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Advert: John Packer Musical Instruments

There are plenty of brilliant Besson deals on offer at John Packer — so get in touch pronto!

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You will have to be quick if you want to pick up a fantastic deal at John Packer Ltd who currently have a range of top class Besson instruments available at great prices.

Instruments

Choose from these secondhand and ex-demo cornets/trombones and euphoniums:

Cornets:

Besson Sovereign 928 large bore silver plated second hand cornet in good condition: £875

Besson Sovereign 928 large bore silver plated ex show stock model: £1,695

Euphoniums:

Besson Sovereign 967 large bore silver plated euphonium second hand in good order: £2,500

Besson Sovereign 967 large bore silver plated euphonium ex show stock model: £4,525

Besson 765 International 4 valve non compensating euphonium second hand in good order: £1,195

Trombones:

Besson 220 medium bore Bb second hand student trombone in lacquer: £130

Besson Concord medium bore B/F second hand silver plated trombone: £250

Besson Internation medium large bore Bb/F second hand silver plated trombone: £350

Contact:

For details of these and other great bargains speak to Brass Dept Manager Steve Herbert on: 01823 282386.

Information:

http://www.johnpacker.co.uk/default.aspx

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