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Advert: John Packer Ltd

New building work means more space, more instruments and more brilliant deals to be found at John Packer

John Packer
 

To meet the growing demand for their superb range of low brass instruments John Packer Ltd is in the process of expanding its showroom to display a range that now includes euphoniums, tenor horns, baritones and tubas.

New environment

The new environment will enable players to come and try out the new JP instruments, as well as showcase leading brands such as Yamaha and Besson, whilst with further space available, visitors will also see an increased display range of cornets, flugels and trombones.

April opening

The new showroom will be opened soon with special offers available on a range of instruments and accessories.

The new showroom will be opened soon with special offers available on a range of instruments and accessoriesJohn Packer

More information

For further information and to see the progress of the build keep an eye on the John Packer blog at www.johpacker.co.uk/blog or call John Packer’s Brass Manager, Steve Herbert, on 01823 282386 (Option 1)

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