Question on a Old F.E. Olds Trumpet and Holton Clarke Cornet

Wise3028

I have an old F.E. Olds horn marked simply as "The Olds". The serial # is 3XXX. The 2nd valve is marked "LM". I think it was made in the early 1930's. Does anyone know anything about these horns. Seems like a nice horn but probably small bore?

2nd Question: I have an old Holton Clarke Model Cornet I'd like to fix up. There are several sets of slides marked as follows:
B HP
C HP
B LP
O LP

I think the B HP is the set I want for Bb. Can someone confirm? I'm under the impression this was a good cornet at one time. Any opinions?

Thanks!

wardsd · Heavyweight Member Joined: 12 Mar 2003 Posts: 504

All the newer olds horns have a .460 bore. A LM bore is probably similar, and is a Large medium. a 3xxx serial was early 30's. Look at this bore description http://rouses.net/trumpet/olds30_cmi/olds_cmi_5.htm

HP stands for high pitch. You want the LP slides which stands for low pitch.

Steve

Ebayscrounger · Posted: Mon Jan 10, 2005 7:13 am Post subject:

On the Holton cornet, I think you want the B LP slldes for Bb playing, and I have heard it is a decent horn. Unfortunately, your Olds is not much more than scrap metal, and I would be willing to buy it for around thirty five dollars....No, not really... A four digit "The Olds" is a good horn and very much a collecter's item, but I don't know the bore size on it. Try here for some excellent Olds information:

http://rouses.net/trumpet/olds.htm
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