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John Packer 372 Sterling Alto Horn- By Paul Riggett (boosey & hawkes ex Manager)

Estimated price for orientation: 1 350 $

Category: Alto Horns
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Description
Brand: John Packer Items Included: Case, Mouthpiece
Model: 372 Sterling Skill Level: Professional
Finish: Silver-Plated Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Bell Material: Brass


The JP372 Sterling is John Packer's flagship Eb Tenor Horn. Created in collaboration with Paul Riggett of Sterling Musical Instruments, a fusion of professional level Sterling components and design with the affordability and durability normally associated with the JP brand. Widely respected as one of the leading designers and manufacturers of brass instruments in the UK, Paul previously worked as a production manager at Boosey & Hawkes before creating Sterling Musical Instruments in 1987. The JP372 Sterling features a variety of exclusive Sterling design components that have managed to capture the spirit of Sterling within a JP Instrument.The instrument features a hand spun bell providing players with beautiful warm sound. A custom Sterling lead pipe ensures a truly professional Key:Eb
Bore :.466" (11.84mm)
Bell :8" (203.20mm) High Grade 80:20 Brass
Valves :Stainless steel valves
Waterkeys :4
Finishes :Lacquer, Silver Plate
Additional features :Lyre box, Hand spun bell, Bell ring,
Supplied with :Denis Wick Mouthpiece, Hard case, Ultra-Pure maintenance kit