is much appreciated.

10/06/2026

Dear All,
Please note that the office is closed today and re-open on the 22nd June! All emails and orders will be processed and responded to on our return!

02/06/2026

The ITG at the Eastman School of Music was just fantastic. It was lovely to meet so many musicians who wanted to invest in protecting their instruments and to take away the discomfort and worry from travelling.
On the journey back to London, my own trumpets were stowed under the aircraft in the Wiseman Quintuplet travel case, whilst three others stayed with me as hand luggage. This small triple/quad case fitted under the seat on the first flight which was an exceptionally small aircraft. I’d have happily checked it in if necessary; but great that it was a perfect fit under my seat!
We are happy to honour the ITG special deal of 15% off and free personalisation, for anyone wishing to order any Wiseman trumpet case by the end of the coming weekend 7th June 2026!
Simply write to us at: [email protected] to secure your interest in the offer or to place an order.
Best wishes to you all.
Howard Wiseman

30/05/2026

Lovely to welcome so many people to our booth today. Wonderful to be making so many Cases that will take away people’s worry about travelling and provide the ultimate protection for their instruments. All cases are handmade and Wiseman will make for any combination of instruments in the most compact and protective case, made from real carbon fibre or aircraft plywood. Gig-bag weight. Flightcase strength. Shock absorbing suspension within.
Come and see us on the last morning of the ITG if you can!

29/05/2026

Wonderful to see so many cases at the ITG that we made 25 years ago… still going strong and providing the very best protection for musicians’ instruments.
Our triple/quad and cabin-size Quintuplet cases attracted a flood of people throughout yesterday….. do come and see them for yourself if you’re at ITG

28/05/2026

As day 2 starts it’s a good time to reflect on day 1. It’s been Wonderful to see so many trumpeters at our booth all day yesterday. Our first customer even had a matching shirt for our new patterned-case featuring a beautiful William Morris Victorian design!! …. He went with the Carbon fibre triple/quad case in the end!
Great to see Don Cornelius at the Eclipse booth sporting his quintuplet case… fresh from protecting all his instruments from the under-the-plane journey on the flight from Washington.
Do you come and visit us if you’re at the ITG… and take advantage of our special Trumpet Case offer whether you are here or not.

27/05/2026

Wiseman have travelled to Rochester New York for the 50th ITG, which is being held at the Eastman School of Music. Our booth is in room 415 on the 4th floor of the Eastman East Wing building. Do visit us if you are at the ITG and learn about our special offers and how our cases can change your life as a travelling musician.

17/04/2026

The “Tour” wouldn’t be complete without bumping into some Wiseman Cases at the airport! How amazing to end up in the security queue at Frankfurt airport with two Wiseman Case owners… Todd (gentleman flat bassoon) and Bryony ( shaped xs viola case with three bows)! Todd has spotted another Wiseman bassoon case on someone’s back a few minutes earlier… but couldn’t catch up with the speedy bassoonist!

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+442087780752

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http://www.wisemanlondon.com/

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