Olds Recording

GeorgeB

After a long search I finally found exactly what I was looking for : an Olds Recording at a price I could afford, thanks to Trent Austin. Right now it is likely in Canada Customs so it should soon be in my hot little hands. Man I cannot wait.

Here's a video showing off the 1938-39 Olds Recording

George

Kehaulani

I got a play test om a horn I ordered too. Nice touch. Hope it Arrives O.K. Enjoy.

SSmith1226

@georgeb
George,
Congratulations and I hope that you have many years of pleasure with your new horn!

Dr GO

George, what year? I have two, an LA '53 and Fullerton '67. There has always been a debate that the LA was a better horn than the Fullerton, and from my experience on both of these horns, they are identical and cannot for the life of me find a performance difference. I do admit the '53 can be a pain in the buttock when trying to align the valves after I do a cleaning, but the more extensive detailing on the bell over the '67 makes up for this. I LOVE both of these horns and they are my go to horns for classical playing.

I love them so much that when I move on to the next plane, I made sure my wife knows to place my ashes in the '67 Recording. That is the horn where my musical career really began, and I would like that musical connection to be there for me for my eternal resting place.

Bottom line: You chose a great horn, and perhaps if we do not meet in this world, for sure, will meet in the afterlife with our Recording close by.

GeorgeB

@dr-go said in Olds Recording:

George, what year?

Hi, Doc. They tell me the serial number puts it at either a 1938 or 1939.

By the way, while chances aren't great we'll meet in this world, I would sure love to play with you on our recordings in a duet in the great hereafter.

George

administrator

I had a friend in college who played an Olds Recording. It was one of the most unique instruments I had ever seen and was perfect for the type of playing he did. I hope you enjoy it.

administrator

Also, love the "offset" valve look. Very trendy

barliman2001

@administrator Only four or five months ago, I scored an almost pristine 1938 recording - one of the few horns I've ever had where I've had the feeling that the horn knows beforehand what I'm trying to do, and simply does it...

Dr GO

@georgeb said in Olds Recording:

@dr-go said in Olds Recording:

George, what year?

Hi, Doc. They tell me the serial number puts it at either a 1938 or 1939.

By the way, while chances aren't great we'll meet in this world, I would sure love to play with you on our recordings in a duet in the great hereafter.

George

I believe the first Olds Recording was made in 1942. It was preceeded by the Super Recording that was made about 1939.

J. Jericho

@dr-go said in Olds Recording:

I love them so much that when I move on to the next plane, I made sure my wife knows to place my ashes in the '67 Recording.

... giving it that authentic "smoky sound"....

GeorgeB

@dr-go said in Olds Recording:

@georgeb said in Olds Recording:

@dr-go said in Olds Recording:

George, what year?

I believe the first Olds Recording was made in 1942. It was preceeded by the Super Recording that was made about 1939.

I'm just going by what the boys at ACB told me. Maybe it is a '42.
George

GeorgeB

@barliman2001 said in Olds Recording:

@administrator Only four or five months ago, I scored an almost pristine 1938 recording - one of the few horns I've ever had where I've had the feeling that the horn knows beforehand what I'm trying to do, and simply does it...

Good to know. I can really use all the help I can get.
George