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Advert: John Packer Ltd

John Packer teams up with K&G Mouthpieces.

John Packer
 

John Packer Ltd has announced a new partnership with K&G Mouthpieces, which will now see the leading brand available in stock with immediate effect.

Unrivalled

Gilbert Spiteri of K&G told 4BR: "We are proud to announce our new relationship with John Packer. The K&G Mouthpieces are generating great interest and this partnership will enable players to experience and obtain the K&G models.

John Packer has an unrivalled reputation for excellent service and knowledge and we are very excited by this development."

Range

K&G have developed a range of baritone, euphonium and trombone mouthpieces.

With a design based on years of knowledge and experience, together with applied engineering principles ranging from fluid mechanics to acoustics, the K&G range offers unique benefits in terms of intonation, slotting of notes, musical range, articulation, sound projection, vibration and ease of playing through its efficient design.

The mouthpieces aim to give the musician an outstanding experience.

K&G Mouthpieces will be a great addition for us and will offer our customers a greater choice when searching for the perfect mouthpieceSteve Herbert

Great addition

John Packer Brass Department Manager Steve Herbert added: "K&G Mouthpieces will be a great addition for us and will offer our customers a greater choice when searching for the perfect mouthpiece."

Try them out

To try the new mouthpieces please contact Steve on 01823 282386 or steve@johnpacker.co.uk

Full details of the K&G and its range of mouthpieces can be seen at www.K&Gmouthpieces.com

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