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 There is an ebay listing for Blessing b-125 and my question is whether this would be suitable for her rather than pay $20 month rental. Thank you so much.
ps: My Grandfather's name was Pawol from Austria/Poland.
Answer Jo, I also am of Polish ancestry. The 125 was the main student horn by Blessing for many years. They play well and are very well constructed. You can usually find them for around $100 on ebay if you are patient. I have seen them go as high as $250 but it would need to be mint to get that amount. It would play better than most rentals and would save you a lot in the long run. It would be enough horn to carry them into high school.
