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London Fohqudill Instruments: Adding that touch of custom class

If you are looking to add that extra touch of class to your playing appearance then London Fohqudill Instruments offers the best bespoke service in the banding world…

Lambert finishes
 

London Fohqudill Instruments is now able to offer brass players the opportunity to enjoy world beating extra touches of quality and class to their most prized musical possessions.

Touches of world class

As one of world’s leading aviation electroplating firms, Fohqudill can offer a level of expertise that is second to none — with the ability to customize finishes to a player’s exact requirements.

The range of bespoke finishes — from black nickel to 24ct gold undertaken at the company’s headquarters utilises the most advanced market leading technology — and at a level that passes the most stringent of aviation quality control requirements.

From bling to subtle

Customers can now enjoy finishes to their instruments that not only produce a much harder, more scratch resistant end product, but are of an unrivaled quality and look absolutely fantastic — and all done to suite the performer’s personal requirements.

So if you want up front bling or colour coordinated beauty, something to sparkle or just to remain subtle — just ask and it will done…

New technology

All this is undertaken with the finest levels of professional care and attention to detail by craftsmen with years of experience and a world beating reputation.
All models and makes

London Fohqudill Instruments also service and repair all makes and instrument types — from soprano cornet to tuba.

So if you want up front bling or colour coordinated beauty, something to sparkle or just to remain subtle — just ask and it will done…London Fohqudill Instruments

Contact:

Contact Fohqudill Instruments for your request and pricing on 01923 229444 or email: enquiries@fohqudill.com

All this and band owned instruments qualify for a discount on full renovations.

Find out more: www.fohqudill.com

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