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Advert: John Packer Ltd

John Packer will have plenty of brilliant instrumentation on show at Cheltenham this weekend.

John Packer
 

John Packer Ltd will be attending the National Championships in Cheltenham this weekend – and have a full range of some fantastic new products on display, including a unique ‘White Rose’ euphonium handmade by Paul Riggett of Sterling Musical Instruments.

Innovation

John Packer Ltd has established a reputation for innovation, following collaborations with Dr Richard Smith of Smith-Watkins, Michael Rath Trombones and Sterling Musical Instruments.

These three highly successful partnerships have been significant to the brass market, with many professional players and teachers turning to the JP range for their high performance at a moderate price.

Feel free to come along and see our friendly staff, who can help with any musical enquiry – beginner, professional, or school queries welcomeJohn Packer

Famous designs

Instruments from the new line of JPSterling lower brass instruments will be available to try out at the John Packer exhibition stand, along with instruments designed by JPRath and the famous modular Rath trombones, JPSmith-Watkins and the professional range of Smith-Watkins instruments.

A large selection of accessories will also be available.

Come along!

Feel free to come along and see our friendly staff, who can help with any musical enquiry – beginner, professional, or school queries welcome.

If you would like us to take anything in particular from our shop we will do our best to accommodate.

Contact

Please contact steve@johnpacker.co.uk or call 01823 282386 to arrange beforehand.

Look forward to seeing lots of customers there!

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