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Advert: Helios Musical Instruments

Helios instruments could be just the answer to all your playing needs — and all at very competitive prices too.

Helios
 

Helios UK was launched in mid 2007, with the ability to provide quality brass instruments at very competitive prices.

Christopher Johnston, the founder of Helios UK, is the ex principal Euphonium and Musical Director of several bands in the West Country, gaining many soloist awards along the way. He has had years of experience in the banding movement and has finally managed to have his own exclusive brand produced, at affordable prices.

Not only are the instruments competitively priced they also give FREE delivery to all of UK mainlandHelios Instruments

Free Delivery

Not only are the instruments competitively priced they also give FREE delivery to all of UK mainland!

Sales team

The UK sales team is now in place, with such players as Danny Riley ex principal cornet with the National band of New Zealand looking after the North West.

Clive Parker ex principal euphonium with Fishburn & Ever Ready is looking after the North East, David Wilkinson Principal Cornet of Torbay Brass is in charge of the West Country, and Gary Morris, solo cornet with Bradwell is looking after the Midlands.

The UK team is in place to provide live demonstrations to bands and individuals at the customer’s convenience.

Range

Helios UK have a range of instruments available.

The very exciting 'Premier Cornet', the excellent Flugel Horn, Eb Tenor Horn, the beautiful fully compensating 'Premier Baritone', and not forgetting the gorgeous, superb, fully compensating Euphonium. Brilliant Trombones and Eb Basses are also available.

Special Offer

The current 2008 special offer of 9 premier Bb Cornets & get 1 FREE for only £5355.00 is a great offer to bands requiring a new set of cornets.

March offer

Throughout the month of March we are offering £100.00 off all instruments.

Website

Helios UK do not have a shop to visit as this is another way of keeping instrument prices down, so please visit their web site and see what they have to offer, or contact one of their sales team and see & feel the quality for yourself!

Helios UK are also actively on the look out for Music shops wishing to sell their range of instruments.

http://www.heliosuk.co.uk/

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