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Advert: Sterling Musical Instruments

Sterling does the double — with Glyn Williams playing the superb Virtuoso euphonium.

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Sterling Musical Instruments would like to congratulate Glyn Williams on winning The Stanley Wainwright Trophy for the Best Soloist at the 2008 British Open Championship.

Exclusive

Glyn plays exclusively on the Sterling Virtuoso euphonium, which is the only euphonium manufactured in Great Britain. It is also the only euphonium which offers players a wide choice of options to choose from, to create an instrument which best suits their individual needs & aspirations.

Options

These options include choices of bell material, bell thickness, bell diameter, main slide trigger, heavy weight bottom caps, gold plated fittings & many more.

You also have the opportunity to visit the workshops, to decide upon options & have the instrument built to your exact requirementsSterling Instruments

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You also have the opportunity to visit the workshops, to decide upon options & have the instrument built to your exact requirements. You will be amazed at the ease of playing & response, richness of sound, impeccable intonation & quality of manufacture,which surpasses all other euphoniums.

Virtuoso outlets

Sterling Virtuoso euphoniums are available from:
Glyn Williams Musical Instruments — 07976 628956
Mr. Tuba — 01633 871506

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