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Expert: Mike Pawul - 10/23/2009


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Hello: I'm looking for the above in lacquer made during the Boozey & Hawkes years and in "as new" condition. The search is harder now that Buffet Crampon has discontinued the model. Would you have any suggestions? As an older professional, the .460 ML bore suits me better than the .465 L bore on the 928 Thanks. Jack

Answer
Jack, It may be discontinued but there are still a lot of them out there. The horns from the B-H era were great players and either bore was spot on with intonation.I think you would be able to find one through Trumpet Herald, Trumpet Master, or possibly Ebay. It may take a bit of time but there are always some for sale. A Google check came up with several in lacquer and John Myatt lists a few new ones for sale.

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Mike Pawul

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 several bands and have many "old timers" that are familiar with most things that I am not. I collect, repair, and refinish old horns and have sold over 600 with more than 400 on ebay

Experience

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 work on over 900 horns.

Organizations
Kosair Shrine Brass Band and Dance Band, The Notables, The Mello Tones, Bourbon City Brass Band, River Cities Concert Band, Derby City Brass Band, University of Louisville Community Band, Member of Trumpet Players International Network (TPIN), Bugles Across America (BAA), Member of the National Association of Professional Band Instrument Repair Technicians (NAPBIRT)

Education/Credentials
I played at Brunswick High School. I played through college and have a BS in Business Administration from Trinity College. Of course, I am still learning from all my friends that play and work on trumpets around the world.

Awards and Honors
Without being vain, numerous awards and have played in several honor bands.

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