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Advert: Willson Instruments

Willson Instruments have made a name for themselves — because they are made to the highest standards possible.

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Skilled craftsmanship and intuition, a sure musical sense and a feel for musicians wishes have made Willson products highly desirable instruments, with a reputation in musical circles of many years standing.

Founded

The company was founded by Willy Kurath Sn in 1950, and under Willi Kurath Jn, the company's philosophy remains unchanged today — small, compact and exclusive.

Willson Band Instruments employs a team of 25 brass specialists, with professional bases in the USA, Japan, New Zealand, Australia, the Benelux countries, France, Germany, UK, Spain, Portugal and Scandinavia.

Willson instruments will be on display at the National Finals in London, so why not come along and try them for yourselveson the Rosehill standWillson

Nationals

The Euro Music Corporation under the Directorship of Aad Contze is responsible for the new UK distribution set up earlier this year.

Willson instruments will be on display at the National Finals in London, so why not come along and try them for yourselveson the Rosehill stand.

Willson is the instrument of choice for Philip Cobb (cornet) and James Fountain (cornet) — two of finest young brass performers in the UK.

Also available:

Rotax rotary tubas and piston valve tubas in: Bb-Eb flat-CC and F
Euphonium models 2900TA and 2950TA

Slide trombones with the revolutionary ROTAX rotors

Eb tenor horns new models specially for brass bands

Celebration Willson Bb and C trumpets Celebration Willson Bb cornets

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