1938 Olds Super Recording Trumpet
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I have a 1938 Olds Super Recording Trumpet. It’s not in mint condition but it’s all original and has original case and mouthpiece. I’m wondering how to get it valued. I just had a kidney transplant and may need to offload some of my instruments to help defray medical costs. I hate to give it up but I’m at a loss. Don’t have pics because I’m still recovering, but can take pics tomorrow/show serial number etc.
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May I suggest directly contacting Charlie Melk (https://charliesbrassworks.com/) or Tom Green (https://www.facebook.com/GreensBuffingAndInstrumentRepair/) by contact information on their website for more specifics. For personal advice: "Not in mint condition" makes it difficult for me to advise.
They may suggest a cost as well to have it refurbished. That cost may well be recovered in selling a repaired horn. In my case, I bought my Olds Super Recording through (ANA Mandez) on TrumpetMasters and an early member but without recent posts on TrumpetBoards. He is a good resource for Super Recordings, and sold me a Charlie Melk refurbished (secondary to significant bell damage) and unlacquered horn for $3,000. I was very pleased with that price and Charlie did an excellent repair on the bell. Maas brass polish is used once a year and keeps it as shinny as all my remaining horns with lacquer.
As for your kidney transplant, I do hope all is going well. As a physician, I care for several patients undergoing kidney transplant and they do very well with very long lasting transplant renal functions. I do not see many complications at all with the anti-rejection medications that are needed to maintain function.
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Yeah, I would reach out to one of a few people. Also consider Michael Del Quadro of Del Quadro Trumpets.
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@annapants Mike Thompson has very attractive conditions for selling used instruments. I know him and he is the real thing!
Thompson Music Co.
14220 Fort St. Ste. 103, Omaha, NE 68164 (402) 289-9699
