Lightning-fast valves, medium large bore, combination of polished brass and nickel-silver, first valve intonation adjustment, long model modern design, tone control band for that covered quality. Your ear will tell you - this is a custom crafted Olds in every sense of the word. "The Olds reputation for professional quality was established on the Super model and this streamlined cornet offers a combination of restrained power and smooth, effortless response. Here's what Olds says about the S-5 Super in their 1966 catalog: It is a great cornet for jazz, the occasional player or an entry level collector's cornet! Comes with case. The tuning slide is stuck and also the lowest brace that goes from the 3rd valve casing to tubing is loose at the tubing. The cornet plays but is in need of some repair. The auction is for the horn only there is no case or mouthpiece.
OLDS AMBASSADOR CORNET BORE SERIAL NUMBER
Lacquer is about 85% with the usual wear spots, and a couple more where dents have been taken out. For auction is an Olds Ambassador Cornet serial number 542232 circa 1966. The valves on this S-5 are Okay, the second and third still have some compression and the first valve is the weakest of them all. 460 bore, reversed leadpipe/tuning slide, standard 37 sized gold. 460" bore, first slide adjustable saddle and a tone ring on the bell. The cornet has been refinished a while back with some imperfection underneath, but nevertheless still a looker! This Olds Super features a. Here is a relacquered 1968 (S/N 650xxx) Olds Super Bb Cornet in nice shape.