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John Packer: Classic cornets deals at Skegness

There are some fantastic second-hand classic cornet deals at Skegness from John Packer Ltd.

Cornets
 

John Packer Ltd have recently received a number of sought after second hand cornets in the run up to the 2016 Butlins Mineworkers Championship in Skegness — including much sought after 'roundstamp' Sovereigns as well as Imperials, a Sovereign 928, and many more.

These are fantastic instruments — so why not try them out for yourselves?

Highlights include:


B&H Roundstamp Sovereign:
Bb Cornet (Silverplate): £1,095

http://www.johnpacker.co.uk/Catalogue/Second-Hand-Ex-Demo/Second-hand-Instruments/Cornets/Secondhand-BH-Roundstamp-Soverign-Bb-Cornet-Silver-Plate-656394">


Besson Sovereign 928: Bb Cornet (Lacquer) with Rose Brass Bell: £950

http://www.johnpacker.co.uk/Catalogue/Second-Hand-Ex-Demo/Second-hand-Instruments/Cornets/Secondhand-Besson-Sovereign-928-Bb-Cornet-Lacquer-Rose-Bell-656395


B&H Imperial: Bb Cornet (Frosted Silverplate): £350

http://www.johnpacker.co.uk/Catalogue/Second-Hand-Ex-Demo/Second-hand-Instruments/Cornets/Secondhand-B-H-Imperial-Bb-Cornet-Frosty-Silver-656391

Full List:

For the full list of secondhand cornets available
http://www.johnpacker.co.uk/Catalogue/Second-Hand-Ex-Demo/Second-hand-Instruments/Cornets

Skegness

These special second hand items, alongside a wide range of new brass kit will be available to try at the John Packer Ltd stand throughout next weekend at Skegness.

If there is something in particular that you would like to try, please contact Steve Herbert, John Packer's Brass Manager at:

mailto: steve@johnpacker.co.uk

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