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 just came across a Blessing Artist model trumpet with the following serial #355142. It is very good condition with minor usage. What would the value of this be? Would it be valued above a B125 or ML1?
Answer Carlos, The horn dates to 1985 and is a pro model. The ML1 would be close to it in value but the 125 is a basic student horn and would not be close to it in sound or value. The value depends on the finish (silver or lacquer), the wear to the horn and valves, work needed, and where and when it is sold. From a music store I would expect it to be over $500. Private sellers could expect between $250-500.
