how much is this horn worth

jfcm52788 · New Member Joined: 22 Aug 2003 Posts: 5 Location: george

i recently bought an olds ambassador trumpet it works great but i wanna know how much its worth, it was made in fullerton CA and the serial number is 412895

jhatpro · Posted: Sun Sep 07, 2003 2:36 pm Post subject:

Go to Olds Central at http://rouses.net/trumpet/olds.htm
to see the results of a survey of Olds trumpet prices on eBay.

For more up to date info, go to eBay itself, search for any Olds Ambassador trumpet, then click on "completed items" along the left side of the screen and you'll see what Ambassadors have been selling for the last few weeks.
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LFRoberts5 · Posted: Sun Sep 07, 2003 2:46 pm Post subject:

I would say about $50-$100.
I bought my Olds Ambassador, serial number 212616, for $165.
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OldKid · Veteran Member Joined: 04 Sep 2003 Posts: 135

I've seen them in good shape on ebay for around $100. I started playing trumpet on an Olds Ambassidor back in 1960. Great horn!

jgadvert · Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2003 1:44 pm Post subject:

Hey:

Does Olds use the same series of numbers(combined) for both Trumpets and Cornets? There dosent seem to be a separate list for each.
I'm talking 50's, 60's and 70's models.

_swthiel · Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2003 2:13 pm Post subject:

According to Olds Central, the s/n lists were merged in late 1932, so that after that date, there was NOT a separate S/N list for cornets vs. trumpets vs. trombones ...

Steve
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72* · Regular Member Joined: 17 Feb 2003 Posts: 59

Olds Ambassadors....suck? Quit wasting people's time.

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72* · Regular Member Joined: 17 Feb 2003 Posts: 59

Olds Ambassadors....suck? and I'm sure you do too after hearing a question like this.

I cannibalistically munch on my own flesh when I read questions like this.

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OldKid · Veteran Member Joined: 04 Sep 2003 Posts: 135

"Olds Ambassadors....suck? Quit wasting people's time."

I'm so sorry, I thought this was a Trumpet forum. We'll try and do better....
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gmonteith · Veteran Member Joined: 05 Dec 2002 Posts: 104

I have tried at least a dozen pro-level horns over the past year and a half, and maybe three or four played better than my 1964 Ambassador. I bought mine a couple of years ago for $175. More than most people pay for one, but still a bargain in my book.

OldKid · Veteran Member Joined: 04 Sep 2003 Posts: 135

I started in 4th grade back in 1960 on an Olds Ambassador. Mine had the molded plastic case which ended up getting melted as I forgot and left it on a heater in the band room over night. My band director had a 1957 Mendez that he let me play all the time. I loved the triggers and the beautiful workmanship, but both he and I felt that it didn't PLAY all that much better than my Ambassador. When you compare an Olds Ambassador to any student level horns of today, there is no comparison. The Ambassidor feels and plays like a pro level horn. Hang on to it!

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jhatpro · Posted: Sun Sep 14, 2003 3:27 pm Post subject:

I've played a dozen or so Olds Ambassadors and they all sounded great, not to mention the fact they're practically indestructible. Assuming they're in good shape, they're the best value in used horns bar none. You just won't find a horn for $150 or so that will come even close.
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Jim Hatfield

"The notes are there - find them.” Mingus

2021 Martinus Geelan Custom
2005 Bach 180-72R
1965 Getzen Eterna Severinsen
1946 Conn Victor
1998 Scodwell flugel
1986 Bach 181 cornet
1954 Conn 80A cornet
2002 Getzen bugle