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New JP Rath Trombone set for Texas lift off

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John Packer Musical Instruments and Michael Rath Trombones have annoounced the lift off date for their long-awaited Bb/F student trombone.

Lift off

With John Packer now making a real mark on the American market place, the trombone will be launched at the International Trombone Festival in Austin, Texas on July 7th.

In the last 12 months, the JP231/Rath and JP230/Rath have set new standards for 'student' instruments and the initial reaction to the new Bb/F models suggest that these may be even more successful.

In the last 12 months, the JP231/Rath and JP230/Rath have set new standards for 'student' instruments and the initial reaction to the new Bb/F models suggest that these may be even more successfulJohn Packer

Stop and have a try

If you're at the ITF in Austin please stop at the Dillon Music stand, where you can meet Rob and Mick and be the first to try the JP331/Rath and JP332/Rath trombones.

Both of the new JP331/Rath and JP332/Rath Bb/F trombones will be available from September 1st, or you can pre-order now at www.johnpacker.co.uk and www.rathtrombones.com

If you cannot wait that long the first UK outing will be at the British Open at Symphony Hall, Birmingham on September 4th.

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