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Sturmbill · 02-01-2007, 09:43 AM

TrumpetNick,

I have just the set-up you are asking about, a Wick 4 on an Olds Ambassador, and yes the Wick will go a long way towards the darker, sweeter cornet sound. You probably _will_ need to get a different receiver on your leadpipe as the standard Wick fits the smaller, later model Olds receiver.

I went a little farther towards the brass band sound by putting on a Yamaha shepherd's crook bell. It's an easy modification, and with a few other tweaks has made me the horn that I play in two competition-type brass bands. I am able to blend with the Xenos and Bachs in both bands, plus I get the great Olds valves!

Good luck with your Ambassador!

Bill

02-01-2007, 09:43 AM	#7 (permalink)
Sturmbill New Friend Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Harrisonburg, VA Posts: 45	Re: F.E. Olds ambassador cornet purchased on ebay TrumpetNick, I have just the set-up you are asking about, a Wick 4 on an Olds Ambassador, and yes the Wick will go a long way towards the darker, sweeter cornet sound. You probably _will_ need to get a different receiver on your leadpipe as the standard Wick fits the smaller, later model Olds receiver. I went a little farther towards the brass band sound by putting on a Yamaha shepherd's crook bell. It's an easy modification, and with a few other tweaks has made me the horn that I play in two competition-type brass bands. I am able to blend with the Xenos and Bachs in both bands, plus I get the great Olds valves! Good luck with your Ambassador! Bill __________________ Quando Omni Flunkus Moritati! - Red Green