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Band Supplies: Outstanding used instruments need new homes

There are some wonderful instruments in need of a new home before the contest season starts again...

Band Supplies
  There are some brilliant instruments in need of a new home from Band Supplies

With the second half of the banding season just about upon us, Band Supplies has a superb selection of used instruments looking for new homes.

All are in silver plate, have been expertly checked over in our workshop and all come with a 3 month mechanical warranty plus free UK delivery.

Soprano:


Schilke: £1,800.00

Cornet:


Besson 927: £995.00
Besson 928: £1,100.00
Besson BE928-2-0 Sovereign cornet (Ex Demo): £1,995.00
Besson Prestige Cornet: £995.00

Tenor Horn:


Boosey & Hawkes (Round Stamp) Sovereign: £2,000.00
Yamaha Neo: £2,200.00
Courtois 180L (Lacquer) £495.00

Baritone:


Besson 955: £2,000.00

Bass trombone:


Holton TR181 (Lacquer): £2,500.00 (superb condition)

Tuba:


Boosey & Hawkes (Round Stamp) Sovereign: £5,000.00 (Fully overhauled)

Vintage Department:


Here we have two very special euphoniums all built low pitch the last of the breed!

All have been through the workshop.

Besson Class A 4 Valve Euphonium: £1200.00
Imperial 4 Valve Euphonium: £1200.00

Also:
Besson New Standard Baritone: £295.00

Get in touch

Nationwide trial available across the UK.

All instruments are available from the Leeds store.

Tel: 0113 2453097 email leeds@bandsupplies.co.uk

All used instruments come with a 3 month mechanical warranty as standard and FREE UK delivery.

Please call 0113 245 3097 and ask to speak to either Chris or Steve.

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