1939 Olds Special Bb trumpet - SOLD

SOLD

This is a 1939 Olds Special Bb trumpet in very good original condition. It has much of what appears to be original lacquer.  It was made during the first year of production of the Special model.  All parts appear to original to the horn, including the tuning slide and third slide stop rods, which are frequently missing from early Olds trumpets.  

The valve compression is good and all slides are free and smooth.  Has matching serial numbers on top caps, valve stems and piston spring barrels.

Engraving is sharp and clear.  While there is some lacquer loss throughout the instrument, there is no sign of red rot or any major past trauma or repair.  

This horn is a great player and also a wonderful collector horn being one of the first Olds Specials ever made.  The pre-war Olds instruments are highly sought by both players and collectors and this one is deserving of that reputation.

Does not come with a case or mouthpiece.

FEATURES:

Brass and nickel silver
Nickel plated valves
Yellow brass two piece bell
Bore: .460" Medium-Large Bore
Matching serial numbers on all valve piston spring barrels
Single Pin Brass Valve Guides
 Trombone style lever water key on tuning slide and 3rd valve slide.

Quick change stop rod on tuning slide and stop rod on 3rd slide.