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 I have a Harry Pedler and Sons trumpet that was Given to me when I was in high school. It has the name of the make and the model edged on the bell and the number 28185 on the 2nd valve. Any information will help .Thank You
Answer Tony, The horn was made in Elkhart Indiana in the late 1920s. Pedler made good student horns and the Triumph was their best seller. The plant was bought in 1958 by Selmer and the name disappeared. They actually play quite well and I have seen several dozen for sale over the last few years. However since the name isn't well known they rarely sell for over $100.
