Vintage Olds Ambassador

m13a8 · 11-08-2007, 05:20 PM

Hey guys,

I found a 1966 Olds Ambassador the other day! I've read things on this board about them, are they generally good or valuable instruments?

What all could I do to preserve this horn? I wouldn't like to spend more than $400 restoring it (even that is a little high right now). Is it worth it? I can post pictures of it on request.

Thank you all very much

Dale Proctor · 11-08-2007, 11:57 PM

The older ones made in L.A. are the ones most people want. I've owned two and was not impressed by either. It's a well-built student/intermediate horn that will not be worth $400, even restored. There are too many of them out there, so supply and demand sets the value.

A.N.A. Mendez · 11-09-2007, 12:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dale Proctor

The older ones made in L.A. are the ones most people want. I've owned two and was not impressed by either. It's a well-built student/intermediate horn that will not be worth $400, even restored. There are too many of them out there, so supply and demand sets the value.

For a "student" horn I think they show above that catagory, IMHO

m13a8 · 11-09-2007, 06:25 PM

Thanks, guys! It plays fairly well and the valves seem to be very fast on mine, so I think I'll keep it around but I doubt I'll play it very often.

tatakata · 11-10-2007, 09:50 AM

I have read great things about them here on TM. never played one.

pipedope · 11-10-2007, 03:33 PM

The Ambassador is a rugged, inexpensive horn that plays VERY well.

I suggest that you put it in a gig bag and keep it in the car to play anytime you have a minute or two.

The big value is that you can get the joy of playing without the worry of hurting an expensive instrument.

saxismyaxe · 11-14-2007, 11:58 AM

I've played many an Ambassador (mostly the vintage, California made versions), and found all to be above average for the small amount of money they fetch.

brunets · 11-14-2007, 12:47 PM

I also have one from the '60-'70, in horrible condition, but with such a beautiful sound that I wouldn't trade it with a student horn of nowadays.

Stéphane

johnmarkpainter · 11-16-2007, 10:57 PM

I'm in love with mine....early 50's and plays great.
It makes me want to find a good Super though.

jmp

11-08-2007, 05:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
m13a8 New Friend Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 12	Vintage Olds Ambassador Hey guys, I found a 1966 Olds Ambassador the other day! I've read things on this board about them, are they generally good or valuable instruments? What all could I do to preserve this horn? I wouldn't like to spend more than $400 restoring it (even that is a little high right now). Is it worth it? I can post pictures of it on request. Thank you all very much

11-08-2007, 11:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
Dale Proctor Mezzo Piano User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Heart of Dixie Posts: 684	Re: Vintage Olds Ambassador The older ones made in L.A. are the ones most people want. I've owned two and was not impressed by either. It's a well-built student/intermediate horn that will not be worth $400, even restored. There are too many of them out there, so supply and demand sets the value. __________________ "Brass bands are all very well in their place - outdoors and several miles away." - Sir Thomas Beecham Olde Towne Brass www.otbrass.com Brass Band of Huntsville www.brassbandofhuntsville.org

11-09-2007, 06:25 PM	#4 (permalink)
m13a8 New Friend Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 12	Re: Vintage Olds Ambassador Thanks, guys! It plays fairly well and the valves seem to be very fast on mine, so I think I'll keep it around but I doubt I'll play it very often.

11-10-2007, 09:50 AM	#5 (permalink)
tatakata Mezzo Forte User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 959	Re: Vintage Olds Ambassador I have read great things about them here on TM. never played one.

11-10-2007, 03:33 PM	#6 (permalink)
pipedope Pianissimo User Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 83	Re: Vintage Olds Ambassador The Ambassador is a rugged, inexpensive horn that plays VERY well. I suggest that you put it in a gig bag and keep it in the car to play anytime you have a minute or two. The big value is that you can get the joy of playing without the worry of hurting an expensive instrument. __________________ No substitute for music through the horn.

11-14-2007, 11:58 AM	#7 (permalink)
saxismyaxe New Friend Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 10	Re: Vintage Olds Ambassador I've played many an Ambassador (mostly the vintage, California made versions), and found all to be above average for the small amount of money they fetch.

11-14-2007, 12:47 PM	#8 (permalink)
brunets Pianissimo User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Montreal,QC Posts: 112	Re: Vintage Olds Ambassador I also have one from the '60-'70, in horrible condition, but with such a beautiful sound that I wouldn't trade it with a student horn of nowadays. Stéphane

11-16-2007, 10:57 PM	#9 (permalink)
johnmarkpainter Pianissimo User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 111	Re: Vintage Olds Ambassador I'm in love with mine....early 50's and plays great. It makes me want to find a good Super though. jmp

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