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Choice second hand pics at John Packer

There are some fantastic second hand instruments on offer with John Packer at the moment — so be quick if you are to get your hands on them.

Flugel
  The Blessing flugel is one of the great second hand deals on offer

There are some choice second hand picks to enjoy at John Packer at the moment.

Yamaha YCR-2330II Bb Cornet (lacquer)


Code: 656845
A great little student cornet with good intonation and warm tone that also has a nice smooth valve action.

https://www.johnpacker.co.uk/prod/secondhand-yamaha-ycr-2330ii-bb-cornet-lacquer

Blessing XL Bb Flugel (silverplate)


Code: 656872
Good value mid-range flugel with a big sound. Come with a 1st valve trigger to assist with fine tuning.

https://www.johnpacker.co.uk/prod/secondhand-blessing-xl-bb-flugel-silverplate

Besson 928GS Sovereign Bb Cornet (silverplate)


Code: 676700
This is a 1997 gold brass bell, large bore Sovereign model.

https://www.johnpacker.co.uk/prod/secondhand-besson-928gs-sovereign-bb-cornet-silver-plated

B&H Sovereign Bb/F Bass Trombone


Code: 656931
Ideal for any player looking for an inexpensive double trigger bass trombone with a big powerful sound.

https://www.johnpacker.co.uk/prod/secondhand-bamph-sovereign-bbf-bass-trombone

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