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Advert: Virtuosi Classic & Regency launch

Two new ranges of instruments from Virtuosi are set to be launched at Butlins.

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This weekends Mineworkers Championships at Butlins see the official launch of Virtuosi Instruments New UK produced Classic and Regency range of instruments, from Eb soprano Cornet through to BBb Bass.

Full range

The full range along with the Virtusoi 2000 range an inexpensive range of instruments ideal for today's Youth Bands can be and seen and tried on the First Brass and JP Brass trade stands within the main trade stand area.

The full range along with the Virtusoi 2000 range an inexpensive range of instruments ideal for today's Youth Bands can be and seen and tried on the First Brass and JP Brass trade stands within the main trade stand areaVirtuosi

Helping archive

Virtuosi are also pleased to be sponsoring the new Regency Euphonium which can be seen on the Brass Band Archive stand this weekend and can be yours for a price of a raffle ticket, all proceeds go to the Brass Band Archive, for more details visit the stand.

Mike McClean mutes

Virtuosi are also pleased to anounce Mike McClean will be available on the First Brass stand during Saturday and Sunday, with his range of mutes now being used by many of the top players and bands in the country here is a great opppurtunity to come and discuss with him your own or your bands specific requirements.

A number of ex-display mutes will be available on the stand at up to half price however be quick before they go.

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