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Advert: Band Supplies

The new Prestige range is now in stock at Band Supplies — great instruments and all in time for the Regionals too!

Band Supplies
 

Band Supplies are delighted to announce they have just taken delivery of the New Besson Prestige range of professional instruments — including the new 4 valve baritone which received a great review on 4Barsrest.

Brand new instruments currently available in silverplate including hardcase and twelve months warranty are:

Range:

Besson Prestige Cornet
Besson Prestige Tenorhorn
Besson Prestige Baritone (4 valve)
Besson Prestige Euphonium

Quantities are dropping quickly so be sure not to miss out on this superb range of instrumentsBand Supplies

Don't miss out

Quantities are dropping quickly so be sure not to miss out on this superb range of instruments.

Price details

Details of prices are available from www.bandsupplies.co.uk or alternatively pleased contact the Leeds shop 0113 245 3097 or Glasgow shop on 0141 339 9400.

Email leeds@bandsupplies.co.uk or glasgow@bandsupplies.co.uk for more information or to arrange a bandroom trial.

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