- Olds Military - Olds Symphony - Olds Hammered Bell The Standard Bb Trumpets were 1. Ambassador 2. Opera (Olds only large bore trumpet) 6. Mendez The Olds Super Recording being one of the most sought after trumpets of all time and the Ambassador, which became the #1 sold and manufactured trumpets of all time; referring to the numbers manufactured and sold.
- That suggests that trombone serial numbers went higher than previously thought before the merger of trombones and trumpet into a single serial number sequence. Jan 2004: an Olds Super trombone was seen on ebay with a serial number of 54,571.even including a nice closeup of the serial number.
- An Index to Olds Instruments. 1954 Trombone and trumpet serial number lists merged; 1955 production moved from LA to Fullerton (between 149,6xx, 150,3xx) 1956 eliminated large-shank mouthpiece receiver on cornetss (189,611) 1958 redesigned Ambassador cornets & trumpets. Pinky ring changed to hook, bracing changed.(246,5xx and 248,8xx).
- The Olds P-10 Custom Trumpet Years Built: 1963/66 – 1970/72 Variants: Also available as C-10, D-10, and E-10 high-pitch trumpets, and F-10 alto trumpet. In 1966 a Custom-kit model with interchangeable bells was offered. Bb and C in.460 ML bore, D and Eb in.437 bore, and F alto in.468 bore.
- The earliest Olds Ambassador serial number I have received is for trombone #24,6xx. I have also received cornet #28,1xx. The dates of purchase / manufacture for these two horns are unknown (probably 1947).
Why Olds & Son Trumpets?
We specialize in restoring 'Olds & Son' trumpets for good reason. I've played a trumpet off and on for over 50 years. I've seen the Olds Trumpet used by students and professionals alike.
In my opinion, F.E. Olds & Son manufactured one of the finest sounding trumpets of all time. They were durable and made to withstand abuse. Never were they the least expensive trumpet on the market, but then you usually get what you pay for!
History of F.E. Olds & Son
During the first quarter of the 1900's Frank Ernest Olds began making small bore trombones. In 1931, the company was rename to F.E. Olds & Son, when his son Reginald Olds joined him in the business.
More to come....
We specialize in restoring 'Olds & Son' trumpets for good reason. I've played a trumpet off and on for over 50 years. I've seen the Olds Trumpet used by students and professionals alike.
In my opinion, F.E. Olds & Son manufactured one of the finest sounding trumpets of all time. They were durable and made to withstand abuse. Never were they the least expensive trumpet on the market, but then you usually get what you pay for!
History of F.E. Olds & Son
During the first quarter of the 1900's Frank Ernest Olds began making small bore trombones. In 1931, the company was rename to F.E. Olds & Son, when his son Reginald Olds joined him in the business.
More to come....
Olds Super Trumpet - SOLD. Serial number: 428132. Year of Production: 1963. Instrument: Brass with Nickel Silver 'Tone Ring' on the Bell and Nickel Silver Highlights - all Valve Serial numbers match the Serial number of the trumpet. This reconditioned and re-lacquered used Olds Ambassador Trumpet has just been reduced to 345 plus $30 shipping. This Olds Ambassador Trumpet s/n 532523 has been reconditioned and relacquered and is now in a very nice condition.
Olds Ambassador Trumpet Serial Numbers
| trombones | trumpets | ||
| 1915 | 260 | ||
| 1920 | 1260 | ||
| 1923 | 4000 | ||
| 1925 | 6000 | ||
| 1927 | 7000 | ||
| 1928 | 1 | ||
| 1929 | 101 | ||
| 1930 | 7300 | 175 | |
| 1931 | 7700 | 285 | |
| 1932 | 8000 | 500 | |
| 1933 | 8250 | 700 | |
| 1934 | 8500 | 1228 | |
| 1935 | 8750 | 2000 | |
| 1936 | 9500 | 2710 | |
| 1937 | 10250 | 3600 | |
| 1938 | 11000 | 4700 | |
| 1939 | 11750 | 6000 | |
| 1940 | 12500 | 7500 | |
| 1941 | 13250 | 8850 | |
| 1942 | 14000 | 12125 | |
| 1943 | 14250 | 14325 | |
| 1944 | 14500 | 14800 | |
| 1945 | 14750 | 15275 | |
| 1946 | 15000 | 15750 | |
| 1947 | 21000 | 17250 | |
| 1948 | 28000 | 29100 | |
| 1949 | 36000 | 52409 | |
| 1950 | 45000 | ||
| 1951 | 56000 | ||
| 1952 | 70000 | ||
| Mar. 1952 | 73000 | ||
| July 1952 | 80000 | ||
| Feb. 1953 | 90000 | ||
| Trumpet/Trombone Lists Merged into One | |||
| Jan. 1954 | 100000 | ||
| Aug. 1955 | 150000 | ||
| Nov. 1956 | 200000 | ||
| July 1958 | 250000 | ||
| Sept.1959 | 300000 | ||
| June 1960 | 350000 | ||
| March 1962 | 400000 | ||
| Feb. 1964 | 450000 | ||
| Feb. 1965 | 500000 | ||
| June 1966 | 550000 | ||
| June 1967 | 600000 | ||
| June 1968 | 650000 | ||
| June 1969 | 700000 | ||
| June 1971 | 750000 | ||
| June 1972 | 800000 | ||
| Oct. 1973 | 850000 | ||
| Nov. 1974 | 900000 | ||
| April 1976 | 950000 | ||
| Sept. 1976 | 970000 | ||
| March 1977 | 990000 | ||
| Sept. 1977 | 999999 | ||
| Jan. 1978 | A06741 | ||
| Jan. 1979 | A40550 | ||
| Jul. 1979 | A47510 | ||
Olds Baritone Serial Numbers
- 1947 Ambassador introduced at around 27,000
- 1954 Trombone and trumpet serial number lists merged
- 1955 production moved from LA to Fullerton (between 149,6xx, 150,3xx)
- 1956 eliminated large-shank mouthpiece receiver on cornetss (189,611)
- 1958 redesigned Ambassador cornets & trumpets. Pinky ring changed to hook, bracing changed.(246,5xx and 248,8xx)
- 1964 Alliance with Norlin Music (450,000)
- 1979 July 13th, production ceased (A41000). A Superstar Trombone was reported sold as part of a closeout with SN# A47510
Olds Trumpet Models
Sources:
Music Trader
Alan's Trumper World