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Exclusive mouthpieces from K&G help David Thornton to Albert Hall success — so why not try one for yourselves?

David Thornton
 

K&G mouthpieces sold through John Packer Ltd has congratulated Brighouse & Rastrick’s star euphonium player David Thornton on winning the prestigious ‘Best Soloist’ award at the recent National Championships of Great Britain Finals at the Royal Albert Hall in London.

Prestigious award

"We are delighted David won such a prestigious award — especially as he did so playing on the K&G 3.5D mouthpiece.

It was an amazing achievement from an amazing player, and goes to show that if you want to be the best then you have to play on what we believe are the best mouthpieces in the world."

John Packer Ltd is the exclusive UK stockist for K&G mouthpieces.

We are delighted David won such a prestigious award — especially as he did so playing on the K&G 3.5D mouthpieceK&G mouthpieces

Interested?

If you are interested in trying one, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with Steve, our Brass specialist atsteve@johnpacker.co.uk or call the shop on 01823 282386 (menu option 1).

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