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I HAVE MY DAD'S OLD TRUMPET. IT IS A BEUSCHER 400 TRUE TONE. THE SERIAL NO. 316681 LP 225. IT IS WITH ORIGINAL CASE AND INCLUDES THE ORIGINAL MAINT. & CARE GUIDE. ALSO HAS A MUSIC HOLDER AND 2 MUTES.
CAN YOU TELL ME WHEN IT WAS MADE AND APPROXIMATE VALUE. IT IS IN EXCELLENT COND.
Shelley, The 400 was the top of the Buescher line and is a pro level horn. The serial places the horn to 1949. Several big band players used them including Peter Weuling. The value depends on the wear to the horn and valves, and where and when you sell it. It is somewhere around $500 depending on the above.
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| Comment | thank you so much. not planning on selling. it will go to my older brother. just curious about value for insurance purposes. thanks again shelley | ||
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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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