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Advert: Brass Explosion at John Packer!!!

There is going to be one heck of a brass explosion at John Packers with the opening of its new bespoke brass salesroom in Taunton.

John Packer
 

John Packer Ltd is about to get bigger and better by exploding in size with a superb launch of its new showroom in Taunton.

Massive

Not only does it mean a massive increase in the very best instruments on offer to our customers, but the new showroom is dedicated to providing brass players from students to professionals with a bespoke area to try out the world’s great brands from prestigious makers like Bach, Besson, Conn, Courtois, Holton, JP, King, Mauriat, Rath, Schagerl, Schilke, Smith-Watkins, Sterling, Stomvi and Yamaha and many more.

Special launch

To mark the occasion, we are hosting a special launch event on Saturday 25th May from 9.00am.

There is plenty to catch your eye too — with many fantastic discounts available.

Free tuition

Internationally renowned trumpeter Andy Crowley joins the John Packer team for the day and will be on hand to give free 30 minute tuition to individual customers

Whether it’s a query about performing or advice on your technique, Andy’s experience playing on the Last three James Bond movies, as well as backing artists such as Paul McCartney and Tina Turner will be invaluable in improving your approach to playing.

Also on hand for the day is Grenville Moore, one of the brass world’s most respected instrumentalists in both the orchestral and brass band fields.

Book your slot

So make sure you come along and book your slot with Andy or Grenville by contacting Steve or Tommy, at John Packer on 01823 282386 (option 1) or email Steve at steve@johnpacker.co.uk.

Spaces are sure to book up quickly so let us know soon if you are interested.

Yamaha Neo

Also available to try on the day will be the exciting new Yamaha Neo brass range, which is due to be released in August, including Bb & Eb cornets and EEb tuba.

A professional member of the Yamaha team will be on hand to answer your questions and to discuss the new range, which has been developed in association with Professor David King amongst other leading performers.

To mark the occasion, we are hosting a special launch event on Saturday 25th May from 9.00amJohn Packer Ltd

Goodie bag

And to celebrate John Packer expansion we are giving away a generous JP goodie bag (worth at least £20) to the first 50 customers who visit on the day!

Amongst other things it’ll include a TGI98W Metronome and Tuner electronic combined tuner/metronome and plenty of other music related goodies.

Website voucher

Also included is a special website discount voucher giving 20% off all accessories. There is also a free £50 prize draw too!

This is valid for 12 months and an unlimited number of purchases through our website www.johnpacker.co.uk.

Everyone at John Packer warmly invites you to visit us on Saturday 28 May. They look forward to seeing you there!

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