The brass-plated body has a 'real-feel' pen diameter of nine milimetres and is coated with quality soft-touch rubber.

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Supporters of Welsh banding blew their own trumpet at the launch of the new national body - Brass Band Forum Wales - Fforwm Bandiau Pres Cymru, at the senedd in Cardiff Bay.

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Encased in brass covers with an ergonomically-pleasing, texturized grip, the MX-1's body is a tactile experience.

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