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 Hello I have a bach strad 37 trumpet and I am going to get a
monette mouthpiece. I was just wondering what weight of the
mouthpiece to get. STC-1(light),STC-2(Medium weight), or
STC-3(Heavy weight. Thanks
Answer Brendan, It really depends on the playing you do and the sound you are looking for. For most applications and general playing the standard is the best. Lead players use the slap version more. I play a B4L in the standard version with my 37 because I like the weight and feel it has. My best suggestion is to play both and see what feels best to you. Keep in mind that the mouthpiece alone will not make you a better player but is a tool to add to your playing.
