| Name: | Joyce Baginski |
| Email: | jbaginski2@juno.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Cleveland, Oh |
| Comments: | glad i found your page, alan. i have an old f.a.reynolds medalist trumpet, marked made in Abilene, tx. since there is no longer an fa reynolds, esp in abilene, i have wondered about the horn and mfg and esp. where i could find a replacement valve and cover. interesting to find out that reynolds was local. also interesting to find he was actually well regarded in the industry for his designs. think those olds models have the same valves and bottom covers? thanx. |
| My horns | f.a.reynolds medalist bflat |
| Date | Saturday, May 31, 2003 at 15:38:10 |
| Name: | GUst Tsilis |
| Email: | gusttsilis@hotmail.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | I live in LA |
| Comments: | I lived in NYC for 15 years. After a tour with the Arthur Blythe quartet, I was performing on the 5 octave Marimba. I went to Cheyenne on my way back west and found this OLDS trumpet in a pawn shop serial number 255576. What year is it from? Gust |
| Date | Friday, May 30, 2003 at 14:50:40 |
| Name: | Garnett Lee Henley |
| Email: | ghenley@howard.edu |
| HomePage: | http://www.henleydiagnostics.com |
| Where are you from: | Riverdale, MD |
| Comments: | Excellent Web. |
| My horns | Ambassador Cornet (471xxx) |
| Date | Wednesday, May 28, 2003 at 21:19:38 |
| Name: | John |
| Email: | Jvanzandt@aol.com |
| HomePage: | http://members.aol.com/fly1jet |
| Where are you from: | Indiana |
| Comments: | Great site! Thanks for sharing with so many others!! Been learning/practicing on trumpet and cornet - while playing tenor sax in a community band. |
| My horns | Olds Special Cornet 233xxx, and Olds Ambassador Cornet 433xxx, and a likely Martin Stencil trumpet, circa 1930s, silver with gold wash bell that appears little used. |
| Date | Monday, May 19, 2003 at 19:47:34 |
| Name: | Dr. Michael E. Schmidt |
| Email: | trumpetofthelord.com |
| HomePage: | http://www.trumpetofthelord.com |
| Where are you from: | Athens, TN |
| Comments: | Great site Alan. He Alan, I got your high note baby. Mikey Schmidt trumpetofthelord@yahoo.com |
| My horns | Trumpet Benge 3xp, Kanstul CC kms103; Picc:UMI Benge 4P-SP;flugelhorn :Yamaha 631 in rose brass;Mellophone :yamaha; Baritone: DEG 470 |
| Date | Sunday, May 18, 2003 at 11:41:50 |
| Name: | Dr. Michael E. Schmidt |
| Email: | trumpetofthelord.com |
| HomePage: | http://www.trumpetofthelord.com |
| Where are you from: | Athens, TN |
| Comments: | Great site Alan. He Alan, I got your high note baby. Mikey Schmidt trumpetofthelord@yahoo.com |
| My horns | Trumpet Benge 3xp, Kanstul CC kms103; Picc:UMI Benge 4P-SP;flugelhorn :Yamaha 631 in rose brass;Mellophone :yamaha; Baritone: DEG 470 |
| Date | Sunday, May 18, 2003 at 11:40:28 |
| Name: | andreas schmid |
| Email: | schmidesign@web.de |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | stuttgart, germany |
| Comments: | thanks for the informations on your site. kind regards, andreas |
| My horns | trumpets: selmer 75 radial, conn 52 b. fluegelhorn: getzen eterna |
| Date | Saturday, May 17, 2003 at 17:33:07 |
| Name: | Stefan Janzen |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Germany |
| Comments: | thx for this perfect site :)s |
| My horns | Olds Ambassador #190571, rescued from a Berlin cellar. Playing: Selmer, Yamaha. |
| Date | Friday, May 16, 2003 at 16:55:45 |
| Name: | Hubert Wilkins |
| Email: | hjwilkins@earthlink.net |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Sierra Vista, AZ |
| Comments: | Great site! Olds horns are enjoying a resugence in popularity, which I am glad to see. |
| My horns | Olds coach horn C/Bb Ultra IV Trumpet (by Kanstul) Olds Custom Crafted D/Eb Olds Mendez Trumpet (1959) Bach 37 Strad Cornet Holton Eb Alto Trumpet |
| Date | Saturday, May 10, 2003 at 01:06:27 |
| Name: | Julain Harris |
| Email: | julianharris@taupointermediate.co.nz |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | NewZealand |
| Comments: | I'm on the hunt for some valve guides (plastic) for my 1977 olds super. |
| My horns | Olds super Bflat trumpet & Besson flugel |
| Date | Thursday, May 8, 2003 at 16:52:12 |
| Name: | Russ Wolanin |
| Email: | wolaninfamily@centurytel.net |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Lorain, Ohio |
| Comments: | Great place to look around!! I really like all the history surounding these horns. |
| My horns | Bach Stad. Model 72L Bb trumpet (great horn)and a Kanstul Model CCT 920 Piccolo trumpet. |
| Date | Thursday, May 8, 2003 at 12:46:04 |
| Name: | Charles Jacobus |
| Email: | battlewagon62@computermail.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Florida |
| Comments: | Great site.Just found it today.Am I able to find info about rare airchecks made by the Roy Eldridge band in 1939. Sure hope so With respect,Charlie |
| My horns | Do not own,just an avid listener |
| Date | Friday, May 2, 2003 at 11:19:35 |
| Name: | Mollie Gale |
| Email: | Blingblng910@netscape.net |
| Where are you from: | Sharpsburg Maryland |
| Comments: | great site! |
| My horns | 2 trumpets, 1 cornet |
| Date | Tuesday, April 29, 2003 at 20:07:21 |
| Name: | Dale Proctor |
| Email: | otbrassdp@cs.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Huntsville, Alabama |
| Comments: | Great site! Lots of info. As you can see, I own a few Olds horns. |
| My horns | Olds Am Cornet, Olds Am Trumpet, Olds Am Eb Trumpet, Olds Flugel, Mt. Vernon Bach Trumpet (FOR SALE), Bach Strad Trumpet, Bach Strad C Trumpet, J.W. Pepper Cornet, Henry Lehnert Cornet, Conn ? Trumpet |
| Date | Thursday, April 24, 2003 at 21:43:35 |
| Name: | Sheridan |
| Email: | somebodys_angel_89@yahoo.com |
| Where are you from: | Texas |
| Comments: | I enjoyed your trumpet site!!! |
| My horns | I own one that I play in the band at school. It is a King Hron. It is in pretty good condition. I love it, but I would really love a silver one!lol I love being in band. |
| Date | Thursday, April 24, 2003 at 12:16:25 |
| Name: | Alan Roberts |
| Email: | alan@roberts116.fresserve.co.uk |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Derby, England |
| Comments: | This is my first Olds trumpet which I purchased several days ago, would appreciate any information on how it performs as an instrument, it's value, and how easy it would be to resell or trade on? |
| My horns | Olds Recording Trumpet Red brass bell Serial No.139072 Excellent condition (according to your website it was made in about 1954) Also Owner of 1950's Selmer Invicta Serial No. 11319 |
| Date | Tuesday, April 22, 2003 at 16:20:36 |
| Name: | Alan Roberts |
| Email: | alan@roberts116.fresserve.co.uk |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Derby, England |
| Comments: | This is my first Olds trumpet which I purchased several days ago, would appreciate any information on how it performs as an instrument, it's value, and how easy it would be to resell or trade on? |
| My horns | Olds Recording Trumpet Red brass bell Serial No.139072 Excellent condition (according to your wesite it was made in about 1954) Also Owner of 1950's Selmer Invicta Serial No. 11319 |
| Date | Tuesday, April 22, 2003 at 16:19:25 |
| Name: | erson padapiran |
| Email: | ersonpadapiran@hotmail.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | indonesia |
| Comments: | My trumpet valve(selmer balanced action 1965) need to repair where can I repair it? This trumpet is family trumpet, my grandfather and after that my uncle use it. now I play connstellation 38b(1972) |
| My horns | Selmer balanced action(1965),Connstellation 38b(1972) and yamaha 4335(1998) |
| Date | Friday, April 11, 2003 at 12:24:46 |
| Name: | Pittet Denis |
| Email: | Denis.pittet@bluewin.ch |
| HomePage: | http://www.tonisbigband.ch |
| Where are you from: | Switzerland |
| Comments: | Votre site est magnifique Bravo |
