I hate it when people ask a question on a forum and then are never heard from again. Thanks very much for the information.

I bought that Olds "in name only" trumpet for $99 and played it for about 3 months. I had to solder two braces and replace a missing pinky finger ring but other than that, the horn was in beautiful condition. It was an okay player but wanted better. Recently sold it on Ebay for $163 plus shipping so got my money back and was reimbursed for my time with the repair work. The repairing was actually just as enjoyable as the playing. I learned a lot.

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?

I know I'm coming into this post late but here goes, anyway.

I recently had a trumpet with detached braces and a missing pinky finger ring. What worked best for me was wrapping very wet rags around the tubes on each side of the soldering points.

@newell-post

Thanks guys for your posts.

Enclosed are some additional pics from different angles that may help answer any questions you have.

David

@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.

@kehaulani

Thank you. Will do.

I know I'm coming into this post late but here goes, anyway.

I recently had a trumpet with detached braces and a missing pinky finger ring. What worked best for me was wrapping very wet rags around the tubes on each side of the soldering points.

I'm thinking about getting custom valve caps for either my Olds Cornet or Olds Trumpet. It will probably be my Cornet that I end up working with since my Trumpet is absolutely pristine, and I would like to keep it stock. The cornet has had prior use but looks fairly good for its age. Just want to make it look a bit better.

Does anyone know of a supplier of goodies that would work for the Olds trumpets or cornets? Thanks.

I hate it when people ask a question on a forum and then are never heard from again. Thanks very much for the information.

I bought that Olds "in name only" trumpet for $99 and played it for about 3 months. I had to solder two braces and replace a missing pinky finger ring but other than that, the horn was in beautiful condition. It was an okay player but wanted better. Recently sold it on Ebay for $163 plus shipping so got my money back and was reimbursed for my time with the repair work. The repairing was actually just as enjoyable as the playing. I learned a lot.

@dr-go

TMI !!!

@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.

@davidpaul

Sorry to regurgitate an old post but I may have found some info regarding my "Wallace House of Music, Chicago" cornet.

This cornet may have been made by company by the name of William Frank Company in Chicago. Apparently, they made some horns for Lyon and Healy. Both organizations are defunct and have been for a very, very long time. This information came to be via a gentleman from Horn-u-Copia.

I also have pictures of some of these old horns. Other than being in less than pristine condition, they are identical to the Wallace cornet in my possession.

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?

Is anyone familiar with this horn's history and its good and bad points?

I'm looking at the possibility of picking up one at a very reasonable price.

I haven't been able to find much info on the internet with the exception of a few that are for sale.

Thanks very much.

David