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 My Grandfather has had an old trumpet lying around forever and he and I are getting curious as to how much it might be worth. It's an FE Olds and Sons Military with the Serial number of 7663 or 7668 it's a little hard to make out. It also says Los Angeles CA on the bell near the label.
Answer Luke, With either serial number the horn dates to 1932. The Military model is pretty rare and is very striking with a hand hammered bell. The value is determined by the wear to the horn and the valves and where and when you sell the horn. I rarely see them for sale and when I do they are always over $1000, if in good shape.
