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Advert: Geneva Instruments

Some great deals to be had from Geneva in time for Valentine's Day. Treat you loved one to a new instrument!

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There are some fantastic deals to be had from Geneva Instruments this February.

All in time for Valentine's Day too!

Soprano

1x Schilke Beryllium Bell Soprano, BSP, First Class Condition, £1695

Trumpet

1x Yamaha Bobby Schew Trumpet, BSP, First Class Condition, £725
1x Yamaha Wayne Bergeron Trumpet, Lacquer, First Class Condition, £725

Cornet

1x Besson Prestige (Made in France) Cornet, BSP, As New, £1695
1x Besson Prestige (Made in Britain) Cornet, 24K Grit Blast Gold, As New, £1695

1x Besson BE-928 Cornet, BSP, First Class Condition, £795
3x Besson BE-928 Cornet, BSP, First Class Condition, £725

1x York Eminence Cornet, BSP, As New, £650

Flugel

1x B&S Challenger II Flugel, LAQ, First Class Condition, £695
1x Vincent Bach Stradivarius Flugel, LAQ, First Class but some lacquer wear, £795
1x Yamaha Maestro Flugel, LAQ, As New, £795

Horn

2x Besson Sovereign, LAQ, Lacquer Wear, £895
2x Besson Sovereign, BSP, First Class, £1295

1x Besson 700, BSP, Good Condition, £725.00

Baritone

1x Besson Preference 3V Baritone, BSP, As New, £1200

Trombone

1x King 4B Trombone, Lacquer, Good Condition, £650

Euphonium

1x Besson Sovereign 967 Euphonium, BSP, Good Condition, £1695

Tuba

1x Besson Sovereign 994 BBb Bass, Lacquer, Good Condition, £2895
1x Besson Sovereign 994 BBb Bass, Lacquer, Good but some lacquer wear, £2595

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