What is a period correct case for a 40's Olds?

DerekE · Regular Member Joined: 09 Dec 2019 Posts: 34

Hi guys,
as you can see by my post count I am a newbie. A hopeful comeback player/hack that's been enjoying playing his son's Yamaha 6335 when I get the chance. Well I'm a vintage guy with many things (Alfa's, furniture, architecture etc.) Anyway, I've recently bought a couple of vintage horns to try that I've always wanted. One is a 40's Olds that comes with a gig bag. As I am not travelling with my horns other than if I move house... I would like to try and get a period correct case. Not fussed if it shows a lot of 'love' from use but something that suits the patina of the horn.

Something like ths lifton case for a recording is probably right? I guess many people have thrown them out over the years as they get musty. I know I did...

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FCEwvvoGDSbEvlA3uga9DU0Mv_YAmP5V/view?usp=sharing

jondrowjf@gmail.com · Heavyweight Member Joined: 15 Jul 2016 Posts: 668

DerekE
When I had vintage horns, I liked the tweed cases.Usually bought a cheap vintage horn with a case from shopgoodwill.com. Then sold the trumpet for parts.
What vintage horns do you have?
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DerekE · Regular Member Joined: 09 Dec 2019 Posts: 34

One is a '62 Connstellation 38B (original case) and the other is an Olds that I will report back on once I get it in my hands!
I'll look into the tweed cases. There is also the difference in how they sit in the case, such as vertical or laying down. I guess as long as they are a snug fit is shouldn't really matter?

Oncewasaplayer · Heavyweight Member Joined: 24 Sep 2007 Posts: 974

my Olds recording trpt is from the 50s and has a case like your Lifton photo.
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DerekE · Regular Member Joined: 09 Dec 2019 Posts: 34

Thanks @Oncewasaplayer, I do like the look of that case. Doesn't look big and heavy like the Bach ones

jondrowjf@gmail.com · Heavyweight Member Joined: 15 Jul 2016 Posts: 668

DerekE
If memory serves me right, there was a thread about some Olds trumpet not fitting in normal hard case. See if it fit in the case, you have the Conn in.
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DerekE · Regular Member Joined: 09 Dec 2019 Posts: 34

jondrowjf, that's interesting. I hadn't thought of that. I guess its because of the valve casing being at a different position to my other trumpet.

DerekE · Regular Member Joined: 09 Dec 2019 Posts: 34

Well that was quick. A big shout out to Clay at Centex who I reached out to and he came up with the goods. Super easy to deal with.

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DerekE · Regular Member Joined: 09 Dec 2019 Posts: 34

hmm, guess I haven't gotten the hang of this remote image hosting thing

DerekE · Regular Member Joined: 09 Dec 2019 Posts: 34

here is a link instead

https://pin.it/3NCsz8L

Chuck's Committee · Posted: Sun Oct 25, 2020 10:45 am Post subject:

Search the internet for the period correct case , then go to eBay or SGW and find your case for a decent price. I often buy a trumpet on SGW just for the case or mouthpiece(s). I have acquired a lot of nice mouthpieces this way (Bach Mount Vernons, Jet-Tones and vintage Martins)
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Chuck's Committee · Posted: Sun Oct 25, 2020 11:00 am Post subject:

I recently sold an LA Olds Ambassador which I mailed to the buyer in a nice Bach Strad case. It fit great. I love the look and feel of nice leather gig bags too for travelling on planes as a carry on.
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kehaulani · Posted: Sun Oct 25, 2020 12:49 pm Post subject:

Isn't he looking for a vintage case?
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A.N.A.Mendez · Posted: Sun Oct 25, 2020 1:30 pm Post subject:

kehaulani · Posted: Sun Oct 25, 2020 1:31 pm Post subject:

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DerekE · Regular Member Joined: 09 Dec 2019 Posts: 34

Hi guys, as mentioned above Clay at Centex was able to help me out very quickly with the correct case for my ‘46 Olds. Awesome communication and helpful even with me on the other side of the globe. My new-to-me Super Recording looks right at home in a case that’s also got that lovely used patina, and bo smell thankfully!

deleted_user_687c31b · New Member Joined: 03 Apr 1996 Posts: 0

Congratz on your new case! Would love to see some pictures.

Also, this may not be of use to you, but I recently came across this eBay auction for replica Olds case badges. Might be worth checking out to make the case match even more (provided it doesn't already have an Olds emblem of course).

DerekE · Regular Member Joined: 09 Dec 2019 Posts: 34

That looks like a very nicely done repro badge. I don't think it was on the type of case I have. I'll post pictures soon when I get a chance.

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DerekE · Regular Member Joined: 09 Dec 2019 Posts: 34