| My horns | Je joue avec une Olds Clark Terry. Je l'ai trouvé dans un marché aux puces pour un prix très bas. Je l'ai fait restaurée et elle est maintenant magnifique. |
| Date | Friday, April 11, 2003 at 02:10:14 |
| Name: | Pittet Denis |
| Email: | Denis.pittet@bluewin.ch |
| HomePage: | http://www.tonisbigband.ch |
| Where are you from: | Switzerland |
| Comments: | Votre site est magnifique |
| My horns | Je joue avec une trompette Olds Clark Terry que j'ai trouvé au marché aux puces, pour 100 francs suisse et maintenant, elle est restaurée et c'est un instrument formidable. |
| Date | Friday, April 11, 2003 at 02:05:57 |
| Name: | William Deibert |
| Email: | woodop@yahoo.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Denver |
| Comments: | Olds Central is a wonderful page. Imagine collecting Olds trumpets/cornets for years and then stumbling across this page! My favorite is my 1953 Studio model trumpet. A gift from my father who played it professionally for many years. It remains the most mellow toned and fastest valved horn I've ever experienced! |
| My horns | The Olds #14XX (hand hammered bell), Super Recording #25XXX, Mendez #228XXX, Recording (cornet) #334XXX, Recording #456XXX, Recording #122XXX, Super (cornet) #332XXX, Super #119XXX, Studio (cornet) #51XXX, Studio #101XXX, Studio #385XXX, Special (cornet) #417XXX, Special #435XXX, Martin Committee #172XXX, Conn Constellation (long cornet) #508XXX, Getzen (cornet) #EC65XX, King Super 20 #671XXX. I play them all. |
| Date | Monday, April 7, 2003 at 22:26:43 |
| Name: | Mitchell Nash |
| Email: | mitchell_nash@hotmail.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Fairbanks, Alaska |
| Comments: | Thanks for a very informative site. |
| My horns | Elkhart Triumph Bb Euphonium sn 949 (1914?) Olds Ambassador Bb/F Trombone sn332xxx (1959?) |
| Date | Thursday, April 3, 2003 at 20:45:18 |
| Name: | Steve Eason |
| Email: | j.eason@verizon.net |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Forest Grove, Oregon |
| Comments: | I've had my olds for 10 years now, and was curious if it really was 100 years old, like the person I bought it from said. I've narrowed it down from the information on your site that puts it roughly 1956-1958. Mine is a Olds Ambassador, Fullerton, Ca, # 230257. It is in excellent working order, but the finish is in need of repair, and has 3 major dents. One being on the upper side of the pipe directly across from the mouth piece. I would love to get it refinished and have the dings taken out one day. It's nice to find this site and have the opportunity to share my instrument with you all. I had a Reynolds at one point, but it was stolen from the church I played at. =( I have no idea any information off that one. |
| My horns | 1956-1958 Olds Ambassador Cornet #230257 |
| Date | Monday, March 24, 2003 at 11:45:21 |
| Name: | Don |
| Email: | donspurlin@hotmail.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Illinois |
| Comments: | I have a trumpet that has been passed down through family, having been played by my Great Grandfather, Great Uncle, my Uncle, my Mother, and alas myself in junior high. Having recently reacquired it from my mother, I was doing research to find out how old it was and an approximate value. Your website was extremely helpful in my research efforts. I printed out some of the information to keep with the instrument. Now it is time to reacquaint myself with sheet music!!! |
| My horns | 1953-4 Super Trumpet sn.124xxx |
| Date | Sunday, March 23, 2003 at 23:26:39 |
| Name: | Michael Ackerman |
| Email: | Ackman13@aol.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Lawrenceville, GA |
| Comments: | Alan I picked up 1962 vintage Olds Recording when I was in San Diego in February from Steve Dillard at Horntrader.com. It is an absolutely incredible playing and sounding Trumpet. I have recorded a friend and me playing several different horns - including a Schilke B1 and Several Benges. The Recording sounded the best. It had a warm full sound that was picked up easily by the microphone. What a horn? Everyone that has heard or played loves the sound. I never thought that I would ever have had an Olds as my main horn. I am glad I found it. |
| My horns | As of March 2003 Olds Recording - 1962 Vintage Burbank Benge 3X MLP - 1966 Vintage King Master Cornet - 1928 Vintage |
| Date | Saturday, March 22, 2003 at 12:05:48 |
| Name: | big timber |
| Email: | saxxee@hotmail.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | montana |
| Comments: | I desperately need a transcription of sachmos wild man blues trumpet solo and a midi file of the piece could you please email this to me asap thanx |
| My horns | 1927 saxello 1965 yamaha yt61 1927 buffet sop clarinet |
| Date | Wednesday, March 19, 2003 at 19:10:07 |
| Name: | Alan Bernard |
| Email: | alan@bernard01.freeserve.co.uk |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Comments: | A really great web site which is fitting for such great instruments |
| My horns | Trombones Olds Super 1960 Olds Opera Bb/F Bach 16M Stradivarius |
| Date | Tuesday, March 18, 2003 at 17:32:09 |
| Name: | Bob Moss |
| Email: | remoss777@netscape.net |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Spokane, WA |
| Comments: | Very nice web site, congrats. |
| My horns | looking up an Olds Opera trumpet that I just found. Nice horn! |
| Date | Tuesday, March 18, 2003 at 17:13:03 |
| Name: | Bonnie Westfahl |
| Email: | b_westfahl@yahoo.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Hutchinson, Kansas |
| Comments: | I found this site to be very helpful. |
| My horns | Olds piccolo, Armstrong piccolo, Armstrong oboe, Bundy flute, Selmer flute, Bundy alto sax, Bundy clarinet |
| Date | Sunday, March 16, 2003 at 11:30:50 |
| Name: | Dave Derr |
| Email: | dderr@raex.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Akron, Ohio |
| Comments: | Very Helpful Website!! |
| My horns | 1954 Olds Mendez Trumpet 1947 Olds Special Cornet 1974 Benge C Trumpet |
| Date | Monday, March 10, 2003 at 14:17:42 |
| Name: | Raimo Rytsy |
| Email: | rrytsy@hotmail.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | FINLAND |
| Comments: | your sites are GREAT ! |
| My horns | Selmer (old) -50 something Yamaha Mike Vax model Yamaha cornet 6335 Couesnon Monopole Flugelhorn Conn tr 1926-27 with A-valve in tuning slide |
| Date | Monday, March 10, 2003 at 05:27:46 |
| Name: | Richard M. Stohl |
| Email: | rmstohl@aol.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Freehold, New Jersey |
| Comments: | Love your website. |
| My horns | 1957 F.E. Olds Special |
| Date | Wednesday, March 5, 2003 at 20:53:11 |
| Name: | Jake Seegert |
| Email: | jseegerts@aol.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Petersburg, MI |
| Comments: | I am 15 years old,learned to play in our school band, but have also learned to play bugle calls for my boy scout troop. |
| My horns | I have a very old(serial #28258)bundy/selmer coronet, and a newer Conn student model. I am looking forward to a new trumpet, a bach stradivarius, hopefully very soon. I would love to know more about my coronet, it has incredible tone, sound, and would like to know how to restore it, it has darkened over the years. |
| Date | Sunday, March 2, 2003 at 22:18:33 |
| Name: | Oystein Isene |
| Email: | oeyise@online.no |
| HomePage: | http://royalgarden.no |
| Where are you from: | Norway |
| Comments: | I've signed your guest book earlier. (March 2000) Now I'm retired and have changed Email. |
| My horns | Trumpets: Olds Super Star 1973(my best and in my opinion one of the best Olds ever made). King Silversonic 1969, King Silversonic Symphony 1973, Conn Connstellation 1954, Conn 10B 1934,Conn Vocabell 1936, Buescher 1924, Jupiter pocket. Cornets: Olds Ambassador 1969, Conn 8A 1935, Conn 80A 1941, King Master 1958, King Silversonic 1959 (best cornet I've ever played), Reynolds HiFi 1961 (Close to the Silversonic). Flugel: Holton (French LeBlanc-made). If I get good prises, I will consider selling all but the Super Star trumpet,the Silversonic cornet and the Ambassador (my practice-horn in Greece) |
