Trumpet/Selmer Trumpet

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Expert: Mike Pawul - 6/9/2009


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Mouth piece receiver 25
Selmer trumpet made in Paris, France
Horn has an etched design looks floral

Thanks for all your assistance.

Jeff


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While my daughter was playing in High School band I purchased a Selmer Trumpet # 16508 from a co worker who had it he said about 40 years. The case is uses a zipper so it would appear to be a old one. Can you tell me when it was made? Do you have an estimated value if in good to very good condition?

Thanks,

Jeff

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Jeff, Sorry for the delay but I had to work 11 days at 12 hours a day and today is my first day off. Please tell me if it is a US Selmer or a Paris Selmer. They have very different values. Also can you tell me the markings on the horn as well as any numbers on the mouthpiece receiver?

Expert: Mike Pawul  

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Jeff, Thanks for the extra info. The horn is a pro model Selmer large bore horn. Demand is always high for the large bores since many pro players like them for their sound qualities. Your horn dates to 1955. In very good shape it should be worth between $400-600.

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Mike 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 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

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 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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