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Great weekend bargains to be grabbed from John Packer Ltd

There are some great weekend bargains to be grabbed from John Packer Ltd this weekend.

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  You can get your hands on a classic New Standard soprano corent

John Packer Musical Instruments has some great weekend deals on some equally great second hand instruments.

Key picks are a Yamaha YAH202S tenor horn at just £450, whilst you could also get your hands on B&H Sovereign (Roundstamp) trombone for a tasty £750.

For those of you who like something a little higher, then why not get your mitts on a classic Besson New Standard soprano cornet for a perfectly pitched £395.

For those of you who like something a little higher, then why not get your mitts on a classic Besson New Standard soprano cornet for a perfectly pitched £395John Packer Ltd.

Check them out

Yamaha YAH202S tenor horn
https://www.johnpacker.co.uk/prod/secondhand-yamaha-yah202s-eb-tenor-horn-silverplate

B&H Sovereign (Roundstamp) trombone
https://www.johnpacker.co.uk/prod/secondhand-bamph-sovereign-547-bb-bbf-trombone-silverplate

Besson New Standard soprano cornet
https://www.johnpacker.co.uk/prod/secondhand-besson-imperial-eb-soprano-cornet-frosty-silver

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See all available instruments at: https://www.johnpacker.co.uk/shop/secondhand-musical-instruments

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