1946 Olds Super Recording Cornet SN 15662

1946 Olds Super Recording cornet

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This is a 1946 Olds Super Recording cornet.  This is an early post war version of the  Super Recording. The Super Recording represents the pinnacle of Olds craftsmanship. The Super Recording was known at the time as the "Super Olds Recording Model."  Prior to this model, the Super had been the model at the top of the Olds lineup. Thus, this new model built on the reputation of the Super.  The Super Recording cornet is much rarer than the trumpet counterpart.   

More information about this rare  Super Recording model can be found in the 1941 Olds Catalog posted below.

 This early post-war model does not have RECORDING engraved on the bell flare or tone ring.  We have seen other Super Recording trumpets of this vintage which had RECORDING added to the tone ring or had RECORDING engraved on the bell flare, but that is not the case with this cornet.  This bell appears to be original to this cornet as a standard Super cornet bell has a different wrap, so it would not be possible to use any other Olds cornet bell on a Super Recording other than one with the unique wrap of this model.  As with other Olds horns in the war time and early post war era, there are often anomalies from one instrument to the next. 

This cornet has very little lacquer remaining and shows signs of minimal past dent work.    All parts are original with matching serial numbers.

 This cornet is clean inside and out. All slides are smooth. Valve action and compression is good, but some leakage is detected.  The cornet is playable and the price reflects that the new owner may need to invest in a valve job in the future, but in our opinion, it is not required at this time.    Engraving is sharp and clear.   Comes with a vintage case but we are not sure if this is the original case.  It shows some wear but still fully functional.

This cornet has the original receiver which requires a larger shank mouthpiece or one of the other options that are described here.

FEATURES:  

Lacquered brass finish with nickel-silver accents and trim

Brass tone ring

Nickel plated valves with offset middle valve  

Tuning slide stop rod assembly  

Bore: .468" Large Bore 

Matching serial numbers on all spring barrels and valve stems. 

Two Pin Brass Valve Guides  

Triple Trombone style lever water keys