Delivery information & pricing

Delivery methods

We despatch orders quickly and efficiently. Orders processed before 1pm are very often despatched on the same day (subject to payment terms and stock availability). Orders placed after our couriers have collected will usually be shipped the following day. We use a variety of couriers and shipping methods to ensure that orders are shipped and delivered quickly and safely. We can call upon a number of additional couriers during busy periods.

Delivery charges

Our carriage charges are normally calculated according to order contents as below:


UK mainland

Most instruments & accessories £3.75 ex.VAT (£4.50 inc.VAT)
Free over £50 inc.VAT
Large items
(Music stand trolleys)
£17.50 ex.VAT (£21 inc.VAT) for first item
£12.50 ex.VAT (£15 inc.VAT) for each subsequent item


Northern Ireland, Scottish Highlands & Islands, & Channel Islands

Most instruments & accessories £22.50 ex.VAT (£27 inc.VAT) per order
Large items £50 ex.VAT (£60 inc.VAT) per item


Republic of Ireland

Most instruments & accessories

£0 to £250 - £25 ex.VAT
£250 to £500 - £40 ex.VAT
£500 to £1000 - £60 ex.VAT
£1000+ - £100 ex.VAT

Large items £75 ex.VAT for first item
£50 ex.VAT for each subsequent item


Mainland Europe and Rest of World

If you would like to order from us, but you live outside the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, or Republic of Ireland, please email us at sales@frederickhyde.com with your enquiry and we will do our best to help.


Orders paid before 1pm are normally despatched the same day subject to availability.

Couriers are contracted to deliver Monday to Friday only.