Now
SOLD but you can still read about it!
The story of Olds brass
instruments really begins in 1908 in California with a trombone. F. E.
Olds had long been interested in trying to improve his favourite
instrument. He felt the slide and the bell could be improved immeasurably.
With that improvement would come greater flexibility and better response -
a new richness and tonal quality. So, in his home workshop, he began the
careful and tedious hand work that soon began turning out the finest
trombones the world had ever seen - instruments that attracted world wide
attention and established him as the superior trombone craftsman of his
day.
The growing Olds company
specialized only in trombones until the founder's son, R. B. Olds, joined
his father. The younger Olds knew his father's genius should not be
restricted to a single instrument, so soon thereafter, valve instruments
bearing the illustrious Olds signature began to appear in the hands of the
most famous artists of the day. As these artists began returning from
California playing their remarkably superior instruments, the name Olds
began to spread. And with fame came growth.
Vintage F.E.Olds
Ambassador Alto Sax
(These are photos of this
actual sax).
Serial Number 52108.
Engraved: Ambassador, F.E.Olds & Son, Los Angeles, Calif.
We do not know how to date this sax accurately but it is certainly very
old, 1950's or earlier. Its in good condition for its age with no
serious dings. It has had some minor repair work such as a
resoldered key guard but its been done well. As you can see it's a lovely
deep old gold colour (although it is very marked) and it
plays nicely with a classic old American sound. We assume its the original
case, it's certainly very old!
£399 incl.vat & UK mainland delivery. SOLD
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