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John Packer focus on flugels

There are some very special second hand flugel horn deals to grab hold of from John Packer Ltd this week.

Courtois
 

John Packer Ltd is putting the focus on a very special second hand flugel horns this week…

You can now get your hands on a quite outstanding Courtois AC155-R (pictured). This professional level instrument is in excellent condition and has hardly been used.

It's on sale for £1,850.

Take a look

Take a look at it in more detail here: http://goo.gl/h2dvgu

You can also purchase another classic Courtois; model 154 for £1,500 or one of two Getzen Eterna's; one £775, the other £800.

View all flugels

View all the secondhand flugels here:

http://www.johnpacker.co.uk/Catalogue/Second-Hand-Ex-Demo/Second-hand-Instruments/Flugel-Horns

Denis Wick offer

All this and there is still one week left on our brilliant 15% off all Denis Wick products. All you have to do is use the code DW15 offer available online, over the phone, or in the shop

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