Various music instruments
From early on not only the well-known brass instruments, but various other musical instruments were used by members of The Salvation Army. William Booth consciously wanted a style of music, that was not similar to church music, to attract the people on the streets.
Since the Salvationists went to the people, it was important that these were portable instruments that could also be used outdoors and, easy to carry to different locations. In old photographs one can repeatedly see brass instruments as well as various stringed instruments, such as violins and guitars, but also concertinas and tambourines.
A wide variety of music instruments were offered for sale in the trade departments of The Salvation Army. However, these were not always made by The Salvation Army themselves.
