Olds - The New Versions

interfx · 05-31-2004, 08:10 PM

Who is the fg of the new line of OLDS trumpets? I have looked for a while, and can't seem to locate the current owners of the brand?

Are they made by Kanstul? or a lesser quality like Amati or Jupiter???

Any ideas are appreciated...

Thanks -
Todd

MUSICandCHARACTER · 05-31-2004, 09:26 PM

A company in NJ (I think NJ) has purchased the Olds name. They do not make the horns. At the moment, Blessing makes the horns for them (to the best of my knowledge).

www.feolds.com

The are really working the beginner and intermediate markets. They cost a bit more than similar Blessing horns, but they offer a 10 year warranty.

The Blessing horns are a very good value horn. They make great horns at a reasonable price. Olds, obviously does the same, and adds a warranty.

Jim

mheffernen5 · 06-01-2004, 06:43 PM

I was going to say that someone on TH was selling one on marketplace and from what I have read it is not as good as the other Olds on the market. I mean the 1970's version.

dcstep · 06-01-2004, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by interfx

Are they made by Kanstul? or a lesser quality like Amati or Jupiter???

The Jupiter XO Tribune is excellent quality, comparable to Kanstul, IMHO.

Dave

MUSICandCHARACTER · 06-01-2004, 11:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dcstep

The Jupiter XO Tribune is excellent quality, comparable to Kanstul, IMHO.

Dave

Jupiter is a company that is evolving. They concentrated on the beginner's market and at first price was a primary selling point. But as all the crappy Chinese and India horns have shown, price is not everything.

Jupiter has wanted to produce good horns. They have had a steep learning curve and it seems to be paying off. Their new bass trombones are excellent. The XO series has received great reviews. While the lower lines may yet still suffer some, Jupiter, as there website says, is rising.

Expect better and better horns from Jupiter as time goes on. The hard part will be telling people you are playing a Jupiter until they get used to their quality being up on the top-shelf.

Jim

Uncle Albert · 06-05-2004, 12:02 AM

How did you get to Jupiter from OLDS here?
so you saying the Blessing company is making OLDS? say it again. is it so? do yo know for how many years?
The Olds student horns 5 or 6 years ago I wouldn't pay any money for them.

dcstep · 06-05-2004, 12:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uncle Albert

How did you get to Jupiter from OLDS here?

Reread the thread. I think the quotes make it clear.

MUSICandCHARACTER · 06-05-2004, 02:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uncle Albert

How did you get to Jupiter from OLDS here?
so you saying the Blessing company is making OLDS? say it again. is it so? do yo know for how many years?
The Olds student horns 5 or 6 years ago I wouldn't pay any money for them.

They are made by Blessing. The are actually very good student horns and approaching intermediate status. They are not any competition for the artist or pro markets at all. But because of the warranty, the sell plenty to schools ... smart.

Jim

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interfx New Friend Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Berkshires, MA Posts: 36	Olds - The New Versions Who is the fg of the new line of OLDS trumpets? I have looked for a while, and can't seem to locate the current owners of the brand? Are they made by Kanstul? or a lesser quality like Amati or Jupiter??? Any ideas are appreciated... Thanks - Todd

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MUSICandCHARACTER Forte User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Newburgh, Indiana Posts: 1,165	A company in NJ (I think NJ) has purchased the Olds name. They do not make the horns. At the moment, Blessing makes the horns for them (to the best of my knowledge). www.feolds.com The are really working the beginner and intermediate markets. They cost a bit more than similar Blessing horns, but they offer a 10 year warranty. The Blessing horns are a very good value horn. They make great horns at a reasonable price. Olds, obviously does the same, and adds a warranty. Jim __________________ Dr. Jim Fox Licensed Mental Health Therapist Mouthpiece chart: www.ibowtie.com/tmptmpccharts.html

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mheffernen5 Pianissimo User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa (Midwest) Posts: 170	I was going to say that someone on TH was selling one on marketplace and from what I have read it is not as good as the other Olds on the market. I mean the 1970's version.

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Uncle Albert New Friend Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: US Posts: 25	How did you get to Jupiter from OLDS here? so you saying the Blessing company is making OLDS? say it again. is it so? do yo know for how many years? The Olds student horns 5 or 6 years ago I wouldn't pay any money for them.

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