bamadave

This is my first time to post at TM. A couple of months ago, I decided that while I was still in my youth (I'll be 50 in a couple of weeks), I would learn to play trumpet. I grew up in a VERY small town, and went to a small high school which didn't have band, so I was not exposed to brass instruments. I was around instruments in college, but I was a voice major (nuff said?). My church has a pretty good small ensemble, and I started getting interested. So I did a little research on-line, and decided to get an Olds Ambassador cornet at e-bay. It's a nice little horn from about 1958. I don't have a lot of time to practice, but it's coming along. It's hard to motivate myself into a good practice routine, so my range is developing rather slowly. My desire to buy more horns is developing rapidly though! Since buying the Ambassador in December, I have acquired the following:
1968-9 Olds Ambassador trumpet (which I have already sold)
1962 Holton Collegiate cornet in very good condition
and have bought on e-bay and not yet received:
1969 Reynolds Medalist cornet
1950 Olds Special cornet
I told my wife I wouldn't buy any more for a while. If I like the Special, I will sell some of the others. Not sure why I have gravitated towards cornets. I do like the more mellow sound, and cornets can be gotten a little cheaper. But I do plan on getting trumpets also. Hopefully work my up to an Olds Super or Recording one day. Looks like I'm gravitating towards vintage also!
I believe the Olds Special will require a large shank mpc. There is one with the horn, but I don't know what shape it will be in. If any of you members have personal experience with finding a large shank mpc, I would appreciate hearing from you. Or maybe direct me to an existing thread on the subject. Thanks for any help. Glad to be here!!
David

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Welcome!
It's really great to see adults learning to play - I don't know how many times I've had someone tell me "I always wanted to learn but now it's too late..." It's never too late! Have fun learning! :)

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