1953 Olds Recording Bb trumpet - SN 90781

This is a 1953  Los Angeles Olds Recording trumpet that is in original condition with all original parts.  It has most (90%+)  of the the original lacquer remaining.     The catalog page above is from 1952 .   This trumpet was recently acquired from a dealer in Indiana.  The luggage tag on the case has the name of what assume is the original owner, also in Indiana.  Based on the condition of the trumpet, it is likely that this was a one owner trumpet that was well cared for by the original owner and then used very little for the past 70 years or so.  

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 red brass) bell and leadpipe, as well as a spring loaded third slide trigger.  

Recording models have distinctive bell engraving which further set them apart from other Olds models of this era.   

This trumpet is clean inside and out.  All slides are smooth.   No dents, solder repair or signs of past repair.  Just a few areas of missing  and faded lacquer.   All indications are that this trumpet still wears its original lacquer and it has not been refinished in the past.     

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.

This trumpet comes with the original Lifton case in very good condition along with the factory guarantee that came with this trumpet 72 years ago.  The case also comes with a  canvas cover that has protected this case very well over the years.  There is a Lyon and Healy luggage tag likely with the name from the original owner. 

 To round out the collection, we will include an Olds 3 mouthpiece and an Olds lyre of the same style that would have been supplied with this trumpet.  

FEATURES:

• Nickel plated trim 
• Balanced forward valve section
• Re-O-loy (red brass) bell and leadpipe
• Nickel plated valves with offset middle valve
• Nickel-Silver two piece 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 traditional waterkey on third valve slide.