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Olds Ambassador 3 Valve F Bell Front Alto Horn 1960’s Serial #339647

$375.00

Great sounding alto horn!

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Description

This Olds Ambassador 3 valve F bell front alto horn is in very good condition with 85-90% of the lacquered finish remaining. There are almost no dents or dings in the entire horn.  Any that you find are much more felt than able to be seen. There is some oxidation on the second and third valve bottom caps. Please see pictures. The serial number is “339647” making this a vintage 1960’s horn. The engraving on the bell reads “Ambassador Made-By F.E. Olds & Son Fullerton Calif.”. Engraved under the serial number is “Olds” on the second valve casing. It comes a good used condition case. This is a great playing alto horn! It has that strong signature Olds sound to it. The valves are very smooth with great action.

Additional Information:
Instrument Condition: The overall physical condition of this used instrument is very good to excellent.
Playing Condition: This instrument is currently in very good to excellent playing condition.
The Finish: It has approximately 85-90% of the lacquered finish.
Player Wear: Very light general wear (minor if any surface imperfections).
Valve Condition: All the valves are in good working condition and all of the tuning slides are loose.
Lead Pipe Condition: Very light general wear (minor if any surface imperfections).
Outside Body Bow Condition: Very light general wear (minor if any surface imperfections).
The Bell: Almost no dents or evidence of bell edge damage.
The Bottom Bow: Very light general wear (minor if any surface imperfections).
Bell Diameter Approximately: 8 inches.
The Mouthpiece: No mouthpiece is included, or other accessories.
The Case: Good used condition (general wear with some edge wear and visible surface scratches).
Engraving: Ambassador Made-By F.E. Olds & Son Fullerton Calif. (on the bell) Olds (above the serial number on the second valve casing).
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Additional information

Weight 20 lbs
Dimensions 27 × 19 × 15 in