This is a remarkably preserved 1957 F.E. Olds & Son Ambassador Bb trumpet (Serial Number 210560), built during the legendary early "Golden Era" at the Fullerton, California factory.
It features the highly desirable hand-fitted valve assembly with the numbers 1, 2, and 3 distinctly stamped right on the outside of the valve casings.
Mechanics: Fast, lightning-smooth valves with excellent compression pop on all three slides. Features the rugged original Z-shaped bracing and clean red felt accents.
I have a Bach Corp. New York 20c that I could package with this (see my other listing) contact me if you want a package price (Ambassador + New York 20c)
The block retains its iconic pronounced raised middle collars, accompanied by gorgeous nickel-silver reinforcement trim collars on the valve slides and bell receiver.
Cosmetic & Mechanical Condition:- Lacquer: Easily 95% or higher vibrant yellow-gold original lacquer remaining. It has an incredibly clean, lustrous finish with minimal surface wear for a 70-year-old instrument. -
Bell Engraving: Authentic, lightly struck factory engraving ("Ambassador made by F.E. Olds & Sons Fullerton, Calif.").
This is a phenomenal, built-like-a-tank survivor horn perfect for collectors, commercial players, or anyone seeking that fat, powerful mid-century vintage brass sound.
Comes with vintage Turner Instrument Co case (odour free)
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| Condition | Excellent (Used) Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care.Learn more |
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