John Packer Euphoniums

[Ken Kugler]

Wondering if anyone has played the John Packer Euphoniums the JP274 & the JP374. Specifically does anyone have an opinion regarding one model versus the other. From what I can tell the 274 is yellow brass with an 11" bell while the 374 is gold brass with a 12" bell. The 374 costs more $$. Any opinions would be appreciated.

[DouglasJB]

Talk to Bloke, he knows best about the John Packer instruments.

[Ken Kugler]

Thanks

[MusicSmiths]

I've had my JP Sterling 374T for about a year. I think it plays well. I haven't had the chance to try or own a bunch of euphoniums, but my understanding from other people I've talked to is that it's like bloke says above - it's a Sovereign style horn. The trigger comes in handy for me on the Eb, E, and F above the staff.

[iMav]

I keep seeing references to “bloke”…and yet, I don’t see any of these posts that folks keep referencing.

What gives??!!

[hup_d_dup]

He was a member of this forum but got angry and quit. He also had all of his previous posts deleted.

Hup

[ronr]

You can find Bloke on the other tuba forum