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strings

symphonys/hurdy-gurdies

SYMPHONY by David Burns
Diatonic over 1 and 1/2 octaves. 4 strings, currently tuned g' g' (chanterelles) and d g (drones). Attractive mellowed sycamore 'Cantigas' carved soundbox. It has a very nice robust case.
SOLD UK

Symphony

viols

RENAISSANCE BASS VIOL
Instrument is in D, and gut-strung. Made by Rita Shatifan in 1986. Comes with bow and hard case.
SOLD UK

Bass viol

guitars

Acoustic guitar Takamine EG220SC NS Electro-Acoustic in very good condition. Has new set of Earthwood Silk and Steel extra soft strings, cost £9, has had a professional set up and is very easy to play as it has a very low action, but no string buzz. £200 ono. UK.

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'cellos

 

Late 19th century German 'cello, full size, lovely tone. Rebuilt by J E Vickers c.1994. With nickel-mounted pernambuco bow by J E Vickers and hard case. Offers in the region of £2,000. UK

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brass

Blessing cornet. Would suit a beginner. In good condition but not good as new. £450 incl. P&P within UK used to grade 6 standard. Made in Elkhart, Indiana, USA. Very nice complete with valve, mute, case, oil, warranty and music book. Slides are stiff hence the price is a bit low. £150 plus postage to The UK

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Bb trombone. Trevor James Artemis model. Suit beginner/student, as new - hardly played. £140 plus P&P within UK

Trevor James Trombone

Bb King tenor trombone. Would suit a beginner. In good condition but not good as new. £450 incl. P&P within UK

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Euphonium Amati, four valves, with case. Excellent condition. Reduced to bargain price of £250 UK

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Euphonium Four valves, with case. Offers in the region of £250 plus P&P. UK

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post horns

Three English Post Horns, copper, with brass joints and mouthpieces.
1.) Length 48" Key C.
2.) Length 36" Key high F.
3.) Length 28" Key Ab.
Authenticated and valued by Hillary Kay on Antiques Roadshow. Offers for the three in the region of £370. UK

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Baroque trumpet

3-hole baroque trumpet in German style (short form, after J. W. Haas, Nurnberg 1740?) by Naumann workshop (A. Naumann is the owner of Schilke) with leadpipes and crooks to play in 6 keys: D, Db, C, Cb, Bb, A.
Please find more pictures at http://bajardo.multiply.com or email rebajardo@fastwebnet.it for any request. Price £1350. Italy

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woodwind

SIMPSON LONDON PATENT 1850 aprox BOXWOOD AND IVORY FLAGEOLET
SOLD
Michael Dutton, UK

renaissance woodwinds

TENOR CORNAMUSE IN C by Wood
Reduced to £50 +p&p UK

Cornamuse (top) and Glastonbury pipe

GLASTONBURY PIPE
Made from EMS kit (not by current owner), tuning is in Eflat! Sounds well as an alto cornamuse type instrument. Would make good student practice windcap, or played with drum/drone, but obviously poses a problem for consort playing.
Reduced - free to a good home! + p&p UK

SOPRANO SPANISH SHAWM IN C by Moulder
As new, hardly played.
£260 +p&p UK

Soprano (top) and Sopranino Shawms

SOPRANINO RENAISSANCE SHAWM IN F by Moulder
As new, hardly played.
£230 + p&p UK

flutes

19th century 8 key flute Excellent condition. Offers around £500 incl. P&P. UK

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Buffet flute Excellent condition. Offers around £500. UK

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