John Packer JP121 MKIV Bb Clarinet
JP121 MKII has silverplated keywork and good dynamic range. This model has
earned a reputation for its full, warm tone and received praise from John
Franchi, a well known London session musician who played the JP121 MKIV
during the 2007 Royal Variety performance
JP121 MkIV Clarinet
Instrument: JP121MkIV Bb Clarinet
Price level: Budget Performance guide level: Beginner/step up
Key: Bb
Features: Benefits:
- Strong keywork For durability
- Silverplated keywork Enhances appearance
- ABS body Strong, resonant and lightweight
- Adjustable thumb rest For comfort
- Accurate tuning scale For better performance
- Woodgrain finish Professional appearance
Accessories: High quality lightweight case with backpack straps and shoulder strap, ‘easy blow’ mouthpiece, mouthpiece cap, ligature, reed
Variations: Nil
Benefits for Customer:
- Reliable
- Sounds good even with a novice player
- Comfortable to play
- Accurate tuning
- Accessible price
- Supports player progress for longer than JP021
Applications and Characteristics:
This superior grade student instrument has earned a reputation for good performance (full, warm tone and good dynamic range) and durability. Widely used in schools and recommended by teachers. It has many applications as a school instrument and on rental/hire schemes and has a good record for reliability. It is supplied with a ‘student friendly’ mouthpiece and responds well to the addition of a professional mouthpiece which will substantially increase its performance capacity.
As played by: John Franchi – London session player
Weight and Dimensions:
3kg 15x25 x38cms (single) 14.4kg 79x39x27cms (multiple)