1951 Olds Recording trumpet - SN 58541

This is a 1951  Los Angeles Olds Recording trumpet that is in original condition with all original parts.  It has much  of the original lacquer remaining with some wear as shown in the photos.  This trumpet was made during the second year of production of the new Recording model.  The first catalog featuring the new model is estimated to have been published in 1951 and is shown above.

The new Recording model featured the same balanced configuration as the prior Super Recording as well as the offset middle valve, but differed with the new "Re-O-loy" (Olds name for higher copper content gold brass) bell and leadpipe, as well as a spring loaded third slide trigger.  

Recording models made during this first couple of  years of production feature new engraving which has "OLDS RECORDING" in a block style that appears to stand out from the rest of the engraving.  

An interesting feature of this particular Recording is that is is one of a small number of Recordings (as well as Supers) that have straight sided balusters (rather than the traditional Olds "bulbed" balusters.  It is not known why Olds made this change for only a few months of production, but these horns have a valve cluster that is similar to New York Bach's of this era.  

This trumpet clean inside and out.  All slides are smooth.   No dents, solder repair or signs of past repair.  Just a few scratches and wear to the original lacquer.  The 2nd slide crook had a patch on it, so we had Charlie Melk install a new crook to match the original.  They only way you can tell is that the new crook has been recently lacquered.

Engraving is sharp and clear.  There are matching serial numbers on the valve spring barrels

The valve plating on this trumpet appears to be original. The valve compression and action is excellent, suggesting that it may have not actually been played for much of its life.  

Does not come with a case.

FEATURES:

• Nickel plated trim 
• Balanced forward valve section
• Re-O-loy (gold brass) bell and leadpipe
• Nickel plated valves with offset middle valve
• Straight sided balusters
• Spring loaded 3rd Valve slide
• Third slide dump end
• Ornate Bell Engraving
• Bore: .460" Medium-Large Bore
• Matching serial numbers on all valve spring barrels
• New springs, felts and corks
• Two Pin Brass Valve Guides
• Trombone style lever water key on tuning slide and third valve slide.