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 just received a trumpet on freecycle for my son who is on his 4th year of school band. He is going into 7th grade and still enjoys playing and we came across this free Bundy Trumpet serial A71261. designed by Vincent Bach. I was wondering if it is an ok trumpet for him and what we need to look for as in condition. It has some dents although not large ones. It also has a little dullness in some areas but the valves are all smooth when you push them. I know nothing about trumpets but would love to know anything about this one if you can.
Answer Lorrie, The Bundy was the starting horn for students in the Selmer/Bach line. They are solid and play pretty well for a beginner. If he is in his fourth year he will need a better horn than this in a year or two. Until then he could use it but I would have it chem cleaned and new felts and corks done first.
