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4BR Shop: Heavy Bottom Caps for Besson Prestige cornets

The perfect little Christmas present for the player who wants to make an even bigger sound on their Prestige cornet in 2020...

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  The heavy bottom cap has been designed for the Prestige cornet

The 3rd valve heavy bottom cap in gold plate has been designed specifically for the market leading Prestige cornet.

Sold all over the world, the heavy bottom cap centres the notes and makes them far more secure, helping in terms of sound and projection. It's 38mm long and the same diameter and thread as your instrument.

Approval

They are also available on 1 months' approval anywhere in the world, so try it in rehearsals and concerts. If it's not for you, simply return it for a full HBC refund.

Price: £82.00

Go to: https://4barsrest.shop/product/master-11-copy-copy-copy-copy-copy-copy-copy-copy-copy-copy/

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