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Advert: John Packer Musical Instruments

There has been a great response to our great prize — so why not give it a go and get your hands on some very special mutes from Denis Wick.

John Packer and Denis Wick
 

John Packer Ltd and Denis Wick have teamed up in a fantastic competition to give away £250 worth of mutes.

Easy to enter:

This unique competition is really easy to enter – just follow the link below:

https://apps.facebook.com/sweepstakeshq/contests/218619

The winner will receive a set of Dennis Wick mutes of their choice up to a recommended retail value of £250John Packer Ltd

£250 of Denis Wick mutes

To enter simply fill in your name, email and instrument. The winner will receive a set of Dennis Wick mutes of their choice up to a recommended retail value of £250.

Any mutes can be chosen from the Denis Wick range for any instrument or instruments.

Go to: http://www.deniswick.com/

The prize includes carriage to mainland UK only.

The prize has no nominal value and cannot be exchanged for cash. The winner is picked at random and will be notified by email.

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