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John Packer looking forward to seaside trip to Torquay

The great team from John Packer will head to Torquay this weekend to give their customers plenty to try and buy with plenty of brilliant deals and savings.

John Packer
  There will be plenty of fantastic seaside deals to be had in Torquay thanks to the team at John Packer.

The John Packer stand will be on show this weekend at the popular South West Brass Band Association 70th annual championships in Torquay.

Showcase selection

The team will be there all day to showcase a large selection of new and used instruments, mutes, mouthpieces and accessories.

If you have never blown a pBuzz or a Wedge mouthpiece, then now's your chance — so don't miss out!

There are plenty of great deals to be bagged and some very, very special show pricesJohn Packer

Great deal

There are plenty of great deals to be bagged and some very, very special show prices.

Give us a call

As always, if you want to make sure there is something there to tickle your fancy, why not give us a call and we can bring it with us!

Give Steve a call 01823 282386

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