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More brass for less brass at John Packer

There are some absolutely sizzling early summer deals on at John Packer Ltd at the moment – so hot they would be ideal to play on next to a weekend BBQ!

John Packer
 

Roundstamp Baritone – REF656031

http://www.johnpacker.co.uk/Catalogue/Second-Hand-Ex-Demo/Second-hand-Instruments/Baritone-Horns/Client-Sale-Baritone-Bb-Boosey-Hawkes-Roundstamp-Sovereign-656031#.U3MezIFdXAk

Highly sought after Boosey & Hawkes 'Roundstamp' Sovereign Bb baritone — including a hard case and mouthpiece.

This professional level instrument is in good mechanical and cosmetic order and appears to have been recently re-plated. It would be ideal for any player looking for an older professional model with the famous B & H 'Roundstamp' sound.

Sizzling Price: £1,999.00


Roundstamp Euphonium – REF656032

http://www.johnpacker.co.uk/Catalogue/Second-Hand-Ex-Demo/Second-hand-Instruments/Euphoniums/Client-Sale-Euphonium-Bb-Boosey-Hawkes-Roundstamp-Silver-656032#.U3MfF4FdXAk

Extremely popular Boosey & Hawkes 'Roundstamp' 967 Sovereign Euphonium in good condition — including a hard case.

The instrument is in good order with just a few very minor blemishes and would be ideal for any player looking for an inexpensive route into the world of professional level euphoniums.

Sizzling Price: £2,800.00


King 3B Trombone – REF656042

http://www.johnpacker.co.uk/Catalogue/Second-Hand-Ex-Demo/Second-hand-Instruments/Trombones/Client-sale-King-3B-Bb-trombone-656042#.U3Mfi4FdXAk

A fabulous King 3B Bb trombone in great order — including a hard case and mouthpiece.

The ever popular King 3B is a very versatile and well respected instrument. This one is in great shape with just a little normal lacquer wear around the grip and small blemishes.

Importantly, the slide is very smooth and in great shape.

Bore size .508", yellow lacquer finish.

Sizzling Price: £1,250.00


Smith-Watkins Artist Cornet – REF656025

http://www.johnpacker.co.uk/Catalogue/Second-Hand-Ex-Demo/Second-hand-Instruments/Cornets/Client-Sale-Smith-Watkins-Cornet-Bb-Soloist-silver-plated-656025#.U3Mft4FdXAk

A brilliant Smith-Watkins ‘Soloist’ professional level Bb cornet, with 2 gold plated leadpipes in excellent condition — including a hard case.

Designed by Richard Smith the cornet has the unique facility for swapping leadpipes which makes it extremely versatile in meeting the demands of a variety of musical genres and environments.

This instrument is six and a half year old, but is in great order and would be ideal for any player looking for a superb cornet at a great price.

Sizzling Price: £2,000.00


More besides

There’s much more besides as we have some super sizzling offers on other instruments:

Go to:

http://www.johnpacker.co.uk/Catalogue/Second-Hand-Ex-Demo/Second-hand-Instruments#.U3IuDIFdXAk] for our full catalogue of second hand instruments.

For more information, or trials on any of these instruments listed above, or if you’re interested in selling your old brass instrument, please contact our brass department on 01823 282386 (menu option 1), or email sales@johnpacker.co.uk

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