mike ansberry

Okay, I know that the Yammie was probably worth more money, but I didn't like the horn. I've had it for about 25 years. I bought it from Frank Campos in 1984. It was okay, and I played it a lot for about 10 years, but it just doesn't fit the way I play. When my son started playing I bought a used Strad 37 and gave the Yammie to him. When he became proficient, he informed me that he didn't like the horn, so I swapped him the Bach for it.

A friend had the Olds and he didn't like it. Seemed like a good swap to me. It is an interesting instrument. Should make a good lead horn. I think it will be even better after I align the valves. It is nearly pristine, except for a small kink in the bell taper and a couple of peck dents. Those should be no problem to fix.

Mike

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Eclipse MR in scratch gold
Olds Super/Ultrasonic
Conn 40B
Leblanc Paris large bore with Bach mouthpipe
Bach 37
Olds L-12 Flugel
Benge Picc
Buescher Cornet made in 1914
American Standard (King?) beginner trumpet (crap)

Willing to provide a good home for a stray Conn 48B or Olds Recording

benevolentelephant

Everyone seems to be getting Olds these days......I know the Super, I think they're terrific: as far as I'm concerned, you did very well out of that particular trade!

Bruce

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1982 King 2007
1974-ish Olds Ambassador
1962-ish Cleveland Superior C project
Boosey & Hawkes Regent D and Eb (home brew)

Bruin

Boy, Mike, you MUST be excited about this trade. I just saw your near-identical post at TH.com. Yep, sounds like a great trade since you really got a horn that speaks to you and you truly enjoy playing her.

I've only owned a '67 Olds Ambassador, which I sold some months ago. But, she sure was a sweetheart of a horn. I've heard only more flattering things about the Super, Recording, and the Super Recording models.

Enjoy and again congratulations.

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Kanstul KTR-700S
Besson/Kanstul BE-709
Jupiter 846S flugelhorn

ComeBackKid

I agree that you make a great trade. I hope you continue to enjoy it. I just bought a Super Ultrasonic as well. I have not played one but if it is anywhere near as good as the other Olds models I have, I am excited to try it.

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Selmer Invicta London (T)
Olds SuperStar (T)
Olds Super (2T)
Olds Special (2T+C)
Olds Ambassador (9T+7C)
Andreas Eastman (2T)
Conn Director (T+C)
King Cleveland Superior (T+C)
Holton (T602+C605 Shep Crk)
Holton Collegiate (T+C)
Blessing (T+C)
Yamaha (T+C)
Getzen 300
Amati ATR213
(+Revelle, Bundy, Alcazar, & ?)

rowuk

The proof wil be during the gigs. Keep us informed!

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