1956 250000 July 1958 300000 Sept.1959 What is the VIN number on an Oldsmobile?Ī VIN number is a 17 character alpha/numeric serial number unique to each vehicle, by manufacturer, make, model and year. Serial Number Year Manufactured Serial Number Year Manufactured 73000 Mar.
The Olds #3 cornet mouthpiece has the desired "horizontal" engraving.What are the serial numbers on an Olds guitar? They are also a matched set of vintage Olds #3 mouthpieces that have been reconditioned to near perfection. Two mouthpieces are included with these instruments. They will be carefully packaged and shipped with great care. All it will cost you is the shipping.Ī new double case is supplied with this sale. If you are not pleased with these horns, we will adjust the instruments to your satisfaction, send you an exchange We will get back to you promptly.īTW, we will give you a satisfaction guarantee.
Please feel free to email us with your questions or concerns. Nickel silver trim is used on the braces and points of wear, and "three-point bracing" givesĪdditional sturdiness to the Ambassador Cornet."
The Olds hand-lapped nickel pistons assure the coose fitting, full tone and trouble free valves characteristic of Styled and balanced on a continuous flow air column principle. "The effortless action of the Ambassador Cornet will delight cornet players who will appreciate this instrument, The Olds 1947 Catalog says this about the Ambassador Cornet: The Ambassador has a ML (medium large) bore of 460 and a 4-3/4" bell, weight 38-1/4 oz. Third valve intonation adjustment with adjustable stop rod, rugged-three point bracing, haexagonal mouthpiece receiver,Īnd distinctive water key assembly. "Lightning-fast valve action, medium large bore, polished brass reinforced with nickel-silver, We do not have the original specifications of this Olds Ambassador however the website at says this about the 1962Īmbassador quoted from the 1962 Olds catalog: Players on some Pro-websites indicate they prefer the Olds LA Ambassadors for their "Back-up" instrument.įor more information about Olds trumpets see the website at Alan Rouse's Olds Central. Olds Ambassadors were played by several big name musicians according to many internet sources. If you are looking for premium Olds Ambassadors in the key of Bb these are two of the finest you will find. You can hardly tell that these were used horns. Both say "Los Angeles" indicating they were made in the LA plant before 1955 when Olds moved to Fullerton CA. NOTE* These two instruments have silver plated bells with 24K gold leaf applied in the engraved areas and gold wash in the bells.īeautiful and they match. They were color buffed and new GOLD (Nikolas) lacquer applied.Īlignment is perfect and both play like Olds were known to play. We honed the valve casings slightly to remove any imperfections.Īfter they were "bright dipped" for only a few seconds to bring out its original luster New springs, felts and corks were installed throughout. The valves have been cleaned, lapped where needed and the parts were polished. All solder joints have been checked and reinforced where needed. These instruments have been stripped of all the original lacquer, chemically cleaned and sanitized.Īll dents have been removed. The valves on the trumpet do have slight indication of prior use in a couple of places but that does not effect the playing.
There are NO DENTS or Scratches that we can see and the slides are smooth. They are both lubricated and ready to play. They have not been used since the restorations. Only because of their age and prior use are they not 100%. They both play Wonderfully Well! These are very close to new like abut 95% restored! See īoth were made when the Olds company was in Los Angeles.
These horns have been Completely RESTORED by Matthew Weller ofĬrown Resources Laboratory in Glens Falls, NY.įor more information about Overhauls go to Serial numbers are 1342XX for the trumpet (1953) and 935xx (1953) for the cornet. Olds #3 reconditioned mouthpieces - Stock 935MW and 1342MW. Olds Ambasssador Los Angeles Trumpet and Olds Ambasssador Los Angeles Cornet Completely restored with vintage Includes new double case and 2 Olds #3 Reconditioned Mouthpieces
Olds LA Ambassador "Pair" Trumpet and Cornet