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This was the standard finish for the Military line. All but the Super models could be ordered with a distinctive hammered finish on the bell. Other models introduced in the 1930s include the Special, Military, Symphony and French models.

The Super Olds line of trombones, trumpets and cornets was introduced in about 1932 and soon became legendary. These new trombones apparently met with success quickly, and with the help of Earl Strickler and Earl Williams, Olds expanded production to about 200 a year and moved into a large facility by the early 1920s.

Most Olds trombones were made to order at this time. Model designations were Solo, Small Medium, Medium, Large Medium, Large and Symphony, which did not indicate a particular bore and bell combination, but a relative size. From the earliest years, he was offering a variety of bore sizes (.485' and dual bores from. Implementing new ideas patented in 1912 (some of these are incorporated in trombones today), Olds started producing quality trombones on a small scale. It was probably about this time that he first offered his new trombones for sale. This early work was done in a small workshop behind his house, which was just south of downtown Los Angeles.

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Selmer Usa Flute Serial Numbers History Īll along experimenting with trombone design, he was repairing band instruments full-time by 1910. I have had much luck in horns made from the 40s-50s. They are pretty cheap and so you wont be taking a great risk in buying one.

The olds ambassador is a nice horn but it is still a student horn meaning they usually feel more restrictive and have worse intonnation than your bach.

The 500 and 600 series combine the brillance of nickel silver with the characteristic mellow timbres of sterling silver, while the 700 series delivers warmth and expressive color that only the finest silver flutes can provide.

Inheriting the many merits of top-of-the-line Yamaha handmade flutes, these models offer rich, nuanced tonality over a wide dynamic range.

Olds and Sons, based in Mountainside, New Jersey. Reynolds in 1964) have since been bought and revived in 1983 by a new company under the name F.E. The Olds and Reynolds names (Olds merged with F.A.

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That plus competition from other companies and cutbacks in school music budgets led to the firm going out of business in 1979. Construction quality declined as production quotas were emphasized.

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I will attach photos if necessary.īy the late 1960s or early 1970s, although still producing some professional level instruments, the company had become better known for mass-produced student instruments. I was trying to find the value of this horn, also. I need some pads replaced and has one of the valve covers that has lost the screw and has come lose. Is there a database where I can find age or more information about it.

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I have a Parisian Ambassador sax with serial number 048511. Inheriting the many merits of top-of-the-line Yamaha handmade flutes, these models offer rich, nuanced tonality over a wide dynamic range. That is to say the section that should be greased is as shiny as the rest. The slides have lacquer on them and I'm referring to the part that is supposed to be inside the tubing. It has the serial number '965963' stamped on the valve section and the words 'Olds Ambassador, Fullerton, Calif.' Stamped on the bell.