F E OLDS & SON, AMBASSADOR TRUMPET, B-FLAT ML BORE, FULLERTON, CA., RAW BRASS

Description

In this listing is
one (1) F. E. OLDS & SON, AMBASSADOR B-FLAT TRUMPET, FULLERTON, CALIFORNIA, ML BORE, in majority
RAW BRASS.
The Olds trumpet enthusiast will recognize the historic value and the efficacy of the yellow brass of this early Fullerton, California, trumpet, serial #210442.
I purchased this Olds Ambassador several years ago with intent to modify it but I have decided to go in a different direction.  The Ambassador has never left my non-smoking residence.
The Olds Ambassador is identified by:
(1) its B-flat nominal .460 Medium Large Bore.  The trumpet is substantial and is not the lightweight design that is in vogue today.
(2) the majority raw brass finish to the body and bell with nickel plated trim on the slide tubings.
(3) the standard model yellow brass leadpipe.
(4) its Monel valves
with brass valve guides
. The valve barrels are stamped with the corresponding serial number that is stamped on the valve casing.
(5) its yellow brass inside and outside tuning slide tubes.
(6) its D-squared yellow brass main tuning slide.
(7) its
3rd valve slide water key for water removal (the water cork needs replacement).
(8) its main tuning slide water key for water removal (the water cork needs replacement).
This Olds Ambassador is not a closet queen and has definitely been a "working trumpet".  The raw brass finish and the body and nickel trim
are in
GOOD CONDITION
.  As this is an older model, there are dents, ripples, and scratches in the raw brass finish of the bell and the body (Photos #1 & #2).  The bell flare and the bell rim do not have any denting and both are in very good condition (Photos #3 & #7). The leadpipe does not have any denting (Photos #2, #6 & #9).
Nevertheless, considering the age of the Olds Ambassador, it is in good condition and the imperfections do not affect its efficiency and productivity:
The valves are in good condition.  There is evidence of incipient plating wear on all the valves (Photos #9 & #10).  All of the valves function smoothly and work best with Hetman Classic Piston Lubricant #3 valve oil.
The braces next to the 1st valve casing and the 3rd valve casing are loose and need to be re-soldered (Photo #4).
The leadpipe is in good condition.  The leadpipe is clean but imperfections can be seen in the inside (Photo #8).  It is likely a sonic or chemical cleaning will remove the imperfections.  I will leave the extra cleaning to the potential buyer.
There is scratching and abrasions to the finish of the length of the leadpipe receiver, leadpipe, and the nickel plated upper and lower main tuning slide receivers (Photos #2, #4, #6, & #11).
The main tuning slide is in very good condition and it slides smoothly. The raw brass upper and lower legs are smooth and clean (Photo #8).
There are several finger nail sized indentations in the brass ferule leading to the third valve casing (Photos #2 & #11).
The 1
st
valve slide moves smoothly.  There is no thumb hook as befits the era of the instrument.
There is a small finger nail size indentation on the upper crook of the 2nd valve slide.
The 3rd valve slide slides smoothly.
There is a finger nail sized indentation at the top of the bell crook adjacent to the leadpipe recieiver.  Most of the minor denting and "rippling" of the bell tubing is at the area across from the leadpipe receiver brace to the area across from the pinky finger ring (Photo #1, #5, & #12).  The bell flare is in very good condition (Photos #3 & #7).
Prior to this listing,
I gave the trumpet a bath two times in Polmolive Oxy soap and water
.  I greased all the threads and slides and re-oiled the valves with Hetman Classic Piston Lubricant #3 valve oil.  I then put a modicum amount of Hetman valve oil into the leadpipe and blew the oil through the trumpet.  Finally, I hand polished the trumpet with a brass rouge polishing cloth.
There is no case included with this auction.
I SHIP TO THE CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES ONLY.
I SHIP INTERNATIONALLY.
International Buyers - Please Note:
Import duties, taxes, and charges are
not included
in the item price nor shipping cost.  These charges are the buyer's responsibility.  Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying.
The trumpet will be wrapped in bubble wrap and Styrofoam peanuts and it will be well protected.  I use the protocols recommended by the Bob Reeves website and the Dr. Valve website.
This is an AS-IS AUCTION.
The buyer bears the responsibility for the shipping charges. There will be no refunds given nor will returns be accepted.
The final responsibility for buying a used trumpet falls upon the buyer's shoulders.
Please look at all pictures carefully and if need be, ask questions before bidding.