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Advert: John Packer Ltd

John Packer will be at Skegness this weekend with plenty of great instruments, offers, deals and goodies for you.

John Packer
 

John Packer Ltd will be making the annual trip to Skegness this weekend for the annual Butlins Mineworkers Brass Band Championships – and stacked high with a plethora of stock exclusive to the company.

Brilliant

On display will be K&G mouthpieces, Rath trombones – including the brilliant ’00 Series’ – Rath accessories, pro-level instruments, JP Musical Instruments, second hand instruments and a wealth of other brass band accessories and goodies!

On display will be K&G mouthpieces, Rath trombones – including the brilliant '00 SeriesJohn Packer

On hand

Brass Manager Steve Herbert will be accompanied by fellow brass experts and educational representatives Liz Slack and Grenville Moore.

Say hello

Anyone with specific requests for instruments or accessories can contact steve@johnpacker.co.uk beforehand or call: 01823 282386.

Make sure you come and see us and say hello!

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

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