
The average trumpet, but it stands far apart from the new ones in that it's tone is as thick and dense as iron. 'It aint no small sound that the Super produces. One Olds enthusiest describes it as follows, The playing characteristics of the SUPER is quite unique and has been described as 'DENSE'. Since the beginning of production, the SUPER was infused with an extra metal engraved tone ring just behind the rim of the bell (approximately 1/2' wide). The SUPER came before the 'Recording', the 'Opera', and the 'Mendez' models.
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Olds reputation for professional quality may have been established when they first created the SUPER model. Olds Super trumpet was produced in Fullerton, California. Price: $650.00 Price includes Shipping and Insurance (USA sales only)
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Instrument: Brass with Nickel Silver 'Tone Ring' on the Bell and Nickel Silver Highlights - all Valve Serial numbers match the Serial number of the trumpet. He doesn't play, the horn actually belongs to his brother who has recently been deployed (active military). Posted: Mon 1:00 pm Post subject: Olds Ambassador - Serial Numbers I just discovered Sunday that a friend of mine has an Olds Ambassador. 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. UPDATE: I now have a report of an Olds Recording trombone s/n 56,668. I don't have evidence that such a trombone exists but I haven't really looked hard for it since my focus has been on trumpets and cornets. Note that discovery of a trombone with a serial number between 48,000 and 100,000 would disprove the Agard account.