| Date | Sunday, March 2, 2003 at 09:35:31 |
| Name: | scott |
| Email: | scott2wwgn |
| HomePage: | http://scottvk |
| Where are you from: | dandenog |
| Comments: | music is boring |
| My horns | the bum horn |
| Date | Friday, February 28, 2003 at 23:58:44 |
| Name: | Kenny Jay |
| Email: | conn60h@visi.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Minneapolis, MN |
| Comments: | Great site. Thanks for all the information. |
| My horns | 2 Olds Super Trombones 1947 #18854 1955 #54571 |
| Date | Monday, February 24, 2003 at 17:44:31 |
| Name: | tom nicholson |
| Email: | sanson@a1access.net |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Kalamazoo Michigan. |
| Comments: | Nice web page,lot of information. always nice to look,talk,and read about trumpets. glad I found it. |
| My horns | My Horns.. have 53 of them..and played them all. just a collector.. now playing Olds Tempo.& HN White,Cleaveland. like the free blowing of these horns. but when I get serious its the Benges LA,Burbank or Chicago, maybe the New York Bach.or Olds Mandez... wel hjave to invest in something the stock market took a poop... Happy Hi Notes tom. |
| Date | Wednesday, February 19, 2003 at 15:47:57 |
| Name: | Charlie Signorino |
| Email: | cmsignorino@alltel.net |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Meadville,Pa. |
| Comments: | Purchased a Selmer K-Modified cornet.ser.# 2890. Been unable to find year of manufacture. |
| Date | Sunday, February 16, 2003 at 20:59:13 |
| Name: | guyman |
| Email: | guy@mugu.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | wakamania |
| Comments: | lef am for me |
| Date | Friday, February 14, 2003 at 12:11:37 |
| Name: | Kathy Vaughn |
| Email: | kdvaughn@yahoo.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Forney, TX (just East of Dallas) |
| Comments: | Very informative site. Glad I stumbled across it. |
| My horns | Ambassador by F. E. Olds & Son Baritone probably made in 1950. |
| Date | Friday, February 14, 2003 at 11:46:52 |
| Name: | Heather Noggle |
| Email: | angelweave@accessus.net |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | St. Louis |
| Comments: | Help! I got out my Bach Strad (purchased in 1988) today - been in the gig bag for over a year, and it's pretty badly tarnished. Hints on clean-up? I've seen your site and others mention 3M's product. I was hoping for a bit more information. |
| My horns | Bach Strad Model 37 |
| Date | Sunday, February 9, 2003 at 19:21:47 |
| Name: | F.J. Kopec |
| Email: | KopecFJ@msn.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Enfield, CT 06082 |
| Comments: | I own a Clark Terry Model, SN 995933. I can not remember when I bought this horn. Do you have any knowledge as to when and where this horn was mmfg? Thank you. Frank |
| My horns | Clark Terry Model, SN 995933 |
| Date | Friday, February 7, 2003 at 19:44:26 |
| Name: | Steve Dixon |
| Email: | steve.dixon@supanet.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | North Wales, United Kingdom |
| Comments: | What a "super" website, learnt a lot about my "Super Trumpet Ser.# 4514" and the ranges.I bought this when aged 16 in 1977 now i am 41 and wouldn't part with it for all the tea in china!! Is this instrument really 70 years old? the lacquer is "spotty" but has always been a deep "pink" colour A friend of mine had an Olds Trumpet with Plastic valve casings - which model would that be?? |
| My horns | Olds Super Trumpet serial number 4514, |
| Date | Friday, January 31, 2003 at 20:17:05 |
| Name: | John R Ball |
| Email: | jrball@alumni.pitt.edu |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | McLean, VA |
| Comments: | I enjoyed your site. Thanks for all of the information you gave me. |
| My horns | Olds Mendez #86402 I bought in 1952. |
| Date | Thursday, January 30, 2003 at 20:29:02 |
| Name: | Bryant Noble |
| Email: | noble_impala@hotmail.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Pampa Texas |
| Comments: | I like you site and i had a question, i have a Olds Ambassador with the serial number 771933 and was wondering what year it was made. It was my dads and its mine now so i was wondering if you could help me? If you would please send me and e-mail as soon as possible i would thank you. And again i love your site and will be back soon thanks again. |
| My horns | i have one Olds Ambassador |
| Date | Thursday, January 30, 2003 at 15:28:41 |
| Name: | Bryant Noble |
| Email: | noble_impala |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Pampa Texas |
| Comments: | I like you site and i had a question, i have a Olds Ambassador with the serial number 771933 and was wondering what year it was made. It was my dads and its mine now so i was wondering if you could help me? If you would please send me and e-mail as soon as possible i would thank you. And again i love your site and will be back soon thanks again. |
| My horns | i have one Olds Ambassador |
| Date | Thursday, January 30, 2003 at 15:28:03 |
| Name: | George Polizzi |
| Email: | mmbrothers@comcast.net |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Blackwood - - (south) NJ. |
| Comments: | Alan You've been a great deal of help to me. I value and respect your knowledge. Thanks |
| My horns | Trumpets:
Reynolds-Argenta , Blessing-Artist, ROTH by Roth-Reynolds, Besson 2-20, Olds Special, Selmer Deville, Selmer Modified K 24Bx, Bach stad 37, Cornets: Olds Studio, Reynolds Emperor, Yamaha YCR-233, |
| Date | Wednesday, January 29, 2003 at 12:27:11 |
| Name: | James Glasgow |
| Email: | fanfarejg@webtv.net |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Seattle, Washington USA |
| Comments: | Nice site--I was referred by Paul Ayick Vintage Brass. I found a very old Olds trombone at 2nd hand shop and wanted serial # info. Will let you know what I find if I decide to buy it. |
| My horns | My "main arsenal": Bach 42B trombone, Willson compensating euphonium, King 3B Silver Sonic (used to have valve attachment also, but sold it). Have numerous other instruments, mostly vintage, incl. King Silver Sonic cornet (my father used to have a matching pair of tpt. and cornet, but tpt. was stolen), York "long model" cornet, serial # 47672 (ca. 1911-1914), Antoine Courtois & Mille A/B flat/C cornet (no serial #, probably pre-1900) with orig. case, mute, mouthpieces (one has mother- of-pearl rim), cleaning rod, etc., a D. Rancilio (Milan) rotary valve trombone with mother-of-pearl inlay on valve caps and buttons (pre-1900? No serial #), and several other interesting "toys". |
| Date | Wednesday, January 29, 2003 at 04:17:52 |
| Name: | Rex Fullerton |
| Email: | rfnf@mybluelight.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Woodinville, Washington |
| Comments: | Enjoyed reading the info on Olds. Found this site while trying to research a trumpet purchase for my youngest son. |
| My horns | Olds Studio purchased new in 1967 or 68 Bach Stradivarius model 37 purchased in 1974 |
| Date | Tuesday, January 28, 2003 at 04:10:43 |
| Name: | Tom Cox |
| Email: | thomas.cox24@verizon.net |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Dallas, TX |
| Comments: | I've had my OLDS RECORDING since buying it new in 1968 and still love it today. Really enjoyed your site and the information ... |
| Date | Thursday, January 23, 2003 at 17:41:08 |
| Name: | Helen Halligan |
| Email: | hhalligan@frontiernet.net |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Rochester, NY |
| Comments: | I inherited this horn and love playing it. Many tell me it's a really great instrument |
| My horns | French Selmer serial no. 16942 |
| Date | Wednesday, January 22, 2003 at 19:25:51 |
