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Superb second hand deals on fully restored classics at Duchy Brass

Some superb horns, baritones, euphs and tubas have been restored to superb former glory at Duchy Brass — and are waiting to be played on again...

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There are fantastic special offers at Duchy Brass at the moment — thanks to a selection of outstanding second hand instruments that have been completely restored and re-plated by two of the best experts in the business.

Experts:

Duchy Brass has worked with Paul Riggett and his team at Sterling Musical Instruments and Daniel Lambert at the renowned plating finishers FH Lambert.

As a result — all the instruments are in superb condition and come with hard cases.

Horns:
Besson Sovereign 950 Eb Horn (circa 1992) — £1,495

Yamaha Maestro Eb Horn (circa 1990) — £1,195

Baritones:
Besson Sovereign 955 Baritone (circa 1989) — £1,495
Besson Sovereign 955 Baritone, circa 1995) — £1,695

Euphoniums:
Besson Sovereign 966 Euphonium (circa 1987) — £2,195
Besson Sovereign 967 Euphonium (circa 1985) — £2,195

Willson 2900TA Euphonium (circa late 1970's) — £1,995

Tubas:

Besson Sovereign 981 EEb Tuba (circa 1986) — £3,495
Besson Sovereign 994 BBb Tuba (circa 1990) — £3,995
Besson Sovereign 994 BBb Tuba (circa 1996) — £3,995

Customers are welcome to come and test them out for themselves by prior arrangement or have a 7 day trial with free UK mainland delivery.

There are excellent prices given for any brass instruments taken in part-exchange.

Customers are welcome to come and test them out for themselves by prior arrangement or have a 7 day trial with free UK mainland deliveryDuchy Brass

More information:

Further information and pictures: www.duchybrass.co.uk
or contact Duchy Brass on 01736 850142

e-mail: info@duchybrass.co.uk

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