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Pro level cornets at John Packer

John Packer adds yet more choice to their fantastic selection of professional level cornets.

Cornets
 

John Packer Ltd is offering a huge selection of superb cornets to give our customers the very best choice.

Recent additions include:

Sterling Cornet Bb 1025S Virtuoso:
Our price: £2,089.50 (inc VAT)

The Sterling 1025S is a pro level large bore silver plated cornet with 1st and 3rd triggers. With a large and powerful sound, its effortless upper register and accurate intonation will surpass all of your expectations!

This outstanding cornet will meet the demands of all solo and band requirements.

http://www.johnpacker.co.uk/Catalogue/Brass/Cornet/Bb-Cornet/Midrange-Professional/Sterling-Virtuoso-1025S-Bb-Cornet-102612


Getzen Cornet Bb 3850-UK Custom:
Our price: £1,579.00 (inc VAT)

The 3850 has many of the same great features found on all Custom Series trumpets.

This includes yellow brass inside slide tubes, and of course, Getzen's legendary nickel plated, nickel silver pistons.

The 3850 also comes as standard with a seamless copper bell. This combination of features gives the 3850 its trademark, traditional cornet sound and makes it perfect for brass band settings.

http://www.johnpacker.co.uk/Catalogue/Brass/Cornet/Bb-Cornet/Midrange-Professional/Getzen-Cornet-Bb-3850-UK-Custom-in-lacquer-or-silverplate

Free Delivery

Free UK delivery is available when purchasing instruments on the John Packer website.

Call Steve on 01823 282386 or email steve@johnpacker.co.uk for more details, or to arrange a trial.

Free UK delivery is available when purchasing instruments on the John Packer websiteJohn Packer Ltd

Second hand gems

To see all the instruments in our second hand department, visit: http://www.johnpacker.co.uk/Catalogue/Second-Hand-Ex-Demo/Second-hand-Instruments

Further news

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