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Advert: Top brass this Christmas from John Packer!

There is plenty of top brass at great prices this Christmas from John Packer Ltd.

John Packer
 

There are plenty of great musical Christmas prezzies to be had this year from the John Packer grotto!

Alongside a wide range of new instruments, the team at John Packer Ltd also host a thriving market place for second hand instrument sales.

Highlights

They currently have the following highlights in stock to tempt you before Christmas.

To view their whole range of second hand instruments visit their website: http://www.johnpacker.co.uk/Catalogue/Second-Hand-Ex-Demo/Second-hand-Instruments)

Roundstamp Sovereign cornet

Boosey & Hawkes ‘Roundstamp’ Sovereign Bb cornet in silver plate: £950

http://www.johnpacker.co.uk/Catalogue/Second-Hand-Ex-Demo/Second-hand-Instruments/Cornets/Client-Sale-BH-Roundstamp-Sovereign-Bb-Cornet-655405

Including a hard case and mouthpiece, this medium bore professional level Sovereign cornet features 1st and 3rd triggers which are highly sought after.

There are a few small dinks in the bell section and some scratches, however these are purely cosmetic and will not affect the playing of such a fine instrument.

Ref: CS655405.


Besson Sovereign tuba:

Besson Sovereign 992 BBb bass: £4,500

http://www.johnpacker.co.uk/Catalogue/Second-Hand-Ex-Demo/Second-hand-Instruments/Tubas/Client-Sale-Besson-BBb-Tuba-992-4-valves-lacquer-655007

In yellow lacquer this bass is in good condition for £4500 and includes a hard case and mouthpiece. There are some small dinks and dents present on this instrument but would still be a great asset in your band.

Ref: CS655007


Bach trombone

Bach 42B Bb/F trombone in yellow lacquer: £1,150

http://www.johnpacker.co.uk/Catalogue/Second-Hand-Ex-Demo/Second-hand-Instruments/Trombones/Client-Sale-Bach-42B-Strad-BbF-Trombone-lacquer-655391

This Bach includes a hard case and mouthpiece. This professional large bore trombone will be ideal for any player on the lookout for a famous ‘Strad’ at a great price. Recently serviced and re-lacquered it will look great in your trombone section.

Ref: CS655391

John Packer Ltd’s range of second hand instruments usually sell very quickly and therefore their list can change at short notice, so keep your eyes peeledJohn Packer Ltd

Quick sales

John Packer Ltd’s range of second hand instruments usually sell very quickly and therefore their list can change at short notice, so keep your eyes peeled.

Full details including photographs of these and other second hand instruments can be found on their website: www.johnpacker.co.uk, by emailing Steve Herbert, Brass Manager: steve@johnapcker.co.uk or by calling their shop on 01823 282386 (option 1).

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