| Name: | Luis Irizarry |
| Email: | trumpetman8@hotmail.com |
| Where are you from: | Puerto Rico |
| Comments: | I started playing F. Horn in 7th grade, when I was in 9nth i started to learn trumpet. My first trumpet was a student trumpet "Olds", then my parents brought a trumpet for my brother and, it was a SUPER OLDS "MADE BY F.E. OLDS AND SON. FULLERTON, CALIFORNIA U.S.A." S.N.#628691. We still use it "I use it more, to play on gigs or when I'm playing in the marching band" and I really love the great sound of this horn... excelent proyection... |
| My horns | 1. SUPER OLDS "MADE BY F.E. OLDS AND SON. FULLERTON, CALIFORNIA U.S.A." S.N.#628691 2. Vincent Bach Stradivarius model 72 lightweight 3. Vincent Bach Stradivarius model 43 4. Golden Rod "Grinnll Bros" Detroit (this is an old horn, I know nothing about it. If anyone knows something about this trumpet please E-mail me.) :-) |
| Date | Tuesday, January 7, 2003 at 03:19:50 |
| Name: | Stuart Tucker |
| Email: | avartpro@aol.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Boynton Beach, Florida |
| Comments: | I had the opportunity to visit the F.E. Olds factory around 1958 when I was 12 years old. It was a very enlightening experience to see the trumpets made right in front of me. I played for about twenty years which included playing in the 1962 Tournament of Roses Parade as well as local symphony and opera groups in New York. I met Rafael Mendez after one of his concerts in Long Beach, California around 1961. |
| My horns | Olds Recording (vintage 1959). |
| Date | Monday, January 6, 2003 at 18:01:05 |
| Name: | Stuart Tucker |
| Email: | avartpro@aol.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Boynton Beach, Florida |
| Comments: | I had the opportunity to visit the F.E. Olds factory around 1958 when I was 12 years old. It was a very enlightening experience to see the trumpets made right in front of me. I played for about twenty years which included playing in the 1962 Tournament of Roses Parade as well as local symphony and opera groups in New York. |
| My horns | Olds Recording (vintage 1959). |
| Date | Monday, January 6, 2003 at 17:57:20 |
| Name: | Agie |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | British Columbia |
| Comments: | Great Site, Loved reading all about my horn... Thanks |
| My horns | Abassador 93xxx serial number |
| Date | Saturday, January 4, 2003 at 12:38:57 |
| Name: | Jeff Milliken |
| Email: | jmilliken5@attbi.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Sacramento, CA |
| Comments: | Thanks for the nice site, Band in a Box downloads, and all the trumpet info ! |
| My horns | Yamaha Xeno 8345 Trumpet Olds 1953 Ambassador Trumpet Conn 1940(?)Vocabell Trumpet (though seller claims 1933) Conn 1947 Vocabell Cornet Yamaha 2310 Flugelhorn Courtois 155G Flugelhorn |
| Date | Thursday, January 2, 2003 at 22:00:31 |
| Name: | G.W. (Bill) Sedgwick |
| Email: | gwsedgwick@earthlink.net |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | San Diego |
| Comments: | Great to know that there's others who enjoy the old Olds horns. |
| My horns | Opra Trumpet (S/N #307500) was made by F.E.Olds & Sons of Fullerton, Cal. and was bought new for me by my parents in 1960. Like many brass players of my generation, I was a Raphael Mendez fan and wanted a horn like his. |
| Date | Tuesday, December 31, 2002 at 16:18:34 |
| Name: | Vic Nutt |
| Email: | vic.nutt@medicaid.state.ar.us |
| Where are you from: | Arkansas |
| Comments: | Thanks for a great site from a former Olds player [now current, as of today-got an Ambassador cornet]. I found your site through TPIN. |
| My horns | Cornet-60's Ambassador Trumpet-Bach Mercedes , built 1972 |
| Date | Tuesday, December 31, 2002 at 15:41:22 |
| Name: | Bob Yates |
| Email: | ryates@seanet.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Seattle Wa. |
| Comments: | I have an M-10 Mendez that I purchased new in 1965 serial # 330869. I only used it a couple years and it is in like new condition w/ original case. Can you help me with a current value if I am to sell it? Thanks |
| My horns | Olds Mendez |
| Date | Friday, December 27, 2002 at 05:52:41 |
| Name: | Richard Thompson |
| Email: | rich_t@direcway.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Raisd in Wabash, Indiana now in Colorado |
| Comments: | Started playing cornet in the 6th grade and later bought a 1957 Olds Super Cornet for High School Band. Played 1st chair in junior and senior year. Great horn!! and Great memories. I still have my Olds Super. |
| My horns | 1957 Olds Super Cornet I recently was given a cornet which I found in an old barn. I can't seem to find any info on it. It was made in Paris by Coueson, labeled Alcazar. I need bottom caps, valve springs,and finger tips for this horn. Any one know where I can find parts? |
| Date | Sunday, December 22, 2002 at 23:43:09 |
| Name: | Harry Marks |
| Email: | harryellenmarks@earthlink.net |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Raised in Arizona, now in Santa Rosa California |
| Comments: | My first horn was an Olds Ambassador my parents bought in 1956 |
| My horns | Now play a Yamaha 6345HSII Bb, Yamaha 6445HGSII C, a Conn Constellation (circa 1967) Cornet, and a Kanstul KST1520 Flugelhorn. Also have a Yamaha herald trumpet that was made for the 2002 Winter Olympics. I love to play in orchestra and symphonic bands. |
| Date | Wednesday, December 18, 2002 at 17:05:23 |
| Name: | Alan Baldwin |
| Email: | alanbaldwin@sbcglobal.net |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Vacaville CA |
| Comments: | Terrific site...fun and interesting to read. I own a 1971 #340667 Olds Mendez Trumpet (brass) for which my dad paid 265.00 in 1971 from Musicians' Supply Shop, West Pico Blvd, W LA CA in 1971. I was a junior at Santa Monica High School and was often invited to play trumpet with Carmen Dragon's orchestra. I still own this wonderful trumpet! But alas, my lip has given way to my age. |
| Date | Monday, December 16, 2002 at 10:58:33 |
| Name: | Ralph Caccese |
| Email: | rcaccesejr@yahoo.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Delaware |
| Comments: | Great site! I'm an Olds fan and this site has helped me sort out many unanswered questions. |
| My horns | Getzen cornet 3850, my main horn Olds Ambassador trumpet and cornet Olds Recording trumpet Olds studio cornet Soon to be, Olds Opera and Mendez cornet Yamaha 6330S cornet |
| Date | Saturday, December 14, 2002 at 00:01:21 |
| Name: | Skip Freely |
| Email: | k6hms@arrl.net |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Newport Beach, CA |
| Comments: | Great site! Brings back memories, and provides good information! Wish there was more trombone material! 45 years away from tbone, 1956-1991! Back in Bones West! |
| My horns | 1)My original Olds Recording Tenor Trombone; s/n 42612; Los Angeles; Purchased new in February 1950. 2)Olds F/Eb Bass Trombone, independent; s/s A48625; purchased used in 2001; new in March 1979; one of the last. 3)Christian Reisser 3-rotary valve Tenor Trombone; new 1871! 4)King-Cleveland 3-piston euphonium, straight bell; s/n 600625, new 1975. |
| Date | Friday, December 13, 2002 at 13:48:19 |
| Name: | Bill Vincent |
| Email: | tptman@goeaston.net |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Easton, Maryland (on Chesapeake Bay) |
| Comments: | An excellent site! My first horn was an Olds Ambassador (c.1950) |
| My horns | Bb: Bach Strad; French Besson Brevette (c.1948 fully restored), Olds Ambassador Trumpet (1964); Bundy (Bach prototype c. 1960) cornet. C: Schilke D/Eb: Bach Strad |
| Date | Tuesday, December 10, 2002 at 15:39:52 |
| Name: | George P. Cippon |
| Email: | pcippon@msn.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Arizona in 1989 from Phila. PA |
| Comments: | appreciate your efforts for history. I collect old trumpets and cornets. Am often asked to date old instruments. |
