Brand-New 1971 Olds Ambassador Trumpet Possible?

DavidPaul

Before I answer that question, let me write a little about the past few months. I haven't been on the boards since February 2022.

Back then, was inquiring about an Olds (by name only) trumpet that was available on Ebay. It was in really nice condition, so I bought it, cheap. It has worked well for me during my relearning period of getting back to playing the trumpet, but I really wanted to find an Olds Ambassador. This horn is now back on Ebay and will probably get me a hundred dollars or so. The current bid is $89 with 4 days to go.

I have a 1972 Olds Ambassador cornet that is in fairly nice condition and has been enjoyable to play during my trumpet relearning experience, but I really wanted to find an Olds Ambassador trumpet to be its mate. The problem has been trying to find one in reasonably good condition without a ridiculous price attached to it.

Finally, about a week and a half ago I found one to my liking. In fact, it's now in my possession. I am really excited about this, and the story is almost unbelievable.

This 1971 Ambassador trumpet was owned by a gentleman who is a native of Hawaii. He learned to play the trumpet when he was 7 years old and eventually played semi-pro.

During this period, when he was in high school, he was in a trumpet playing competition with 300 other players. He won first place and the prize was a brand-new Olds Ambassador trumpet, serial number, 754552.

Since he already had a good quality horn in service, he put this one away and during all of these years, he only removed it annually for greasing the slides and oiling the valves. It was never pressed into service.

Prior to shipping it to me, he had a music instrument repair house check it over. It only needed new water key pads and the felt valve pads. Everything else is original.

This horn now in my possession. My newly acquired prize Ambassador is absolutely mint, almost like it first stepped out of the Fulton factory. In fact, the case also looks brand new and even has both keys that originally came with it.

Like I said, most Olds Ambassador horns available now are well played and look like it. It's really nice to have a horn that is virtually brand new but was manufactured the old-fashioned way with quality parts and workmanship.

I was thinking of posting some pictures but not sure if the newness of this horn would really show up.

There is a serious problem that I am having right now that may cost me my 33-year marriage.

My wife is insisting that the Ambassador trumpet should no longer be allowed in our bed at night. She claims the cold brass is uncomfortable on here back when she accidently touches it. Is she being unreasonable?

barliman2001

@davidpaul For your own sake, the trumpet should be weaned... it needs its own, comfortably padded bed, with a nightlight and a cozy blanket. The danger of it being pressed down between the two of you is much too real...

DavidPaul

@barliman2001

I was afraid someone would come along and be a kill joy.

But............you are probably right. Although, it's new bed will be in our room, in case it needs me sometime during the night.

Afterall, the poor thing is over 50 years old and has hardly ever been played.

Wish I could say the same for myself. Unfortunately, I have been "Played" all too many times in my life. I guess some people are just slow learners.

Dr GO

@davidpaul said in Brand-New 1971 Olds Ambassador Trumpet Possible?:

@barliman2001

Afterall, the poor thing is over 50 years old and has hardly ever been played.

My wife is over 50 years old and still plays quit well!

Dr GO

@davidpaul said in Brand-New 1971 Olds Ambassador Trumpet Possible?:

My wife is insisting that the Ambassador trumpet should no longer be allowed in our bed at night. She claims the cold brass is uncomfortable on here back when she accidently touches it. Is she being unreasonable?

I find that blowing my warm air through the horn prior to taking it to bed allows it to warm up to my wife, so she becomes more tolerant. She loves that the bell feels so good as a back massager.

DavidPaul

@dr-go

TMI !!!

barliman2001

@dr-go Blowing my warm air... how awful!
Reminds me of the Scotsman who took his wife to the doctor's because of her tummy pains... when the doc said, "Oh, its just wind," the Scotsman blew up: "Jist wind?? It was jist wind that blew down the Tay Bridge!!"

DavidPaul

@barliman2001 said in Brand-New 1971 Olds Ambassador Trumpet Possible?:

Tay Bridge

Just got around to reading about the Tay Railroad Bridge.

Wow, that was quite a disaster!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tay_Bridge_disaster

Staying on subject, my brand new Olds Ambassador trumpet is still a joy for me. But she finally has her own bed in my music room. She cried for the first few nights but is doing well, now. I had to open her water keys every few hours. Better than changing diapers.

GeorgeB

@davidpaul

Hey, David, I know what it is like to fall in love with an Olds horn. Mine, an 82 year old Recording ( 3 years younger than me ), is getting a lot of time with me and it is making my other horns jealous...

George

tmd

@davidpaul said in Brand-New 1971 Olds Ambassador Trumpet Possible?:

My wife is insisting that the Ambassador trumpet should no longer be allowed in our bed at night. She claims the cold brass is uncomfortable on here back when she accidently touches it. Is she being unreasonable?

Tell your wife that it's unsafe to sleep with the trumpet on her back. Lay the trumpet on the bed, between you two. And make sure the 2nd valve slide is facing up, to prevent STDS (sudden trumpet death syndrome).

@barliman2001 said in Brand-New 1971 Olds Ambassador Trumpet Possible?:

@davidpaul For your own sake, the trumpet should be weaned.

During the weaning process, do you recommend scheduled oiling or demand oiling?

@davidpaul said in Brand-New 1971 Olds Ambassador Trumpet Possible?:

After all, the poor thing is over 50 years old and has hardly ever been played.

We're still talking about your trumpet, right?

Mike