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OLDS LA 1953 TRUMPET A 10 🎺 Ambassador with Hardshell Case and OLDS MP SN94271

$ 168.95

Availability: 82 in stock
  • Valve Material: Nickel Plated
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Bell Diameter: 4 3/4
  • Condition: Solid and Clean Olds A10 Ambassador Trumpet. Made in USA quality Serial Number 94271 circa September 1953. Bell engraved AMBASSADOR Made By FE OLDS & SON LOS ANGELES CALIF. Refurbished-- All slides and valves move freely, good compression, easy to play with the Big OLDS sound. Comes with Sanitized Olds 3 mouthpiece in Good condition. This horn has no damage and is in very good condition for its age, some dings and finish wear/loss consistent with extended storage, age and very responsible usage. Includes new microfiber cloth in a Olds retro tan wood shell case in good condition with some corner/edge wear on the covering. NOTE: Shipping is expensive for both you and I, we keep our prices low by not accepting returns. See pictures for condition and detail
  • Custom Bundle: Yes
  • Valves Type: Piston
  • Bundle Description: Olds formed wood shell Case, Sanitized Olds 3 Mouthpiece, New Microfiber polishing cloth
  • Model: A-10
  • Key: Bb
  • Brand: Olds
  • Leadpipe Material: Brass
  • Exact Year: 1953
  • Finish: Brass
  • Modified Item: No
  • Skill Level: Intermediate
  • Bell Material: Brass
  • Trumpet Type: Standard

    Description

    It’s not just about price….Buying on the internet can be risky, take time and read the sellers feedback so you can see what others have said and have confidence you are dealing with a reputable and long established seller.
    HIGHLY SOUGHT AFTER--This quality Olds A-10 LOS ANGELES Trumpet is the real deal-- USA made and built like a tank. A great investment for a collector or a solid second horn. Own this classic horn for a fraction of what a new student model costs!
    From the 1966 Olds Catalog
    A-10 Ambassador
    In the Ambassador, Olds has retained all the basic properties essential to a fine instrument---good intonation, balanced range, flexible response, and ease of tone production.  To these essentials, usually found only in professional models, have been added a ruggedness and durability which make it the outstanding student instrument on the market.  Lightning fast valve action, medium large bore, polished brass reinforced with nickel-silver, rugged--three point bracing, hexagonal mouthpiece receiver, and distinctive water key assembly.
    A-10 Ambassador Trumpet  Olds Case
    Valve Bore  460
    Finish  Polished Brass; Nickel-Silver trim; Baked Epoxy Finish
    Weight  38.25 Ounces
    Bell  4 5/8"
    Why buy a REFURBISHED Instrument on EBAY?
    Do you want to deal with a dirty instrument with stuck or damaged slides or valves?  A "used" or "preowned" instrument may cost much more to get back to playing condition
    Read below how this horn was serviced
    Attention Music Instructors:
    Looking for multiple instruments for your students?
    Don't let your students waste money on a rental!
    Please contact us for quantity pricing and combined shipping specials
    All reconditioned horns from start to finish receive:
    Hot water rinse, and body and slides thoroughly brushed
    Upper and Lower valve chambers polished
    Threads cleaned on horn body and the top and bottom caps
    Small parts hand detailed
    Horn body trued as needed, hand torqued at all solder joints for strength, braces checked and repaired as needed
    Bell
    tail, taper, flair and leadpipe dents and major dings removed when easily accessible
    Valve chamber area knuckle dings removed if accessible
    Female slide receivers dry scrubbed with firm brush, male slides polished, gap between valve body and threads cleaned
    Valves hand lapped from top and bottom when accessible
    Valve chambers and valves checked for proper fit during lapping
    Horn body is then hot water triple rinsed and scrubbed
    Slides dry scrubbed with firm brush, polished and checked for proper fit and feel, any fit issues mentioned in listing
    Slides hot water rinsed, accessible dents and dings removed
    Horn and valves assembled, all interfaces and parts lubed. Al Cass Fast used on ALL valves.
    Play tested and checked for valve action, slide fit, leaks, and slotting (after regular use, valves should fit to the lapped chamber and get faster)
    Original mouthpieces are usually included, checked for receiver fit, cleaned and polished (most vintage mouthpieces have blemishes)
    Horn is then wiped clean and or hand polished
    Cases opened, aired out, disinfected, vacuumed, sometimes minor repairs are completed (Note, some old cases will have residual smell)
    Horns are photographed, disassembled and checked for proper fit again
    Horns then stored until sold.
    Ebay sales all are played one more times before being certified ready to ship to you
    UPS, Fedex Home Delivery and USPS are Dealz4yinz preferred shipping methods, all horns are fully insured (for the purchase price).
    ***remember vintage horns have sometimes been sitting for a very long time, you as an instrument owner should clean your instrument regularly.
    THIS INSTRUMENT IS SOLD AS-IS
    with no return, please look at all the pic's and ask questions before bidding or purchasing please.
    Important!!! AS-IS Condition Vintage & Antique Instruments
    do not have a warranty and though they have been serviced, these vintage instruments can still have minor fit and performance issues after servicing. Vintage and antique horns need to be put back into service with your regular playing after purchase. Many vintage instruments have had solder and other repair work done in the past and many have sat for sometimes decades and even after thorough cleaning, more extended cleaning and fit work may be needed. These instruments I offer on Ebay are refurbished, played for a few minutes to check for performance and problems and then they are shelved until after the horn is purchased or play tested locally. I am not familiar with every horns performance characteristics, bore size or history, but I do learn every day and do my best to offer educated advice.
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    prior
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    We do not accept returns or offer trial periods to try horns listed here on Ebay. If you have any questions or problems with your instrument after you receive it, please contact me first. I will offer full consideration for any parts or horns that are listed improperly. Return shipping fees are the buyer’s responsibility unless the item is grossly not as described.