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1. OLDS AMBASSADOR CORNET SERIAL NUMBER LIST SERIAL NUMBERS
2. OLDS AMBASSADOR CORNET SERIAL NUMBER LIST INSTALL

Thank you for your consideration and thank you for bidding. International buyers, please do not ask me to ship direct, to state a value for the item purchased other than the actual purchase price of the item, or to otherwise try to circumvent the Global Shipping Services process as I will not accommodate such requests. I will ship internationally through the Global Shipping Services program. Items will normally be shipped the business day following confirmation of payment. Payment must be received in 3 days or less from notification of winning bid or the item may be relisted. Items are described as accurately as possible, however, if you have any questions or need additional information please contact me by email prior to the listing expiration and I will respond promptly. Items are sold "as is" with no refunds or returns unless an item is damaged in shipping, in which case I will refund the purchase price with buyer paying return shipping, provided the item is returned within 48 hours following receipt and sent back in the original packaging. This is a nice horn - doesn't look its 57 year age.I accept PayPal only in accordance with Ebay policy. The valves on this horn are in super condition with great compression.

The case has a storage compartment and is in overall good condition, inside and out. It comes with two mouthpieces, an Olds #3 and a Conn #4, both in excellent condition. The finish is raw brass with nickel trim.

OLDS AMBASSADOR CORNET SERIAL NUMBER LIST INSTALL

The 3rd slide stop rod is missing but a repair shop could install one if desired. There are some imperfections - a couple of small dings on the bell tube and crook and a small one on the lead pipe but not very noticeable. They make good horns for beginning to intermediate players. I do not know if this is the original case. These horns were widely used by school band programs in the Olds heyday and are still popular today due to their quality of build and renowned valve block. The valves match the cornet and work well. The tuning slide is stuck and also the lowest brace that goes from the 3rd valve casing to tubing is loose at the tubing. The cornet plays but is in need of some repair. The auction is for the horn only there is no case or mouthpiece. Prior to ordering please check our Shipping and Returns policy.Īlso note weight indicated in the ad is shipping weight not actual weight of item.This is an early Fullerton, CA made Ambassador, Serial #320443, built in '59 per the Olds serial number list. For auction is an Olds Ambassador Cornet serial number 542232 circa 1966. If you have additional questions send us an email. Valve plating looks good, although compression will benefit from an oil designed for vintage horns (our shop go-to is Berp #3). There is some damage around the bell flare and cracking in the lacquer, although the shape is good overall the bell may have been removed for repair or restoration, see solder joints. There are some small dents on the adjustable tuning slide. There are a variety of tiny pings around the horn.

OLDS AMBASSADOR CORNET SERIAL NUMBER LIST SERIAL NUMBERS

On the clarinet, serial numbers appear on the back of the body of the instrument, on either side of the socket rings where the upper joint.

My stock answer for anybody who comes to me and says 'my kid is in 5th grade and wants to play trumpet - what should I get' - is an old Olds Ambassador cornet. They are commonly placed near the foot joint receiver, or near the top of the body, either on the barrel or near the highest key. Theres a rumor that when Kanstul ran the Olds line that all the horns were of high and consistent quality - even the student models. This is a super cool vintage horn that would fit a great niche in your collection. Flute serial numbers can be found on the back of the body, or middle joint.

The bell engraving wraps around the bell, going about 1.25 times around. There are a lot of nickel silver elements, which tend to give horns a crispness to the response. The Z braces are a point-to-point design to minimize stress in the construction. It also has three elegant trombone-style water keys. You can lower the pitch of the whole horn, very similar to the Olds Recording cornet or the Puje trumpet, although this mechanism is before the valve block not after. Take a minute to check out the incredible design of this cornet!įirst of all, it has a double-wrapped tuning slide with an adjustable ring. It's in good condition, with several issues noted below. Here's a rare treat, the Olds Military Model cornet from the late 1930s! Serial number is from around 1938-39.