| My horns | Have Super Olds LA #22102 with inspection record signed M. Manell (no Date)This instrument was used very little, and was owned by old friend. Many brown spots which I think are acid burns. The case looks like it just came from the factory. Only flaw, other than the brown spots, is a nick in a valve casing. (looks like a tool was used to remove bottom cap) |
| Date | Tuesday, December 10, 2002 at 00:05:41 |
| Name: | George P. Cippon |
| Email: | pcippon@msn.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Arizona in 1989 from Phila. PA |
| Comments: | appreciate your efforts for history. I collect old trumpets and cornets. Am often asked to date old instruments. |
| My horns | Have Super Olds LA #22102 with inspection record signed M. Manell (no Date)This instrument was used very little, and was owned by old friend. Many brown spots which I think are acid burns. The case looks like it just came from the factory. Only flaw, other than the brown spots, is a nick in a valve casing. (looks like a tool was used to remove bottom cap) |
| Date | Tuesday, December 10, 2002 at 00:05:09 |
| Name: | George P. Cippon |
| Email: | pcippon@msn.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Arizona in 1989 from Phila. PA |
| Comments: | appreciate your efforts for history. I collect old trumpets and cornets. Am often asked to date old instruments. |
| My horns | Have Super Olds LA #22102 with inspection record signed M. Manell (no Date)This instrument was used very little, and was owned by old friend. Many brown spots which I think are acid burns. The case looks like it just came from the factory. Only flaw, other than the brown spots, is a nick in a valve casing. (looks like a tool was used to remove bottom cap) |
| Date | Tuesday, December 10, 2002 at 00:05:08 |
| Name: | George P. Cippon |
| Email: | pcippon@msn.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Arizona in 1989 from Phila. PA |
| Comments: | appreciate your efforts for history. I collect old trumpets and cornets. Am often asked to date old instruments. |
| My horns | Have Suoer Olds LA #22102 with inspection record signed M. Manell (no Date)This instrument was used very little, and was owned by old friend. Many brown spots which I think are acid burns. The case looks like it just came from the factory. Only flaw, other than the brown spots, is a nick in a valve casing. (looks like a tool was used to remove bottom cap) |
| Date | Tuesday, December 10, 2002 at 00:03:38 |
| Name: | pasquale v gallo |
| Email: | patgallo@hotmail.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | live in s fla |
| Comments: | nice to hear of revived players ive been playing for24 yrs never put the horn down for to long an enjoy playing evey chance i get thanks for the inspiration |
| My horns | getzen cornet yamaha 731 flugelhorn getzen 20m trumpet stomvie 4 valve piccolo trumpet and a couple of pocket units just for travel |
| Date | Wednesday, December 4, 2002 at 12:14:19 |
| Name: | Ron Bennett |
| Email: | rmbsrb@ktc.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Comfort, TX |
| Comments: | Lost an Olds Recording cornet in the Navy in 1960 (Navy musician), unfortunately, I don't have the s/n, but was purchased around school yr. 1957-58. Friend recently sent me another Olds Recording cornet s/n 583786 in great shape, no dings, finish worn and spotted in places, but what a beaut! Good website for research in all things Olds. |
| My horns | bagpipes, fifes, 2 banjos, 1 guitar, no time! Thanks, RB |
| Date | Wednesday, December 4, 2002 at 00:05:22 |
| Name: | Gary Black |
| Email: | gary225@earthlink.net |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | USA |
| Comments: | This site is very informative and nostalgic! |
| My horns | Olds Recording Trumpet |
| Date | Sunday, December 1, 2002 at 21:22:37 |
| Name: | Holly Raynor |
| Email: | gohollsgo@yahoo.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Seattle, Washington |
| Comments: | i love your site! i totally fell in love with some of your trumpets! they are gorgeous. i am a lead trumpet player in my region's #1 band. i love jazz, do u have n e one u would recommend for me to listen to? thanks a lot |
| My horns | bach strativarious model 37, from the 70s mount vernon model |
| Date | Sunday, December 1, 2002 at 02:24:07 |
| Name: | Kathy LoGuercio |
| Email: | 47blndie@charter.net |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Hesperia California |
| Comments: | I'm looking for a used "nice condition" baritone for my 15 year old son. |
| My horns | Baritone, valve trombone. |
| Date | Sunday, November 24, 2002 at 23:42:32 |
| Name: | D. Larry Miller, MD |
| Email: | trptdoc1@AOL.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Ca |
| Comments: | Great site. I have my high school selmer paris #19263. Must be from the 1950's? I currently play 2 Selmer/Bach CG trumpets and a 1935 English Besson Coronet. Glad you are into CG. Istudied with him for almost 20yrs, and believe his method is the most helpful overall. Most other methods seem to have some of his(Clarkes) ideas in them. "Brass Playing" book is the best didactic look at the realities I've seen. Keep up the good work, Larry Miller |
| Date | Saturday, November 23, 2002 at 22:46:16 |
| Name: | Chuck Black |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Comments: | |
| Date | Saturday, November 23, 2002 at 18:53:13 |
| Name: | Tee Hadley |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Comments: | My son has inherited a bugle, and I would like someone to install valves on it so he can play with the Coronets in the school band. Do you know someone who can do this? |
| Date | Saturday, November 23, 2002 at 18:50:56 |
| Name: | nancy |
| Email: | stlnancy@yahoo.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Missouri |
| Comments: | my son has gotten an old bugle and as no idea how to play it. i am looking for any info for it. |
| Date | Friday, November 22, 2002 at 17:10:53 |
| Name: | Bob Roerig |
| Email: | robert.roerig@harrisgroup.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Denver |
| Comments: | My wife needs help identifing some old horns |
| My horns | Sherwood Master, made in the USA, Serial #46186.-Trumpet Gretsch American, Bugel Horn, no date, no serial #. T. Henu Marchand Paris, Sole U.S. Agent H.E. McMilli, Cleveland, OH-Trombone, no date, no Serial # All old, dented. |
| Date | Friday, November 22, 2002 at 08:15:49 |
| Name: | Noel Nash |
| Email: | leecreek@earthlink.net |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Lewisville, ARK |
| Comments: | My son is currently playing my 1957 Olds Super trumpet in his high school band. We are about to retire it and I wondered if it is worth saving at all? |
| Date | Thursday, November 21, 2002 at 19:54:02 |
| Name: | Marco |
| Email: | marco-herold@web.de |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Germany / Frankfurt |
| Comments: | Hello I have buy a Olds Ambassador,and do not know how old the trumpet is. The seriallnumber is G 10712 can somebody tell me more about the instrument? Thank you Marco Herold |
| Date | Thursday, November 21, 2002 at 03:47:31 |
| Name: | Ben Witzig |
| Email: | bwitzig@comcast.net |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Montclair, NJ now- Peoria, IL originally |
| Comments: | On the trail of a Olds Tr. I learned on an Ambassador Cornet in the 50's. A Super is under an Opera and Mendez? |
| My horns | Bach Strad 1962 Mt. Vernon, large bore. King Libery Yamaha 2335 new. For sale. $420. List $769. |
| Date | Monday, November 18, 2002 at 19:02:43 |
| Name: | DE BOY |
| Email: | boy@guy.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | WAKAMANIA |
| Comments: | HERE NA NO GO AREA OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO |
| My horns | YOU HEAR |
| Date | Monday, November 18, 2002 at 04:11:35 |
