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Expertise
I am familiar with most trumpets, cornets, and flugelhorns. I can answer most questions about playing and musicality. Best of all, if I can't answer it directly I play regularly in five bands and have several "old timers" that are familiar with most things that I am not. I collect, repair, and refinish old horns and have sold over 350 with more than 230 on ebay
Experience in the area
I have played since 1965 and studied with many directors and trumpeters. I have been collecting since 2002 and have over 150 horns in my personal collection. I have done repair and refinsh since 2003 and have done over 500 horns.
Organizations
Kosair Shrine Brass Band and Dance Band, The Notables, The Mello Tones, Bourbon City Brass Band, River Cities Concert Band, University of Louisville Community Band, Member of Trumpet Players International Network (TPIN), Bugles Across America (BAA),
Education/Credentials
I played at Brunswick High School. I played through college and have a BS in Business Administration from Trinity College.
Awards and Honors
Without being vain, numerous awards and have played in several honor bands.
What do you like about this subject?
As my wife will tell you...I am a trumpet geek!
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob | 11/07/09 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | I was able to find this thesis ..... |
| Andy | 11/05/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Timely response, polite, and helpful. |
| Joshua Niswonger | 11/04/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thanks for the info Mike |
| Elliot | 11/01/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks Mike. Info was extremely useful. Really ..... |
| visitor | 10/28/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you for your time and advice ..... |
Recent Answers from Mike Pawul
2009-11-01 lat 60's Buescher Aristocrat Trumpet:
Well there were several changes. Immediately after Selmer took over they changed the thickness of the tubing and the amount of Zinc in the brass. They were saving dollars but it made the horn less focused
2009-10-31 My Getzen 700s:
Joshua, The 700 was designed after the 900 model with some changes over the years. The 700 has had designations change and the 700S and 700SP are not the same as when they first came out. The best way
2009-10-31 Selmer C:
Hey Brad, Thanks for the info on the 72. Selmer has a reputation for worn valves on their older horns. But they can be redone. Hopefully John laps the valves again and that solves the problem with your
2009-10-30 Buffet Crampon:
Matthew, Buffet didn't make their own brass. They were made by a few different companies. So without actually seeing the horn and trying to match features I can't give you a lot of info. About all I can
2009-10-30 lat 60's Buescher Aristocrat Trumpet:
Mike, The horn dates to about 1967 or so. Selmer turned the Aristocrat into a total student horn in about 1968. From 1963 to then they actually were intermediate level horns. The bore changed over those
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