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Advert: Geneva Instruments

Geneva set to launch new cornet with Band Supplies at Butlins.

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Long awaited launch of new Geneva cornet set for Butlins.

Geneva Musical Instruments will launch its fantastic new Verbier Anniversary cornet at the Butlins Mineworkers Contest in Skegness this month.

Handmade

The cornet, which is handmade in the UK is only being produced in limited numbers and demand for this exceptional instrument is already high. Geneva will be only making the cornets until the end of the National Brass Band Championships in London at the Royal Albert Hall.

You can see why demand is so great when you consider that this fabulous instrument can be yours for only £1395.00Geneva

In demand

You can see why demand is so great when you consider that this fabulous instrument can be yours for only £1395.00 (Normal Price: £1895.00)

There are NO gimmicks, you don’t need a voucher or another instrument to part exchange, the price you see is the price you pay.

You will also receive FREE with the Cornet
FREE Lifetime Guarantee
FREE Insurance for One Year through BBIS Insurance

Geneva/Band Supplies

Come to the Geneva — Band Supplies Trade Stand and see why these fine British Instruments are making their mark.

Band Supplies:
Leeds: 0113 245 3097
Scotland: 0141 339 9400

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