| Name: | David Soucie |
| Email: | dudeofhhs |
| Where are you from: | San Mateo CA |
| Comments: | great site learened alot about where my horn came from |
| My horns | 1956 olds super, 1924 conn unknown model possibly 20b(?), Bach TR-300H |
| Date | Sunday, November 17, 2002 at 03:10:43 |
| Name: | David Holloway |
| Email: | dvdhlwy@win.net |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Louisville, KY |
| Comments: | Alan, You have been a great help to me. Thank you very, very much. I love the 1947 Super. I am a big band singer-trumpeter-writer (a lot of Sinatra, Dean Martin, Connick). Thank you again. David |
| My horns | 1947 Olds Super trumpet-Los Angeles; 2002 Blessing trumpet Light-ML; 2002 Jupiter Black lacquer fluegelhorn; 193? American Standard cornet-silver |
| Date | Saturday, November 16, 2002 at 10:06:27 |
| Name: | David Holloway |
| Email: | dvdhlwy@win.net |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Louisville, KY |
| Comments: | Alan, You have been a great help to me. Thank you very, very much. I love the 1947 Super. I am a big band singer-trumpeter-writer (a lot of Sinatra, Dean Martin, Connick). Thank you again. David |
| My horns | 1947 Olds Super trumpet-Los Angeles 2002 Blessing trumpet Light-ML 2002 Jupiter Black lacquer fluegelhon 193? American Standard cornet |
| Date | Saturday, November 16, 2002 at 10:05:32 |
| Name: | Tod Adams |
| Email: | tod@apeis.com |
| Where are you from: | Norfolk NE 68701 |
| Comments: | 1st visit, interesting site! Given site address by a friend. |
| My horns | Olds Mendez trumpet S#160316 w/#2 mp King Silvertone Coronet #217134 |
| Date | Thursday, November 14, 2002 at 21:44:19 |
| Name: | Bill Sponseller |
| Email: | bsponseller@copper.net |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Alameda California |
| Comments: | Great website.. I'm 55 years old and still blowing my original Olds. Tried everything from Benge to Bach and keep getting the Olds back out of the closet. |
| My horns | Olds Special Ser# 387860 Trumpet was refurbished at the factory in 1970's with custom jazz triggers. Sure would like to get the valves redone. They are really worn out, but it keeps going. Anything you can tell me about my horn? |
| Date | Wednesday, November 13, 2002 at 13:52:14 |
| Name: | Rich Willey |
| Email: | boptism@bellsouth.net |
| HomePage: | http://www.boptism.com |
| Where are you from: | Candler, NC |
| Comments: | Thanks, Alan, for providing such a great service to us fellow Olds players. My first horn was an Olds (back in '67; student horn?) and I've come back, full circle! (Until last year I drove an Olds, too!) |
| My horns | Olds Studio trumpet #548xx, Olds Studio G trumpet #141xxx, two Olds Special cornets #239xx & #136xxx, three Olds Ambassador trumpets #511xx, #795xx & #539xxx, three Olds Ambassador cornets #494xx, #792xx, & 318xxx. |
| Date | Tuesday, November 12, 2002 at 02:02:24 |
| Name: | Steve McGowan |
| Email: | stmcgowan@msn.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Kentwood, Michigan |
| Comments: | I went to the net to see if I could gain any information on Olds Trumpets and came across this site. This is fantastic. I am looking for someone in my area to restore my Olds Mendez Trumpet. |
| My horns | Olds Mendez Trumpet...1963 Serial #401346 |
| Date | Sunday, November 10, 2002 at 19:28:11 |
| Name: | senes |
| Email: | senes.claude |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | FRANCE |
| Comments: | Le "must" du collectionneur ! Félicitations pour ce travail grandiose |
| My horns | several olds |
| Date | Saturday, November 2, 2002 at 03:04:45 |
| Name: | Alan Davidson |
| Email: | ralan_davidson@hotmail.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | New Braunfels, Tx |
| Comments: | I have a Silver Bach Stradivarious, model 72. I got it new in the mid 70's, and was wondering its current value. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Great site! Im glad I found it. |
| My horns | Bach Silver Strad 72, and an old, worn out Conn Cornet! |
| Date | Thursday, October 31, 2002 at 15:43:54 |
| Name: | Rolind Suton |
| Email: | rolind@telusplanet.net |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Canads,Edmonton,Alberta |
| Comments: | Your site is great,Its nice to see some of the old ones. |
| My horns | Please help me if you can,I'm trying to find some info.on a universal Dolnet paris Trumpet. I have had the trumpet since I was 4yrs old,I'm now 38yrs old. I'm wondering the value of such a fine piece. Any information would be great. Thanks |
| Date | Wednesday, October 30, 2002 at 17:57:06 |
| Name: | Oz Osby |
| Email: | Oz.Osby.AQUI@StateFarm.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Originally Shreveport,La.;now live in B'ham,AL. |
| Comments: | You have a great wed site.I started studying the Cornet in Feb of 01.I am facinated by cornets and trumpets.I have many technical questions. |
| My horns | I practice on a Holton Collegiate;have a Yamaha cornet(student model);have a King 2055T,and an Olds fluegelhorn(copper/gold)beautiful horn. |
| Date | Tuesday, October 29, 2002 at 18:33:02 |
| Name: | dan johnson |
| Email: | daniel.johnson@cit.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | denver, co |
| Comments: | recently i decided to seek out a new horn. after trying all the "new stuff",i was getting disillusioned. a colleague referred me to a local dealer who had several olds. they play better than ALL the "new stuff"(yamaha,who?) |
| My horns | olds: 1 - recording, 1 - super; both outstanding players; looking for more. several other non-olds horns GREAT SITE - VERY INFORMATIVE |
| Date | Thursday, October 24, 2002 at 14:00:24 |
| Name: | Chris Wiliams |
| Email: | ckw1@attbi.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Venice CA |
| Comments: | I have my Father Keith Williams Olds Mendez Serial No.166572. What a horn!He played it for over 30 years and had 2 Bach strats as well but always loved the Olds, it had the best tone. It needs work now though and I don't know who would be the best to restore it in the L.A. area. I would appreciate some reccommendations. Thanks, C.W. |
| Date | Wednesday, October 23, 2002 at 23:47:16 |
| Name: | Roy Cox |
| Email: | royston.cox@virgin.net |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | England |
| Comments: | V.Interesting .. |
| My horns | Reynolds. olds recoding. bach strad cornet yuk! bach stad 180 great! schilke e3l.wedgewood piccolo tpt.selmer tpt v.old. various paxman french horns. |
| Date | Thursday, October 17, 2002 at 17:27:42 |
| Name: | Colleen Wehner |
| Email: | Wehnercl@aol.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Maryland |
| Comments: | Thank You! I am looking for a good used trumpet for my daughter to play. I am not a musician, and have had to do a lot of research, and your site has been a great resource. Thanks! |
| Date | Thursday, October 17, 2002 at 11:59:58 |
| Name: | Grant Claussen |
| Email: | grclaussen@netscape.net |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Panama City, FL |
| Comments: | Great web site!!! A joy to surf and read through. |
| My horns | Olds tenor sax serial number #1385, Conn c-melody sax, Martin soprano sax, selmer balanced action alto sax, and selmer super action 80 series II Baritone sax. |
| Date | Saturday, October 12, 2002 at 21:28:09 |
| Name: | JASON WATKINS |
| Email: | JASTARPRODUCTIONS@ATT.NET |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | FT WORTH,TX. |
| Comments: | THIS IS A TRULY EXCEPTIONAL SITE. i HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR YEARS TO FIND INFORMATION ON THE HORN MY GRANDFATHER HAD GIVEN ME WHEN I FIRST STARTED LEARNING TO PLAY. |
| My horns | AMBASSADOR CORNET #51480. |
| Date | Saturday, October 12, 2002 at 12:27:54 |
| Name: | Jack Radloff |
| Email: | jackradlof@pcpros.net |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Merrill, Wisconsin |
