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Advert: John Packer

The best new brass band holiday package deal is now available to help keep you lip in...

Pocket trumpet
 

The Summer is fast approaching and the holiday season is just around the corner, your thoughts drift off to those lazy days sat in the sun on the beach, but then a horrible realisation hits you.......my cornet is too big to take on holiday, so how will I keep my lip in??

Clever chappies

Do not despair, the clever chaps at John Packer Ltd have the answer with this specially designed pocket trumpet called a JP159.

Small but beautiful

Essentially it is a Bb trumpet which is wrapped up extremely small measuring only 230mm in length which can be stowed away in your luggage without taking up valuable clothes space.

Holiday colours

The JP159 comes in a range of wonderful colours to match your Summer outfit — Red/Blue/Green/Black/Silver plate or lacquer for only £138 inc vat which includes a mouthpiece and a easy to carry case!

So why not pack a little something to keep yourself happy whilst sunning yourself by the pool?

More information

For more information call Steve on 01823 282386 or email steve@johnpacker.co.uk

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