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Advert: John Packer Ltd

Fantastic bargains to be bagged at John Packer from Besson and Yamaha

John Packer
 

The brass department at John Packer Ltd in Taunton has been clearing space for new stock and are pleased to offer some ex-demo professional level instruments at incredibly low prices.

Besson BE928:
Large bore silver plate Bb Cornet — £1,730 (RRP £2,307.17)

Yamaha YCR8335GB Xeno:
Large bore gold brass bell/silver plate Bb Cornet — £1,634 (RRP £2,204)

Besson BE967:
4 Valve compensating Euphonium in silver plate — £3,999 (RRP £5,490.82)

Display

Please note that these instruments have been on display in the John Packer shop but are close to perfect condition.

Ex-demo models are frequently available at knock down prices, so please call Steve Herbert or Tommy Allen on 01823 282386 (menu option 1) for further details.

Ex-demo models are frequently available at knock down prices, so please call Steve Herbert or Tommy Allen on 01823 282386John Packer

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