| Comments: | Have owned an Olds Special Trumpet since I bought it out of high school in 1961. Still a beatiful instrument. |
| My horns | 1960 Olds Special Trumpet 1960 Olds Ambassador Cornet 1932 Buescher brushed gold bell trumpet 1950s? Pocket trumpet made in Pakistan |
| Date | Sunday, October 6, 2002 at 02:50:01 |
| Name: | Michael Lynch |
| Email: | jlynch01sceinet.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | North Lima, OH (by Youngstown) |
| Comments: | We have an Olds standard trumpet that I played in high school with the original case. Thank you for all the information you compiled, it really helped. |
| Date | Saturday, October 5, 2002 at 09:46:22 |
| Name: | William Fish |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Meadville, Pa |
| Comments: | Looking for info on Olds co. I have an olds trumpet and I am looking to find when it would have been manufactured. |
| Date | Monday, September 30, 2002 at 13:54:30 |
| Name: | Eric Schindelbeck |
| Email: | schindelbeck@netzero.net |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Virginia |
| Comments: | Great web site. Great links! |
| My horns | 1)Callichio #1993, bought new by my dad in 1970, was handmade by Dominick Calicchio 2)1952-1953 Olds Mendez #86371, Laquer Brass finish, newly restored. 3)Getzen Eterna Severinsen model. My high school trumpet (bought new in 1976). Pales in comparison to the other two above. Why do you think Doc quit playing them? 4)Conn student model Trombone (in case the kids want to learn) 5)My great-grandfather's violin. Very old, brand unknown. Need to get it appraised. |
| Date | Sunday, September 29, 2002 at 22:14:44 |
| Name: | Fred Mumaugh |
| Email: | fred7360431@yahoo.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Joliet,Illinois |
| Comments: | Sent email with details |
| My horns | Olds Herald trumpet Olds studio model cornet Bach Stradivarius C trumpet Bach Soprano trumpet in high B flat Wurlitzer trumpet Conn Constellation cornet, 1966 |
| Date | Sunday, September 29, 2002 at 12:05:58 |
| Name: | Mike Mattfield |
| Email: | m5549tt@aol.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Minneapolis |
| Comments: | Thanks for a great afternoon of horn nostalgia! I have owned several of these beauties in a past life. Alas! they were sold or traded. Will check back later. |
| My horns | Benge, trumpet, Chicago #34--,(1940s?) Bach, cornet #308-- (1965) Holton 'New Proportion' silver/gold cornet (circa 1911) |
| Date | Wednesday, September 25, 2002 at 17:07:01 |
| Name: | Paul Ayick |
| Email: | ayick@bigfoot.com |
| HomePage: | http://www.paulayickvintagebrass.com/ |
| Where are you from: | South Florida via NY/NJ metro area |
| Comments: | Alan it has been a pleasure knowing you and thanks for all the Olds help! |
| My horns | see them at my website............. |
| Date | Thursday, September 19, 2002 at 13:50:28 |
| Name: | Olli Wendelin |
| Email: | o.wendelin@worldnet.att.net |
| Where are you from: | Charleston, SC |
| Comments: | Great site |
| My horns | Olds Custom Trombone I bought in 1971 and have played ever since. Olds Ambasador Trumpet I bought for $20.00 |
| Date | Wednesday, September 18, 2002 at 12:32:29 |
| Name: | roger shepherd |
| Email: | box11@qc.aira.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | montreal, quebec |
| Comments: | been some time since i heard about all these horns. reminds me of hangin in music shops, trying out mouthpieces and checking out ride cymbals with my man bob. does anyone know about the olds ultra sonic which i bought second hand around 1980. it is a large bore b flat with a serial number in the 916000 range. |
| My horns | yamaha flugel, late 70s and the above mentioned ultra sonic |
| Date | Tuesday, September 17, 2002 at 00:42:49 |
| Name: | Ian Carey |
| Email: | icarey@wested.org |
| HomePage: | http://www.mp3.com/iancarey |
| Where are you from: | SF,CA |
| Comments: | hi, i enjoyed your olds site... i'm currently searching for an olds mendez #1 mouthpiece (the one with the bevel-style outer shape)--do you know any olds collectors who might have one to sell? thanks-- |
| My horns | Bach 37LT, 72H |
| Date | Friday, September 13, 2002 at 17:28:02 |
| Name: | Doug Hulme |
| Email: | second.chance@ukonline.co.uk |
| HomePage: | http://www.second-chance.org.uk |
| Where are you from: | Portsmouth, England |
| Comments: | A real education and a joy. I wish you could extend the coverage to trombones. |
| My horns | I'm a trombone man! |
| Date | Friday, September 13, 2002 at 15:18:42 |
| Name: | Michael Coles |
| Email: | chaser6977@yahoo.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Belleville,Michigan. |
| Comments: | I'am the owner of an Olds trumpet s/n 10086.I got it from my father who used it when he was a kid,I played through high school and now my daughter wants to learn to play. |
| Date | Sunday, September 8, 2002 at 22:32:16 |
| Name: | Stan Pierce |
| Email: | srp@starstream.net |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Inglewood, CA now live in Rocklin, CA |
| Comments: | What a wonderful and beautiful horn. I just found your site today. Very nice and interesting. |
| My horns | Super Olds Trombone S/N 14149 |
| Date | Saturday, August 31, 2002 at 11:50:25 |
| Name: | Dave Swetnam |
| Email: | dave@voicemagic.com |
| HomePage: | http://www.voicemagic.com |
| Where are you from: | Columbia, south Carolina |
| Comments: | Great site. Any idea what the value of my horn would be? |
| My horns | Paris Selmer K-Modified S/N 23045 |
| Date | Friday, August 30, 2002 at 22:27:20 |
| Name: | Martin Wilson |
| Email: | martinwilson@charter.net |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Birmingham Alabama |
| Comments: | My parents bought my Ambassador (used) around the fall of '71 when I was going into the 6th grade band. I played all through high school and never thought much about the horn until my son (now entering 6th grade band) and my wife took the horn to a shop to have it checked out. The man at the shop told them we would not be able to buy a new horn as good as the 1957 era olds unless we bought a very expensive proffesional horn. I decided to do some research and found your site very helpful. |
| My horns | Olds Ambassador #194xxx, Also an old Conn director that I used in marching band in high school |
| Date | Friday, August 30, 2002 at 10:30:59 |
| Name: | Martin Cleveland |
| Email: | martincleveland@aseur.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | East Yorkshire / England |
| Comments: | I have had 2 Olds trumpets a Super Star and for the last 20 odd years a Mendez that I would never part with. I love them |
| My horns | Mendez |
| Date | Wednesday, August 28, 2002 at 07:28:36 |
| Name: | Gus Gander |
| Email: | ggander@vca.gov.uk |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Bristol, England |
| Comments: | Thanks for your excellent site. Please could I ask if you can tell me anything about Reynolds? I've just bought a Contempora Euphonium that I call identify as having been made in 1965, but just who were they? I learn from your site that they had been acquired by Olds at some time and were still part of the act during the Texas years, and I think the remains may survive as part of Selmer (as, I think, do Conn and King), though I can't find any info on the web anywhere. |
| Date | Wednesday, August 21, 2002 at 06:23:05 |
| Name: | gary |
| Email: | gtrman52@aol.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | ocala fl |
| Comments: | thanks to your web page i just secured my son a 1959 recording trumpet in great condition- its just like his teachers. |
| My horns | 1939 olds super 1959 olds recording |
| Date | Monday, August 19, 2002 at 15:29:40 |
| Name: | John A. Hudspeth |
| Email: | johnah@amaonline.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Texas |
