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Advert: Normans Musical Instruments

Buy one get one free. A fantastic new deal from Normans can see you get your hands on a brand new Besson cornet.

Normans
 

In fantastic new offer from Normans, buy a Besson 'Sovereign' or 'Prestige' cornet and we’ll give you a Besson BE1020-2-0 Cornet absolutely FREE!

Even at our great prices that’s still worth over £200!

Treat yourself

So don’t feel guilty for treating yourself, you could donate the Normans freebie to a worthy cause or why not convert another member of your family into a brass player?

Contact

Simply contact our Sales Team on Freephone 08000 281415 or email sales@normans.co.uk to find out more.

You must call us!

Please note that this offer is not available for online ordering and limited to current stockholding so call early to ensure you don’t miss out!

So call on 08000 281 415 now!!!

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