uzziah

i own a olds amb. cornet serial # 99703 built in 1953. do you have any history on this horn?

CHAMP

according to my research, you have an olds ambassador cornet, built in 1953

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nordlandstrompet

We have a winner!

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MFfan

Other responses aside, try Olds central , the best info on Olds instruments.
Olds Central: Information on trumpets and cornets by F. E Olds and Son 1928-1979 Also, you can use the search function to find many archived threads on Ambassadors.

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uzziah

Thanks everyone I have found the info. very helpful. I will send my F.E. Olds Amb. to Charles Melk to be restored.

oldlou

It will come back to you in 'better than new' condition. Your only problem will be with ANA Mendez, who wants Charley to focus on his horns first and foremost.


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ComeBackKid

When it comes back, can you post some photos? I have several Olds cornets and trumpets and I would like to have a sense of what they would look like if I sent them in for refinishing.

Thanks.

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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, & ?)

Schwab

Unless your horn has great sentimental value, it isn't worth being restored. It will cost hundreds of dollars to have it re-lacquered/valve job etc, and when you're done it you'll have more money invested in it than the horn is worth. Just a heads up!

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Darthsunshine

Schwab is right. Also, I don't want to be stripped of the distinction of owning the worlds most expensive re-built Olds Ambassador Cornet

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1977 LA Benge 3C
1976 LA Benge 3X+
1972 LA Benge 5x
1963 Burbank Benge Eb/D
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ComeBackKid

What??? How did you sneak past me in that distinction? Do I need to send mine back for some more work so that I can regain the record??

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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, & ?)