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1959 Olds Mendez Bb trumpet
Estimated price for orientation: 988 $
Category: Trumpets
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Description Brand: Olds Leadpipe Material: brass Bell Material: Brass Key: Bb Finish: Lacquered Brass Skill Level: Professional Valve Material: Nickel Plated Model: Mendez
This trumpet was manufactured at the height of Olds popularity in the 1950's and was the top of the line horn at the time. It has been professionally restored by master brass craftsman Charlie Melk and is in like new condition. The engraving is sharp on the bell as shown in the photos. Valves and slides are smooth and this plays with the precision and style that Rafael Mendez made famous as the premier artist for Olds in the 1950's. This trumpet clean inside and out. All slides are smooth. Engraving is sharp and clearNo case or mouthpiece.FEATURES:
Brass lacquer finish
Nickel plated valves
Bore: .460" Medium-Large Bore
Single Pin Brass Valve Guides
1st and 3rd Slide triggers
Matching serial numbers on valve spring barrels
We will be listing a lot of mutes, mouthpieces and other brass accessories. We will combine shipping for multiple purchases. See our website for professional trumpets and cornets. We sell high quality pre-owned horns that are cleaned and checked out before being listed. Look at our feedback. We don't sell "as-is" horns. Check out our feedback and you will see that Centex Brass means Quality, Value, and Service. Email with questions. Shipping cost includes full insurance.
Description
| Brand: | Olds | Leadpipe Material: | brass |
| Bell Material: | Brass | Key: | Bb |
| Finish: | Lacquered Brass | Skill Level: | Professional |
| Valve Material: | Nickel Plated | Model: | Mendez |
This trumpet was manufactured at the height of Olds popularity in the 1950's and was the top of the line horn at the time. It has been professionally restored by master brass craftsman Charlie Melk and is in like new condition. The engraving is sharp on the bell as shown in the photos. Valves and slides are smooth and this plays with the precision and style that Rafael Mendez made famous as the premier artist for Olds in the 1950's. This trumpet clean inside and out. All slides are smooth. Engraving is sharp and clearNo case or mouthpiece.FEATURES:
Brass lacquer finish
Nickel plated valves
Bore: .460" Medium-Large Bore
Single Pin Brass Valve Guides
1st and 3rd Slide triggers
Matching serial numbers on valve spring barrels
Brass lacquer finish
Nickel plated valves
Bore: .460" Medium-Large Bore
Single Pin Brass Valve Guides
1st and 3rd Slide triggers
Matching serial numbers on valve spring barrels
We will be listing a lot of mutes, mouthpieces and other brass accessories. We will combine shipping for multiple purchases. See our website for professional trumpets and cornets. We sell high quality pre-owned horns that are cleaned and checked out before being listed. Look at our feedback. We don't sell "as-is" horns. Check out our feedback and you will see that Centex Brass means Quality, Value, and Service. Email with questions. Shipping cost includes full insurance.