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Just one out of ten at UK Brass Hire...

UK Brass Hire has a superb Besson 180th anniversary BBb tuba for sale or hire at the moment — just one of ten in the entire banding world...

Besson
  The 180th anniversary instruments come with the legend stamped on them...

UK Brass Hire has a very special hire deal available at the moment.

Tuba players can now get their hands on the incredible 180th anniversary Besson Sovereign BBb tuba — one of just a limited edition of 10 made in the entire world.

Homage

Now they can either hire or purchase an instrument that pays homage to a glorious past and to the legendary 'frosted' Imperial tubas that were the mainstay of the greatest bands in the world during the 1960s and 1970s.

This limited edition Sovereign though is pure 21st century technological artistry — superbly manufactured and finished in that iconic frosted satin silver plate with bright silver plated tuning slides, finishing parts and inner bell.

The instrument also has special engraving on the side of the bell to commemorate the 180th Anniversary.

This limited edition Sovereign though is pure 21st century technological artistry — superbly manufactured and finished in that iconic frosted satin silver plate with bright silver plated tuning slides, finishing parts and inner bellUK Brass Hire.

Get your hands on one

So why not play your part in something very special — even for a short period of time if you wish, and get your hands on a quite brilliant BBb tuba.

Call today for further details 01433 623242 — and don't miss out...

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For more information go to:
https://www.ukbrasshire.com/INSTRUMENTS.php

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