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Raw Brass makes Norwegian debut

Raw Brass flugel and cornet to make debut at premier Norwegian entertainment contest this weekend in Stavanger.

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Friday, 31 October 2014

        

The much sought after Ray Farr Signature Raw Brass instruments will be on show in Norway this weekend.

Following the enthusiastic reaction of oversea visitors to the County Instruments stand at the Royal Albert Hall recently, all asking how to get their hands on the Ray Farr Signature Raw Brass flugel and cornet, County Instruments will be exhibiting them at the Siddis Entertainment Contest in Stavangar, on Saturday 1st November.

Now the Norwegians can see why everyone is talking about a bit of Raw.....

        

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