1947 Olds Super Recording Trumpet SN 19689

1947  Olds Super Recording trumpet

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The Super Recording represents the pinnacle of Olds craftsmanship and was the horn that attracted legendary trumpet virtuoso Rafael Mendez to become an Olds artist and later to lend his name to the Mendez model.  The Super Recording was actually known at the time as the "Recording model Super trumpet."  Prior to its introduction in Olds lineup, the Super was the top model.  Thus the new model built on the reputation of the Super. The Super Recording had three different design phases during its approximately 10 year production run.  This represents the middle of the three phases and offers the dual leaderpipe that was not found on later models.  

The "dual leaderpipe" that is referenced in Olds literature is a brass leadpipe with a nickel silver sleeve that is placed over the receiver and leadpipe.  It also has the same nickel-silver tone ring that is on the Super.  In addition to the tone ring engraving, this version has the word RECORDING running lengthwise down the bell tube and into the bell flare. These older Super Recordings also have lightweight bodies (compared to later models).  Supers and Super Recordings after 1947 have thicker walled brass tubing.    

This horn is in good original condition.   It is rare to find a Super Recording in such good original condition.   It still wears most of its original lacquer which has darkened with age.  There are no indications of past dent or solder work.  While there are some missing areas of lacquer, the horn still has a good overall appearance.  

Valves appear to be original and compression is good.  As with many older horns that have original valves, a heavier valve oil is recommended.   A valve replating/refitting may be needed in the future, but at present, the horn is very playable.  

Typically, we will have a Super Recording restored and/or have the valves refit if they are not in great condition, but many collectors/players would rather choose their own restoration process and/or keep a horn original.  This one is in such good original physical condition that we offer it without any level of restoration other than basic cleaning.

Does not come with a case.

FEATURES:

Nickel plated trim and brass lacquer finish

Balanced forward valve section

Nickel silver outer leaderpipe

Nickel plated valves with offset middle valve

Nickel Silver  tone ring

3rd Valve Finger Ring  

Bell Engraving

Bore: .460" Medium-Large Bore

Matching serial numbers on all valve pistons spring barrels. 

Two Pin Brass Valve Guides

Dual Trombone style lever water keys 

More information about this  Super Recording model can be found in the 1947 Olds Catalog posted below.