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About 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 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
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.

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Trumpet - Director Trumpet

Expert: Mike Pawul - 10/24/2009

Question
We just bought a Director Trumpet Conn. limited 18B and the serical number is S27690, I read your other answer to some bodies elses questions about the same type of trumpet and thought you might give me some information about mine,we got ours at a Goodwill and only paid $15.00.

Answer
Sandra, The S serial number was used in 1973 when Conn was building their horns in Abilene Texas and some were being made by Yamaha in Japan. The 18B is a good horn and follows the Director line. Every time they make changes in the horn it generates a new number and started at the 14B in 1954. The 18B is still a smaller bore and is easier for a beginner to play. They have good intonation and are built solid. At $15 you got a great deal since they typically go for over $100 in good shape. Since you got it used I would have it chem cleaned and have the corks and felts checked.

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