The latest arrival is the John Packer 123 Clarinet a “simple system” Eb instrument, made from ebonite with nickel plated key work. The quality is impressive and it blows so well. What is meant by “simple system” in this context is that there is no left hand fourth finger F/C key, no forks for Eb/Bb and B/F# and no trill keys. The fourth finger keys present will encourage the development of good finger technique right from the beginning. The instrument is supplied in a compact zipped cloth case with shoulder strap. John Mackenzie