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Don't hush — its a silent giveaway from John Packer

John Packer are not being quiet about their latest great deal. Buy an instrument and get to play in perfect silence for free...

Yamaha Silent Brass
  The brilliant Yamaha Silent Brass mute can be yours for free when you purchase an instrument from John Packer

Throughout October John Packer Ltd is giving away Yamaha Silent Brass practice mutes with brass instruments purchased online.

Yamaha's Silent Brass mutes offer superior muting performance, deliver excellent intonation over a wide pitch range, and offer natural playability.

Instruments

Silent Brass is now also available for euphonium and tuba in addition to trumpet, cornet, french horn and trombone.

Prices start from £78.00 for trumpets, up to £426.00 for tubas, so we are providing one heck of a giveaway!

No code needed

No code needs to be applied: Just select your brass instrument (making sure it's over the minimum spend below), then add the corresponding Silent Brass mute to your basket where it will become free (along with UK delivery!)

Prices start from £78.00 for trumpets, up to £426.00 for tubas, so we are providing one heck of a giveaway!John Packer Ltd

Terms and Conditions

Terms and Conditions: This offer expires 31st October 2016. It cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer or discount.

Minimum spend required of £1000 for trumpets, cornets, french horns, and trombones, and £2000 for euphoniums and tubas.

Second hand instruments are exempt from the offer. The mute itself will be sent separately to the instrument.

Please note that the offer applies to the mute only, and not the pickup which is available separately.

Go to:

https://www.johnpacker.co.uk/

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