In my earlier thread I suggested >>>>>>>>>If you want to think about instruments most closely associated with England....what about the word 'Brass'<<<<<<<<<< and a few took me up on it. If you are looking for a 'current' instrument as Englands National instrument then 'brass' has to be in the answer. If you want something historical that is typically British there is something of a small choice. Concertinas and melodeons are much more 'French' than English I believe. If we are seeking a 'Folk' instrument then I guess we have to go with guitar in spite of its origins....it is the most used in Folk music.