AboutMike 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.
Question Hi, I bought a King 2001 Silver Flair trumpet new back in 1983 and it is still in mint condition today. I have only played it on rare occasions and always babied it. Can you tell me how much you think it might be worth? Also how does it compare to present day trumpets? Is it a professional or intermediate player? Do you know the type of valves it uses? Thanks!
Answer Wes, I still consider the 2001 to be a pro level horn. It was before the Flair became the 2055 and an intermediate level horn. The 2001 is a large bore and is fairly rare. I would say in mint shape it is worth around $1000. I had a 2000 and loved the nice warm full sound. They compare very well to a Strad.
