Trumpet/Conn Trumpet

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Expert: Mike Pawul - 9/12/2006


Question
Are Conn Trumpets any good? Student Models? I know someone who says he may sell his, and he thinks its a Conn Trumpet. What are the Conn Trumpets going for?

Answer
Conn is one of the oldest trumpet makers in the USA. Over the years they have made over 100 different models and several bores of trumpets. It really depends on what year it is and what model it is. Their student models are good except for a few years that they were made in Texas. An older Director model will go for $100-300 depending on the bell and finish. If you find out more information I could give you a better idea. Hope this helped you!

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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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