Olds Super opinions

Oldgreentoad · 10-02-2005, 06:36 PM

I went off to the repair shop this weekend to get the leadpipe on my 58 Ambassador repaired and while I was there I saw an early 40's Super model. I was just amazed at the detail and quality of construction on a horn that is over 60 years old. I'm starting to think about selling the Ambassador and trying to find a Super. Anybody with experience with these horns any and all feedback would be much appreciated.
Thanks,
Jason

topo3man · 10-02-2005, 09:07 PM

I have a 1932 Super and a multitude of other horns including a NY Bach, Chicago Benge and an Eclipse. All I can say is that I enjoy the Super as much as any of them. It is a very open horn that is great for lead. It is bright though. If you don't gravitate to that sound, I would also consider the most beautiful trumpet ever made, the Olds Recording (the models with both rose brass bells and leadpipes). These horns have a fatter sound and more resistance than the Supers.

Oldgreentoad · 10-03-2005, 12:22 PM

Topo,

Thanks for the information. I'm going to try to find a super that hasn't been beaten to death. If its not to much hassle and you've got the time I would love to see a pic of your 32'. Thanks again.

Jason

FREEBELLTRUMPET · 10-03-2005, 02:29 PM

hi jason,
i also have a olds super and i enjoy every note i have to play with this trumpet.
great sound , easy to play, pretty horn!
my super is from1966

martin kipper

londonhusker · 10-04-2005, 04:41 PM

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topo3man · 10-04-2005, 09:09 PM

Oldgreentoad,

Forgive me if I botch this up but here is a first stab at pictures of my 1932 Super:

topo3man · 10-04-2005, 10:27 PM

Ok, here we go again with pictures:

topo3man · 10-04-2005, 10:30 PM

One more time since I haven't figured out how to do more than one per post:

Tootsall · 10-04-2005, 11:36 PM

Verra nice bit 'o' brass, topo3man. Makes me wonder why I didn't get one of Leigh's "Classic" models with the decorated rim. Always been partial to the appearance of a tone ring and/or engraved rim.

Oh yeah... now I remember... I wanted an MR for the sound.

topo3man · 10-04-2005, 11:38 PM

Tootsall,

Hate to say but I have an MR too. The Super is much brighter and a scream to play in the high register. It's a different animal than the Eclipse.

10-02-2005, 06:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
Oldgreentoad New Friend Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 21	Olds Super opinions I went off to the repair shop this weekend to get the leadpipe on my 58 Ambassador repaired and while I was there I saw an early 40's Super model. I was just amazed at the detail and quality of construction on a horn that is over 60 years old. I'm starting to think about selling the Ambassador and trying to find a Super. Anybody with experience with these horns any and all feedback would be much appreciated. Thanks, Jason
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10-03-2005, 12:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
Oldgreentoad New Friend Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 21	Topo, Thanks for the information. I'm going to try to find a super that hasn't been beaten to death. If its not to much hassle and you've got the time I would love to see a pic of your 32'. Thanks again. Jason
	__________________ You must concentrate upon and consecrate yourself wholly to each day, as though a fire were raging in your hair.

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10-02-2005, 09:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
topo3man Pianissimo User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Wilmington, DE Posts: 50	I have a 1932 Super and a multitude of other horns including a NY Bach, Chicago Benge and an Eclipse. All I can say is that I enjoy the Super as much as any of them. It is a very open horn that is great for lead. It is bright though. If you don't gravitate to that sound, I would also consider the most beautiful trumpet ever made, the Olds Recording (the models with both rose brass bells and leadpipes). These horns have a fatter sound and more resistance than the Supers.

10-03-2005, 02:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
FREEBELLTRUMPET New Friend Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Germany Posts: 10	hi jason, i also have a olds super and i enjoy every note i have to play with this trumpet. great sound , easy to play, pretty horn! my super is from1966 martin kipper

10-04-2005, 09:09 PM	#6 (permalink)
topo3man Pianissimo User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Wilmington, DE Posts: 50	Oldgreentoad, Forgive me if I botch this up but here is a first stab at pictures of my 1932 Super:

10-04-2005, 10:27 PM	#7 (permalink)
topo3man Pianissimo User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Wilmington, DE Posts: 50	Ok, here we go again with pictures:

10-04-2005, 10:30 PM	#8 (permalink)
topo3man Pianissimo User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Wilmington, DE Posts: 50	One more time since I haven't figured out how to do more than one per post:

10-04-2005, 11:36 PM	#9 (permalink)
Tootsall Fortissimo User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Yee HAW! Posts: 4,641	Verra nice bit 'o' brass, topo3man. Makes me wonder why I didn't get one of Leigh's "Classic" models with the decorated rim. Always been partial to the appearance of a tone ring and/or engraved rim. Oh yeah... now I remember... I wanted an MR for the sound.

10-04-2005, 11:38 PM	#10 (permalink)
topo3man Pianissimo User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Wilmington, DE Posts: 50	Tootsall, Hate to say but I have an MR too. The Super is much brighter and a scream to play in the high register. It's a different animal than the Eclipse.

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