Oh yes, we give all our customers a satisfaction guarantee. We have several horns in our inventory - some are ready to ship, many waiting for repairing or overhauling. We try to always have a few Olds Ambassadors in our inventory - Ask!īTW - Take a look at all the pictures below - then call in your order or e-mail us. See Ī nice Ambassador is still as good or better as any "student" model in the market today. At its peak, the Olds Ambassadors were being produced at over 50,000 per year. The Olds Ambassador model was played by several big name musicians according to many internet sources. Please feel free to e-mail us with your questions or concerns. It plays very Well! This horn would be perfect for an advanced player that has the need of a pro cornet. Click here for more information about overhauling. Some small detail show where dents were removed from the bell but is hard to see. There are a few slight flaws in the finish which are hard to see. This Trumpet has been totally Overhauled. Shipping fee tbd, pending delivery ZIP code.Overhauled 2012, Made in Los Angeles in 1949Īctual Pictures of the Olds LA Ambassador cornet Stock #32397TT (Original 1949) This instrument has been professionally serviced, sonic-cleaned, and sanitized.Ĭurrent Price $865.00 due to lacquer condition It is a very open, responsive horn with great intonation, excellent tone, and fantastic valves.and find the Ambassador valves to be the most reliable, trouble-free, smooth-playing valve section ever made." "Many people believe that the Ambassador remains the best student trumpet (or cornet) ever built, rivaling many modern pro trumpets. Original handle and hardware in good condition.Īlternate hard case or gig bag available separately. Latches work (but could use new springs). Interior velvet in good condition for its age. Original Ambassador case with exterior logo badge, has missing end (tongue-and-groove) panel. This trumpet sounds MUCH better than the finish looks! It plays with a warm, even sound throughout all registers, with some sizzle and nice zing in the high register. The manufacturers of the lacquer cannot and do not guarantee their product we therefore can-not." (see photo) It's smooth, yet variegated. Original Olds warranty cards noted "This instrument is lacquered with the finest lacquer obtainable. Pinky ring and updated 3-part bracing between bell and leadpipe (older versions were 5-piece) typical of Fullerton factory Ambassador models. Original Olds 3 (heavy) mouthpiece included.
Vintage Olds Ambassador Trumpet made in Fullerton, California.įullerton mark and serial number date this horn back to 1954-1955.
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