Trumpet/pocket trumpet

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Expert: Mike Pawul - 4/30/2009


Question
my son Ben has been given a pocket trumpet Boosey and Co  serial No 14359. it was found in a "junk" shop. Is it worth  a significant amount of money, or can it just be played for fun. thank you for your advice. from his Dad Ron

Answer
Ben, It depends on if it is a real Boosey. There is a company out of India that has been selling junk horns with the Boosey name on them. If it is real Boosey it would date from the 1870's and be quite valuable. Take it to a music store or contact Nick DeCarlis since he is one of the best old cornet people around. Here is his website:  http://www.vintagecornets.com/

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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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