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improver Heavyweight Member
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Posted: Sat Oct 23, 2021 2:38 pm Post subject: |
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The Operas were great horns |
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Abraxas Veteran Member
Joined: 31 Jan 2018 Posts: 345 Location: London, Canada
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Posted: Sat Oct 23, 2021 6:09 pm Post subject: |
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improver wrote: | The Operas were great horns |
So I hear, no pun intended.
My motive for starting this post is this: Now that I own a '47 Standard, should I just be happy - I am really impressed with it - or do I get greedy and say "If this is awesome, what about the other models ? Maybe I should keep buying them and if so, which way is up ? I mean which models are indisputably better than the Standard ?" |
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A.N.A.Mendez Heavyweight Member
Joined: 27 Jul 2005 Posts: 5227 Location: ca.
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Posted: Sat Oct 23, 2021 6:54 pm Post subject: |
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Bill Ortiz wrote: | I played an Olds Super exclusively for a couple of years a little while back, and owned a Recording and Super Recording. As for which models are best, I think it’s all about what you prefer-all three have their own unique blow and tone, and build quality on all Olds horns is superb. My preference with the Supers are one’s from the ’40’s and earlier. I had a ’39 Super that I ended up selling-I’m still kicking myself for letting that one go. |
Bill you are too modest...
This is the trumpet player for SANTANA.
Among other pursuits.....
_________________ "There is no necessity for deadly strife" A. Lincoln 1860
☛ "No matter how cynical you get, it's never enough to keep up" Lily Tomlin☚ |
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deleted_user_687c31b New Member
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Posted: Sun Oct 24, 2021 12:10 am Post subject: |
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Love all the posts in this thread, very informative and fun to read. Makes me wonder how heavenly those trumpets must play, if they're that much better than the already superb 'regular' Olds instruments. |
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Yamahaguy Heavyweight Member
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Posted: Sun Oct 24, 2021 5:25 am Post subject: |
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Bill Ortiz wrote: | My preference with the Supers are one’s from the ’40’s and earlier. | I have an extra one if you want it, I'll message you. |
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patdublc Heavyweight Member
Joined: 02 Jun 2006 Posts: 1050 Location: Salisbury, MD
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Posted: Sun Oct 24, 2021 6:22 am Post subject: |
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I love all of the older Olds family. For me by Super Recording is unlike any other horn. It provides a tone and projection that is unique. Many people who know my playing have some up and said "you can't imagine how good you sound in the back of the hall".
So, in front of the horn, I think its the best horn I've ever played. However, from behind the horn, its not always the easiest horn to play. I don't mean to say that it is difficult but it is very mouthpiece sensitive _________________ Pat Shaner
Play Wedge Mouthpieces by Dr. Dave exclusively.
Experiment with LOTS of horn makes and models. |
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Bill Ortiz Heavyweight Member
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Posted: Sun Oct 24, 2021 11:31 am Post subject: |
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Yamahaguy, I still have a '47 Super-great horn. The '39 was magical though :) _________________ '56 Martin Committee Deluxe #2 trumpet
14B Schilke mouthpiece
Couesnon Paris flugelhorn
Bob Reeves Sleeves and PVA
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Abraxas Veteran Member
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Posted: Sun Oct 24, 2021 11:40 am Post subject: |
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patdublc wrote: | I love all of the older Olds family. For me by Super Recording is unlike any other horn. It provides a tone and projection that is unique. Many people who know my playing have some up and said "you can't imagine how good you sound in the back of the hall".
So, in front of the horn, I think its the best horn I've ever played. However, from behind the horn, its not always the easiest horn to play. I don't mean to say that it is difficult but it is very mouthpiece sensitive |
Ok not that we have the same facial anatomy but your comment obviously begs the question as to what worked for you in terms of mouthpieces ? |
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Bill Ortiz Heavyweight Member
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Posted: Sun Oct 24, 2021 11:43 am Post subject: |
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Thanks for the shout out and kind words Mendez :) I stopped doing that gig in '16 when he downsized the band w/o horns. Since then I've been freelancing and working on my new album. _________________ '56 Martin Committee Deluxe #2 trumpet
14B Schilke mouthpiece
Couesnon Paris flugelhorn
Bob Reeves Sleeves and PVA |
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