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I have purchased a silver trpt with Blessing USA written on the bell...there is no serial number on the bell,But B135 is stamped on the pipe leading to the mouthpiece and A11114 is stamped on the second valve. The spit valves are odd as they open sideways...I am taking the trumpet back up after 30 years and hope I have a good horn...I paid $300 for it....is this a good horn?
Thank you,
Marcie
Marcie, The 135 was a low pro line made by Blessing until a few years ago. They play well and are very good for general playing. It should make a very good comeback horn for you. The horn is around 10-15 years old and should still have many more years to it. The price you paid is about average for one in very good shape.
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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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