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Advert: First Brass

First Brass will be literally giving away stock at Butlins — so get your hands on some great bargains!

Virtuosi
 

Virtuosi retailers First Brass and JP Music will be literally giving away stock for free at this weekends Butlins Championships.

Large selection

As well as a large selection of Virtuosi instruments and gigbags available for sale, they will be offering free gifts with every Hercules instrument stand purchased, and special deals of up to 50% off RRP on York 'Eminence' and 'Preference' instruments from cornets to tubas (You will need to be quick to catch the best deals).

As well as a large selection of Virtuosi instruments and gigbags available for sale, they will be offering free gifts with every Hercules instrument standFirst Brass

Show deals

There are special show deals on Yamaha Eb and Bb cornets, a selection of late model second hand Besson instrument bargains, a number of specially discounted Denis Wick & Mike McClean `B` grade mutes, and for the second year running there will be a selection of new and second hand instruments for sale all at £99-00 each including case, mouthpiece and care kit !!!

Get there quick, otherwise you may be disappointed!

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