#OLDS AMBASSADOR TRUMPET SERIAL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBERS#
#OLDS AMBASSADOR TRUMPET SERIAL NUMBER PROFESSIONAL#

Note the first and third triggers, as seen on the top-line Mendez! The design had nothing to do with the popular student instrument.

The use of the name Ambassador may seem confusing, but according to the late, famed trumpeter Irving Bush, was selected as being more appropriate for the English market, as in 'British Ambassador'.

#OLDS AMBASSADOR TRUMPET SERIAL NUMBER PROFESSIONAL#

Olds - A-6S Ambassador Short Shepherd's Crook A35,1XX Note: this is a factory-built professional cornet, which was originally made for export to Wales. Olds - Opera 630,1XX (second version - the Opera was almost entirely nickel-silver, with brass details)ġ978 F.E. Olds - Opera 333,1XX (first version - the Opera was almost entirely nickel-silver, with brass details)ġ968 F.E. Refurbished w/Ori Mouthpiece, ProTec Case. Also included are a ProTec case and a non-descript mute as shown. Posted: (4 days ago) OLDS AMBASSADOR Bb TRUMPET (Serial Number 582101, which should date it to late 1966 or 1967).

#OLDS AMBASSADOR TRUMPET SERIAL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBERS#

Also included are a ProTec case and a non-descript mute as shown. Olds Ambassador Flute Serial Numbers - mauigreat. (my Father's trumpet, restoration by Rich Ita's Brass Instrument Workshop)ġ956 F.E. OLDS AMBASSADOR Bb TRUMPET (Serial Number 582101, which should date it to late 1966 or 1967). (restoration by Rich Ita's Brass Instrument Workshop) I continue to search for a Military model cornet. Later, this would become standard on the Olds Military model trumpet and cornet, and an available option on other models as well. Olds 'Hammered Bell' Trumpet (60X) This was made during the first year that Olds made trumpets, and must be one of the first made with the distintive hammered finish on the bell. Obviously a well-cared for instrument, it still has its original case, key, and mouthpiece.ġ929 F.E.

This example had been nicely re-lacquered in the past. Most of the Olds & Co.'s information has is available through their. Both were available with the optional hand-hammered bell, which later became standard on the Military Model cornet and trumpet. The Olds Super Recording being one of the most sought after trumpets of all time and the Ambassador, which became the 1 sold and manufactured trumpets of all time referring to the numbers manufactured and sold. As near as I can tell, this was replaced around 1930 with the design I generally refer to as 'The Olds” or “Standard” - and is the model I play for gigs. Olds - Hammered Bell 7XX collection Tom Meachamġ929 Olds Cornet with hammered bell (881) In the first year of Olds cornet production, the design ws fairly ordinary, and had no model name. This trumpet was previously owned and used by American jazz trumpeter, Andrew Blakeney. It is a B-flat trumpet, Ambassador model, serial 178587, made of brass with 3 piston valves. If you own a cornet or trumpet by Olds, consider entering your data at the OLDS REGISTER website.ġ928c F.E. This trumpet was made by Frank Ellsworth Olds & Son in Fullerton, California around 1955 to 1956. Olds & Sons, Los Angeles and Fullerton, California No images may be used without express written permission.į.E.

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