HELP with mp for Olds Recording Cornet

Jack M · 09-19-2009, 02:30 PM

Hi,
I recently bought an Olds Recording Cornet (1954). The sound is phenomenal, but the mouthpiece doesn't feel quite right for my playing (Conn 7C that came with it). I tried a few of my other mp's but all seemed smaller. So, this must have a larger bore. My questions:

1. Does anyone know what size bore it is? (I don't think it's been modified from the original)

2. Can anyone recommend an mp for it? I know it's a matter of personal fit, taste, experience and the like, but I'd appreciate a few recommendations to consider.

thanks!!
Jack

A.N.A. Mendez · 09-19-2009, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jack M

Hi,
I recently bought an Olds Recording Cornet (1954). The sound is phenomenal, but the mouthpiece doesn't feel quite right for my playing (Conn 7C that came with it). I tried a few of my other mp's but all seemed smaller. So, this must have a larger bore. My questions:

1. Does anyone know what size bore it is? (I don't think it's been modified from the original)

2. Can anyone recommend an mp for it? I know it's a matter of personal fit, taste, experience and the like, but I'd appreciate a few recommendations to consider.

thanks!!
Jack

The bore should be .468 to .470. I know that Bach and others made mouthpieces just for Olds cornets in those days with an "O" on the stem. Other than that I know this topic has come up before....
Nice horn by the way, best bargain out there for what you get IMHO

Brian H. Smout · 09-19-2009, 05:53 PM

Hi,

Your mouthpiece receiver is likely built to take the Olds large shank mouthpieces. Check out Mark Curry's site as he has a shank size specifically for your vintage. As for the cup, the DC works well for all around playing or you could go deeper if you are looking for a really brass band type of sound. My $.02

Cheers,

Brian

09-19-2009, 02:30 PM	#1
Jack M New Friend Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: CT Posts: 20	HELP with mp for Olds Recording Cornet Hi, I recently bought an Olds Recording Cornet (1954). The sound is phenomenal, but the mouthpiece doesn't feel quite right for my playing (Conn 7C that came with it). I tried a few of my other mp's but all seemed smaller. So, this must have a larger bore. My questions: 1. Does anyone know what size bore it is? (I don't think it's been modified from the original) 2. Can anyone recommend an mp for it? I know it's a matter of personal fit, taste, experience and the like, but I'd appreciate a few recommendations to consider. thanks!! Jack

09-19-2009, 05:53 PM	#3
Brian H. Smout Pianissimo User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Swift Current, Sask. Canada Posts: 204	Re: HELP with mp for Olds Recording Cornet Hi, Your mouthpiece receiver is likely built to take the Olds large shank mouthpieces. Check out Mark Curry's site as he has a shank size specifically for your vintage. As for the cup, the DC works well for all around playing or you could go deeper if you are looking for a really brass band type of sound. My $.02 Cheers, Brian __________________ "Swift Current - where we're neither swift nor current"

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