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Expert: Mike Pawul - 10/27/2009


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hello.I have bought a Kühnl & Hoyer + case + two mouthpieces
( JK 7C und Meister Hablowetz S3.number 57583
I don't know the model (1970 he tolds me).
I have bought it for $ 220 in a perfect condition.
is it a good trumpet for start to play?
is it a good price?
tank you for the help.
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Nicola, Kuhnl and Hoyer has been making horns since 1948 and has some very nice playing models. The price you paid is good and for a beginner it should be a good starter horn. I would start with the JK mouthpiece since it is a world standard 7C model. The other mouthpiece sounds like a shallow model signature piece. It would be better for an experienced player.

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Mike Pawul

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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

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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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