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Geneva pass the Duchy to the south west side

The respected retailer Duchy Brass will become the exclusive port of call for Geneva Instruments in the Cornwall, Devon, Somerset and Devon areas.

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The respected brass retailer Duchy Brass has announced an exclusive dealership with Geneva Instruments to cover the Cornwall, Devon, Somerset and Dorset areas.

Brass players can now try any of the outstanding Geneva range (including trumpets) at their store in Hyle, Cornwall and have any questions regarding their needs answered by Duchy Brass owner, Jenny Thomas.

Duchy Brass will also be offering customers the option of band room visits, enabling players to trial instruments meticulously in a rehearsal setting.

Thrilled

Duchy Brass owner Jenny Thomas told 4BR: "I'm thrilled to be the Geneva Instruments authorised dealer in the south west.

Geneva products fit well into the business principles of supplying customers with the very best products on the market for excellent value for money.

I look forward to working with the Geneva team supplying brass players in the south west with their state of the art range of instruments."

Great reputation

Duncan Cartledge of Geneva Instruments stated: "We're so pleased to have agreed the new dealership at Duchy Brass.

Jenny has developed a highly respected business over recent years and has built up a fine reputation for providing amazing value for money and the highest standards of service to her customers.

We look forward to making it possible for more brass players in the South East to try the Geneva range and discover for themselves, why more and more players are choosing our market leading instruments."

Jenny has developed a highly respected business over recent years and has built up a fine reputation for providing amazing value for money and the highest standards of service to her customersGeneva Instruments

Contact

For more information on the Geneva Instrument range at Duchy Brass please contact:

Duchy Brass
Tel: 01736 850 142
Email: info@duchybrass.co.uk
Web: www.duchybrass.co.uk
Address:
1 Tregonning View,
Townshend,
Hayle,
Cornwall.
TR27 6AZ

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