RARE 1968 Olds Ambassador Trumpet Fullerton CA. Silver Plated

Description: This is not your typical Olds Ambassador trumpet. This is a relatively uncommon model in silver plate. The serial number dates it to 1968 and this horn was made in the Fullerton, California factory. There are a few condition issues with the horn, though it is still fully playable in its current state. There are dents, dings, scratches, and minor plating wear throughout the horn. I suspect it was owned by a student before I got to it. It is hard to tell in the pictures, but the bell is slightly deformed - nothing that cannot be fixed by a good instrument repair tech. There is some plating wear on the valves as well, but all three put out good compression. When lubricated properly, the 3rd valve slide is very easy to slide in and out for tuning. All slides pull. Missing the finger hook on the leadpipe. Could stand to have corks/felts on valves and corks on water keys replaced. This is a very fine playing horn that with some restorative work could make a fantastic instrument, as the Ambassador series is highly regarded among trumpet enthusiasts, especially since this horn is in the uncommon silver plated configuration. I loaned this horn to a good friend of mine for a while, of whom plays trumpet with numerous local symphonies and orchestras, and he told me it was one of the better instruments he's spent time with. It just needs some TLC from someone who would play it and love it a little more than I do. Original plastic case and lyre are included in the purchase. Reasonable offers are welcome.

Price: 425 USD

Location: McDonough, Georgia

End Time: 2024-11-08T05:59:38.000Z

Shipping Cost: 60 USD