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Part Exchange boost at Band Supplies

There are plenty of fantastic deals to be had on some great part exchange instruments at Band Supplies — all you have to do is just pick up the phone!

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  There are some amazing deals to be had on part exchange instruments at Band Supplies

Due to a boom in sales over the last few weeks of hectic brass band contesting, Band Supplies in Leeds have the following part exchange instruments available for purchase.

All instruments will be give a complete overhaul and maintenance check where they will be chemically cleaned and polished. All valves and slides will be cleaned and any major dents removed.

A comprehensive three month warranty will be included for added piece of mind.

Soprano:


2 x Schilke soprano cornets with beryllium bells (silver): £1495.00 each

Cornet:


Vincent Bach Stradivarius (silver): £895.00
Yamaha Maestro (silver): £895.00
Besson Sovereign 928 (silver): £995.00
Besson Prestige (silver) Ex Demo: £2,100.00

Flugel horn:


Conn Vintage (silver): £1,200.00

Horn:


Besson Sovereign (silver): £1,250.00
Boosey & Hawkes Sovereign (silver): £1795.00
Courtois Pro (lacquer): £395.00

Baritone:


3 x Besson Sovereign baritones (silver): £1,995.00 each

Euphonium:


Geneva Symphony (silver/gold trim): £3,500.00

Bass Trombone:


Vincent Bach 50B3LO: £1,500.00

Tubas:


Besson Sovereign BE982 EEb (silver): £3,995.00
York Preference BBb (silver): £3,000.00

All prices are inclusive of VAT and include free delivery.

Call the Leeds team to express your interest and ask about a 14 day trial on any of the above.

01132453097 or email leeds@bandsupplies.co.uk

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