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Expert: Mike Pawul - 6/4/2009


Question
I bought an old Blessing Elkhart Standard trumpet ( 1955 ) with a Holton Heim model #2 mouthpiece in the case. It is a real old one. I understand that Miles used this model. I see that a new one goes for 35 bucks. How much would this vintage one be worth ? Also with the horn was a mouthpiece that reads " The Perry New York " I can't find anything on this. Do you know anything about this MPC ? Also if in good condition how much do these older Blessing Standard trumpets  made in elkhart go for.
Thanx

Answer
Kenny, The Heim model originals go for about the same as a new Holton mouthpiece, if in good shape. The Perry I can't help you with since the only reference I have is to a Perry in England during the 1920's. The Standard was actually the intermediate level horn of Blessing in their early days. Decent players that were built like tanks. If in good shape they usually go for under $150.

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Mike Pawul

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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

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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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