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've recently put my hands on a Mt Vernon. Its in near mint condition. One owner. Will it hurt the value to have a Bach first valve slide installed? Will it hurt the value to reverse the first valve slide for better action?
Answer Chris, Did you buy the horn to play or collect? If you want to resell it then leave it as is. Adding and changing parts does hurt the value in that case. If you bought it to play then make the changes you want to it. The value will be affected but you will have it set up the way you want. Truthfully it will make it a slightly better player.
