Olds Recording Trumpet (1971) - PRELOVED - $2,500

This instrument is in excellent condition. The compression in this Trumpet is exceptional, considering it's vintage and it comes with its original case, no mouthpiece.

This 1971 Olds Recording professional trumpet and case (see photos) being a 50+ years old instrument is in excellent condition. Except for some very minor purely-aesthetic issues that are not even noticeable.

This classic trumpet has 90% of its original lacquer, which is amazing for a 50-year-old trumpet! The highly-desirable one-piece bell is an Olds propriety alloy called Rey-O-Loy, a high-copper red-brass alloy.  (Note: The Olds “Super Recording” trumpets do not have a Rey-O-Loy bell.)  The valve block is yellow brass.  The leadpipe and outer tubes of the tuning slides are made of nickel silver.  The Monel valves function perfectly and are in excellent condition.  The original case is is great condition and it even has a side handle.

Those familiar with the classic Olds Recording professional trumpet already know that it is one of the greatest professional trumpets of the 20th century.  F.E. Olds & Son was one of the best brands, and many Olds trumpet enthusiasts prefer the beautiful tone of the professional Recording model over the others (even preferring the Standard Recording over the Super Recording model).  Regardless of personal preferences, this Olds Recording professional trumpet has some exceptional features:

• One piece hand-hammered Rey-O-Loy red brass bell
• Offset 2nd valve for improved ergonomics and comfort
• 3rd valve tuning slide trigger, which functions perfectly
• Balanced valve block location (closer to trumpet center)
• Nickel silver used for leadpipe, upper-valve block, outer slides, etc.
• 90% of it's original brass lacquer is intact!