| Comments: | Total Trumpet/cornet/flug NUT. Recently began interest in Olds. |
| My horns | Bachs, lots of 'em. All keys, tenor to pic, trumpets, cornets, flug. Claude Gordon Selmer Tpt. Getzen Flug. Stomvi Pic. Olds Special, Super Trumpet, Special cornet (three color) Studio Cornet. Several old Reynolds. King Master cornet (1937) and Conn Victor (1948). More than I can remember. |
| Date | Tuesday, August 13, 2002 at 23:37:07 |
| Name: | Lauren Mack |
| Email: | hrswmn99@aol.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Connecticut |
| Comments: | Great site to be doing research on your instrument. |
| My horns | Proud owner of a Reynolds Trombone |
| Date | Sunday, August 11, 2002 at 07:51:05 |
| Name: | Paul Jefferson |
| Email: | pmj98@hotmail.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | New York |
| Comments: | Great Page: I understand that the F. E. Olds company has been revived. Do you have any info on this ? |
| My horns | I am a trombonist looking for a Large bore Olds Opera Trombone. I currently play a King 4b |
| Date | Friday, August 9, 2002 at 18:32:25 |
| Name: | Robert Burnett |
| Email: | R.A.Burnett@juno.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Arlington,tx |
| Comments: | Found your site today enjoyed it very much. have an olds Ambassador that my dad gave me when I was in the sixth grade think its a 68 yr model # 647672 I know its not worth much but in sentimental value to me its priceless thx for the web site |
| My horns | have the olds and now playing a #37 silver bach at this time mostly in ensembles ect yea I'm still at it after all these years |
| Date | Friday, August 9, 2002 at 16:57:49 |
| Name: | Michael Park |
| Email: | mikepark1@prodigy.net |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Englewood, Colo |
| Comments: | surprisingly the 1946 Olds Silver Super has the best slide. It's good march music horn because it has a bright sound. The Recording are good jazz horns |
| My horns | 2 Olds Recordings 1962 1948, 1 Olds Silver Super 1946, Yamaha YSL 356R, E.M. Winston valve |
| Date | Wednesday, August 7, 2002 at 09:57:29 |
| Name: | Jere Gammon |
| Email: | Jere416@aol.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Lady Lake Florida |
| Comments: | I use your web site on a regular basis and enjoy it very much. |
| My horns | Olds Ambassador,Studio, and l948 Blessing Super Artist. |
| Date | Tuesday, August 6, 2002 at 16:01:06 |
| Name: | Joe Adams |
| Email: | bunniesandfrogs@yahoo.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Union,Il. |
| Comments: | Being the owner of a machine shop for 30 + years,I haven't had much time to play my trumpets.I now collect them.Great site.Email address belongs to my wife.Had to get that in. |
| My horns | Olds recording s/n203712 complete rebuild by Brass Bow,Marcinkiewicz Four S,Bach Strad MdL37,Burbank,Courtois cornet,Yamaha 631 Fluegelhorn,Getzen Eterna Fluegelhorn.These are a few of my prized collection.I have over 40 horns |
| Date | Friday, August 2, 2002 at 22:22:34 |
| Name: | Tommy Byers |
| Email: | tommybracing@hotmail.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Tulsa, OK. |
| Comments: | I still have my Olds ambassador cornet that I first played in 1967. It doesn't look very good anymore, but it still sings great... |
| My horns | 1967 Olds ambassador cornet, Benge 3X+ with custom bell work(LA model,1974), used to play a Bach Strad ML(about a 1972 model) |
| Date | Wednesday, July 31, 2002 at 20:32:38 |
| Name: | Donald Roberts |
| Email: | idahoan79@aol.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Shreveport, Louisiana |
| Comments: | Informative site! |
| My horns | 1950 Olds Studio Cornet, 1962 Olds Ambassador Cornet |
| Date | Tuesday, July 30, 2002 at 18:16:30 |
| Name: | Mike DiMartino |
| Email: | dimarjazz@juno.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Rochester, NY |
| Comments: | Wish I could find an original third valve finger throw ring AND screw for my '55 Connstellation 28A. And how 'bout an original case for a '59 38B 'Stell? Looking for either a Blessing Super Artist trumpet (late '40s-'50s) or a Martin Committee FLUGELHORN (no later than '60s vintage). |
| My horns | At the moment: '55 Connstellation Long Model Cornet; Reynolds Emperor Cornet (nickel flare) (don't laugh!); 1897 York cornet. |
| Date | Monday, July 29, 2002 at 04:06:42 |
| Name: | John Lang |
| Email: | johnlang66@hotmail.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | San Antonio |
| Comments: | Fantastic website!!! Learned so much. Played 7 years in marching band with a Super Olds #31765. Haven't played since but neat to know my horn has a history. |
| Date | Friday, July 26, 2002 at 00:02:47 |
| Name: | Les Nicholson |
| Email: | g-nconsultants@beyond.net.au |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Queensland, Australia |
| Comments: | I am still playing my Olds Recording and Special trumpets after 30 years and they still play well. When I record I still use the Special. Thank you for the web site. It was great reading. I am very nostalgic about my Olds trumpets and still believe they are the best instruments I have played over my 30 year playing career. |
| My horns | Trumpets Recording and Special |
| Date | Sunday, July 21, 2002 at 03:08:05 |
| Name: | Ron Redding |
| Email: | ronxjo@aol.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Virginia |
| Comments: | Great site. |
| My horns | Olds Opera 1963 Conn/Dupont Cornet s/n 821 |
| Date | Friday, July 19, 2002 at 11:09:37 |
| Name: | Steve Perrett |
| Email: | steve.perrett@bg-group.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Great Britain |
| Comments: | I bought a Super Trombone in 1975/76. I wish I still had it........... |
| My horns | King 5B |
| Date | Friday, July 19, 2002 at 09:25:09 |
| Name: | jamie |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Gold Coast, Australia |
| Comments: | i found it quite informative. i stumbled upon the site whilst looking for accessories. |
| My horns | Bach stradavartios 37, jupiter flugelhorn, an ancient Conn trumpet, yamaha tombone (that needs alot of work)and my original yamaha student trumpet. |
| Date | Monday, July 15, 2002 at 22:38:44 |
| Name: | Bruce Rockcastle |
| Email: | brockca1@nycap.rr.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Troy, N.Y. |
| Comments: | Very well done site with great info & education on the Olds. Thank you. |
| Date | Thursday, July 11, 2002 at 06:59:29 |
| Name: | Joost Visser |
| Email: | j520366@hotmail.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Holland-->Utrecht |
| Comments: | Great Side!!!!! I like olds trumpets!! |
| My horns | Olds Ambassador trumpet 1962 |
| Date | Friday, July 5, 2002 at 13:48:39 |
| Name: | KF Baxter |
| Email: | medsprings1@yahoo.com |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Oregon |
| Comments: | I started on an olds Ambassador in Junior high. I recently purchased a 1955 Ambassador in mint condition. Needless to say I sold my Yamaha 6335s after playing the Olds for a few days. If Yamaha could only get this good of tone. |
| My horns | Olds Ambassador trumpet 1955, Olds ambassador cornet 1973. |
| Date | Friday, July 5, 2002 at 01:25:02 |
| Name: | Jill Rubio |
| Email: | rubio@northnet.org |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Potsdam NY, originally Los Angeles |
| Comments: | I couldn't get the links to your email to work, so I'm writing here. I have a question about an older Selmer Paris Trumpet, #68747. Aside from the age, which I don't know, is this likely to be a quality horn? I'm looking to buy a decent trumpet (not student model) without spending too much, and this one's available on the web.Thanks--Jill |
| My horns | Powell #3581 Flute Opperman Piccolo |
| Date | Monday, July 1, 2002 at 06:45:30 |
| Name: | Thomas E. Walker |
| Email: | tom@thomwalker.com |
| HomePage: | http://www.thomwalker.com |