Vintage 1940/50s F.E. Olds Ambassador Trombone with Case L056

Description

Vintage 1940/50s F.E. Olds Ambassador Trombone with Case L056
This Trombone is marked "F.E. Olds Ambassador Trombone Los Angles Calif." The serial number on the slide lock is 53571 with a "49" stamped on the main slide lock. Those numbers dates it to late 40s or early 50s. Research indicates it is all brass because of the serial number. The silver plated mouth piece is marked "Olds 3." It also has the music holder (Lyre) and attaching arm.
This early Ambassador has a reputation which indicates it is build sturdy for the rigors of marching bands and high school students. I do not know this Trombone's specific history.
Instrument Condition: Very Good to Excellent.
T
he Bell Rim, Bell, Counter Weight, Slide Receivers, Braces,
Slide Lock,
1
st
and 2
nd
Stays,
Threads,
Mouth Piece Receiver,
and Water Key
are all in very good to excellent condition
and functioning properly.
The Olds 3 mouth piece is slightly out-of-round but fits securely.
There is a small ding
at the upper portion of the U
on the
Main Turning Side, another above the Slide Bumper and some on the 1st & 2nd Stays.
The
wing-
screw that holds the Lyre music holder in place on its
sliding mount
is missing.
Case Condition:
Very Good.
Very sturdy.
Inside, t
he
purple
velvet is clean;
not musty, with some minor corner fray.
There is no odor, smoke smell or tears. The hinges and lock are firmly attached and functional.
The
tan-covered material on a
dovetailed
wood based
case
is mar
ked with the embossed Olds logo and in good condition. It has dings, scratches, peeling and rubs on the exterior appropriate for its use and age. There is NO key for the lock.
I am not a Trombone player but I can make some interesting sounds with this instrument; my playing makes our dog cock his head back and forth in amazement and the neighbors barking dogs run for cover. I'll leave its sweet music, cleaning, and polishing to the new owner.
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