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 acquired a used Frank Holton Collegiate trumpet with serial number 398789 made in Elkhorn Wisconsin. It has a few dents and dings but is playable. What would be a reasonable selling price?
Answer Tom, The horn is a very good student model. It dates to 1965 when Holton quality was very good. The price would depend on the wear to the finish and valves, work needed to put it into top playing shape, and when you sell it. This time of year the price would be between $50-150. Later towards the new school year maybe $50 more at the top and bottom.
