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Great second hand deals at John Packer

There are some great second hand deals to pick up this weekend at John Packer — so get in touch quick before they go...

Yamaha Soprano
  The Yamaha soprano cornet is a fantastic price for a brilliant instrument

John Packer has a fantastic selection of second hand instruments currently up for sale.

Top picks


Here's our current top picks…

(REF 656610) Sterling Tenor Horn: £945
https://www.johnpacker.co.uk/prod/secondhand-sterling-eb-tenor-horn-lacquer

(REF 656659) Yamaha YSL628B 'Bousfield' Bb/F Trombone: £1495
https://www.johnpacker.co.uk/prod/secondhand-yamaha-ysl-682b-039bousfield039-bbf-trombone-lacquer

(REF 676700) Besson 928GS Bb Cornet: £1250
https://www.johnpacker.co.uk/prod/secondhand-besson-928gs-sovereign-bb-cornet-silver-plated

(REF 656709) YCR6610 Eb Soprano Cornet (above): £795
https://www.johnpacker.co.uk/prod/secondhand-yamaha-ycr-6610s-eb-cornet-silver-plated

(REF 656661) YCR2330 Bb Cornet: £425
https://www.johnpacker.co.uk/prod/secondhand-yamaha-ycr-2330-ii-bb-cornet-lacquer

Find out more

To view all our secondhand instruments visit:
https://www.johnpacker.co.uk/shop/secondhand-musical-instruments
or call Matt or Steve on 01823 282386

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