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200 lots up for auction grabs on Monday

There are over 200 fantastic instrument and music lots ready to find a new home at the Ramco on-line auction this Monday.

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  The auction will take place on Monday 1st June

If you are looking to bag a real brass band bargain for yourself or your band, then why not browse over some great ex-Royal Military School of Music instruments which are being auctioned on Monday 1st June.

Over 200 lots

There are over 200 Kneller Hall lots being put up for grabs at Ramco, one of the UK's largest asset management and online auction specialists based in Skegness.

The instruments include Besson Sovereign, Yamaha Xeno, Bach Stradivarius, York Preference and Eminence cornets, trumpets, Besson Sovereign and York Preference euphoniums, Bach Stradivarius, Rath and Edwards trombones, Besson Sovereign tubas, Paxman French Horns and plenty of percussion.

The auction process is simple, clear and transparent with customers registering to bid on-line for the items they are looking to purchase.

The usual terms and condition of auctions sales apply — and should be read on the company website.

Sold as seen

A Ramco spokesperson told 4BR: "This is a great opportunity for musicians or retailers to purchase instruments from this credible, military source. All stock is sold as seen, but an array of images are available to view online.

Unfortunately, due to the current situation surrounding COVID-19, there will be no on site viewing or inspection."

Further information

Although the company is available to answer any enquiries and questions and can be contacted on: sampatten@ramco.co.uk or sales@ramco.co.uk or call: 01754 882207 — 01754 880880.

To view items and to register interest go to: https://auctions.ramco.uk/auctions/7460/ramco-10216

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