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Advert: Geneva Musical Instruments

Geneva is in Rotterdam to bring the very best deals on the very best instruments.

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Geneva will have on their stand on display this weekend at the European Brass Band Championships in Rotterdam.

On display

The nw Geneva Soprano Cornet (Bronze Bell), new Geneva Symphony Trombone Bronze Bell & Slide), the new Symphony Bb Cornet, Flugel and Tenor Horn will all be there — so come and give them a blow.

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Also on the stand will be Tim Messerschmidt, Geneva Benelux dealer, Tim Oldroyd founder of Geneva and new addition to the team, new MD Craig Buchan.

So make sure you come along and try out the very best brass instruments you can get your hands on. You will not be disappointed.

So make sure you come along and try out the very best brass instruments you can get your hands on. You will not be disappointedGeneva Instruments

Used deals

Also on the stand will be these superb used deal — with not to be repeated prices, specially for the European Contest

Soprano Cornets:
Schilke Berylium Bell, Silverplate First Class — £1450

Bb Cornets:
B&H Large Bore Sovereign, Silverplate, Very Good Condition — £595
Besson Sovereign 928BE, Lacquer, First Class — £650
Yamaha Xeno, Lacquer, Very Good, -£750

Flugel Horns:
Geneva Signature, Distressed Gold, First Class — £1500

Baritones:
Besson 955 Sovereign, Lacquer, Very Good — £1500

Call Tim on 07947 533364 for further details.

All instruments carry a 12 month guarantee (this does not include silver or lacquer)

Further information:

Telephone: 0844 249 0000 or 01287 651 558
Web: www.genevainstruments.com

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