John Packer JP271SW Bb Cornet

SKU: 101818

The JP271SW builds on the offering of the JP171SW by providing a higher specification option that is particularly popular with training bands and advanced students.

John Packer JP271SW Bb Cornet
John Packer JP271SW Bb Cornet
John Packer JP271SW Bb Cornet
John Packer JP271SW Bb Cornet

John Packer JP271SW Bb Cornet

SKU: 101818

The JP271SW builds on the offering of the JP171SW by providing a higher specification option that is particularly popular with training bands and advanced students.

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The JP271SW builds on the offering of the JP171SW by providing a higher specification option that is particularly popular with training bands and advanced students. This instrument is ideal for students looking for a good value step-up model that will support them through the mid to upper grades.

  • The JP271SW was designed in collaboration with professional brass manufacturers Smith-Watkins and features a number of unique Smith-Watkins components including:

    Exclusive design leadpipe. The leadpipe has been designed to deliver a free blowing experience and to encourage a warm tone.

  • Constructed from high grade 80:20 brass which delivers a warmer, brighter tone than the standard yellow brass as is commonly found in student cornets
  • One-piece bell delivers extra resonance completing this models range of components that help to deliver an exception sound quality
  • Features 1st and 3rd valve slide triggers similar to professional models to assist with tuning
  • High tolerance monel valve for a quick and responsiveaction round off this cornet’s substantial offering.
  • Model: JP271SW, JP271SWS
  • Key: Bb
  • Bell Size: 123mm (4.84")
  • Bore: Medium-Large 11.68mm (0.460")
  • Waterkeys: 2 (Lever)
  • Body: High Grade 80:20 Brass
  • Finish: Lacquer (JP271SW), Silverplate (JP271SWS)
  • Lyre Box: Yes

    The JP271SW is supplied with a sturdy case with backpack and shoulder straps, and an outer pocket perfect for sheet music, a John Packer 4B Cornet Mouthpiece, Ultra Pure valve oil and a maintenance guide with advice to help keep your instrument in perfect playing order.

    All JP Instruments are covered by a comprehensive 2 year warranty against manufacturing defects. Please note this does not cover aesthetic or finish faults. For full terms & conditions visit the Warranty Page.

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Mrs Jean Eustace
Pleased

Having searched the internet for both new and used cornets I decided new gave me more security. The price seemed so reasonable that I was a little anxious . It arrived on time and I took it straight to my teacher for her thoughts. She was impressed. Phew.
I’ve been playing it for a few weeks now and it is easier to get the higher notes than on the cornet I’d been loaned, however this may be due to the slightly smaller mouth piece.

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Jessica Barzillia
Cracking cornet

As a returning player, I spent FOREVER tasking eBay and Facebook marketplace for secondhand Sovereigns/Maestros in my price range..... it was never going to happen. So I started to look at more purse friendly options, and found a number of people praising this cornet.

You see, I was spoilt as a young teen - I rocked up to my local band room fed up there was no local windband for me to play clarinet with. I had no idea that they were a Championship section band or what that meant. After 2 weeks of free tuition, I was handed a Sovereign 928 and quickly contesting in a third cornet seat. I eventually moved to tenor horn, and joined another championship section band while I was away studying. I was never in a position, or had the need, to buy my own instrument. Then marriage, kids etc, and I’ve been out of Banding for coming up 15years and haven’t had an instrument to play.

I’m convinced banding kept me on the straight and narrow growing up (ish, what happens on the contest bus stays on the contest bus, right?!) I would love for my kids to be involved too. I’ve been tinkering with an old cheap battered cornet I found lurking in a pawn shop for £20. And I am definitely going to rejoin my old band in the summer, and once I’ve got my confidence back. And I’ll get my kids along to the starter group too. The band collapsed a few years back, reformed as a training band and have shot back up to 2nd section already.

I wasn’t sure what to expect from this cornet, buying blind. Quite honestly considering the price I was prepared to be a little disappointed compared to my fond memories of my old sovereign cornet and maestro horn. But boy, it blows beautifully. Effortlessly! It’s a good weight and the valves are fast and smooooooth!! I can’t even find a blemish in the lacquer. I know the bore is narrower, if I feel I need a larger bore I won’t hesitate to come back for the 371.... or maybe a tenor horn if I can fight for my old seat back!!!

Thank you so much!
#makingmusicaccessible

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Ozzy
Excellent cornet

I’ve had JP271SW in silver for 6 weeks now and I cannot praise this instrument enough. I was worried about buying it “blind” as I hadn’t heard of them before and I wasn’t able to try one first, but it has exceeded my expectations. When I decided to buy myself a new instrument I researched for weeks and JP cornets kept coming up on forums and I can see why. In my price range I shortlisted this and an Odyssey Premiere as I wanted to buy brand new. I heard bad things about the Odyssey and they never emailed me back when I contacted them twice for more info. John Packer replied to my questions within 24hrs and their reviews were all positive and they offer a 2 week money back offer which gave me the confidence to give them a try.
I play solo cornet in a 3rd section band and this easily matches my playing standard and that if cornets you could pay £1k+ for. I hated the 90’s sovereigns and moved to Yamaha and this cornet replaced my old Maestro. A fraction of the price but hardly a loss of quality. Other band members have played it and are equally astounded at the quality and playability of this instrument. I would advise giving it a clean first if you buy one as my valves had quite a bit of machine dirt on them causing 1st valve to stick occasionally, but once cleaned they are superb!!
I played my first concert on it today including a duet and a solo and it played extremely well. The bore is slightly smaller than I am used to so I have had to adapt slightly but if anything I think it has made me focus more on my tone and accuracy etc. which is never a bad thing! I would like to try the 371 large bore and I may consider swapping to one of these in the future. I have held off writing a review until I had really put it through its paces and now I have I really can’t fault it.
There will be plenty of bands out there playing on ageing instruments bought with lottery grants in the 90’s and replacing them will be expensive, to all of them I would recommend trying the JP range.
Don’t be put off by the price, in the industry I work in I know that price doesn’t always guarantee quality and vice versa. This has been well researched and designed, and backed by Smith-Watkins! By manufacturing these abroad we get to buy a good quality instrument with a good pedigree at a very good price.
Ordering was easy and delivery was quick and efficient. Huge thanks to John Packer!

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Nigel Bogue
good quality at a cheap price

I bought this cornet from John Packers about two to three years ago. Although classed as a student model, I have found this cornet to be a really good instrument. It has the Smith Watkins lead pipe and is very well built. The sound is very good, as is the intonation and is easy to play. Highly recommended.

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