Then as a last test, I've did some soldering on an older trumpet with some loose joints. Then as a bigger experience I made a small bicycle frame. So i did some exercising, first on purchased brass tubes, by cutting them into different shapes and lengths and randomly soldering one an other. I've also used some allen keys as leverage while correcting and aligning some details, like points that require resoldering. I've used some wood sticks to spread the applied force evenly over the soft brass tubing to prevent them being dented by the wires. At places where a more steady and slow movement is needed, I've used steel wires, wrapped them around the instrument, connected the two ends of the wire together and and turned that end with pliers slowly, tightening the wrapped wire, so squeezing the area of the instrument where the wire loop is wrapped, pulling parts of the instrument together, making them move into their original positions. Used the torch and some soldering resin to further clean the joints to get them ready for soldering. The slides required a bit heating to be removed. First I've removed valves and slides from the instrument. Did you use this instructable in your classroom? Add a Teacher Note to share how you incorporated it into your lesson. The leadpipe was not straight as well as the bell pipe and bow.
Solder at three big joints were ripped off and as the support provided by those joints was lost, the instrument was bent during storage. Instrument was most probably left and forgotten at an attic or basement for 20 years or so. It was a mess when i received it, very well worn, its lacquer completely gone, valves were not oiled for at least 20 years and very sticky, slides unable to move. A high quality instrument, although being a student model, is known to be also used by many professionals as well because of its tone quality, durability etc. Posted by AGI recently bought this on ebay for 27 dollars. This instrument does come with a Vintage olds cornet in nice playing condition. When played it does produce a nice appealing vintage tone. Our in store tech has gone over this instrument, and has made sure all the notes works as it should. The floral design on the bell is even nicer looking in person. As you can see from the pictures this player has seen it's fair share of gigs.
It has been checked out by our in-house repair tech and is play ready! This cornet does not come with a case. The bell is slightly bent and there are a few small de This Olds Ambassador cornet is in good condition with wear, scratches and minor dents, as shown in pictures. The valves are smooth and show no signs of corrosion and all of the tuning slides move freely. According to the Conn website, this cornet was likely manufactured in This cornet has been play tested by our brass specialist and everything works beautifully. Plating wear in patches throughout the body. Olds - Super 19,8XX F.Student cornet by Yamaha made in japan. Olds - Hammered Bell 7XX collection Tom Meacham Olds Cornet with hammered bell In the first year of Olds cornet production, the design ws fairly ordinary, and had no model name. Note the first and third triggers, as seen on the top-line Mendez! The Olds Guarantee covered a lot of things, but lacquer was not one of them! See how Olds explained it on this page from gurarantee booklet from the mids. The design had nothing to do with the popular student instrument. The use of the name Ambassador may seem confusing, but according to the late, famed trumpeter Irving Bush, was selected as being more appropriate for the English market, as in "British Ambassador". Olds - Opera ,1XX second version - the Opera was almost entirely nickel-silver, with brass details.
Olds - Opera ,1XX first version - the Opera was almost entirely nickel-silver, with brass details. I continue to search for a Military model cornet. Later, this would become standard on the Olds Military model trumpet and cornet, and an available option on other models as well. Ayurvedic home remedies for common diseases Olds "Hammered Bell" Trumpet 60X This was made during the first year that Olds made trumpets, and must be one of the first made with the distintive hammered finish on the bell. Obviously a well-cared for instrument, it still has its original case, key, and mouthpiece.
This example had been nicely re-lacquered in the past. Olds Bach Both were available with the optional hand-hammered bell, which later became standard on the Military Model cornet and trumpet. Antiques Collectibles Art Automotive Music Books 9. Brass Trumpets Cornets Other Brass Instruments 4. You'll receive email and Feed alerts when new items arrive. Unfollow olds cornet to stop getting updates on your eBay Feed. Save olds cornet to get e-mail alerts and updates on your eBay Feed. Please enable JavaScript on your browserthen try again. Our new search experience requires JavaScript to be enabled.