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New: Now Purchase, sale, and trade-in of trombones. Please contact us if you are interested.

About the history of this great instrument:

1. Frank Ellsworth (F.E.) Olds was born in Medina, New York in 1861.
2. After working for Conn for some time, he began selling trombones in his own business in 1912.
3. Among Olds’ best-known collaborators were Foster Reynolds and Zig Kanstul, both of whom were also successful instrument makers under their own names.
4. Among the most popular Olds trombone models are the “Recording” “Super” “Opera” and the “P-22”.
5. The instrument offered here was built in 1979 and freshly overhauled by us.
6. What makes this professional Olds trombone stands out:

• Super punchy, snotty trombone sound, great for big band or funk.
• Extremely rare hammered surface. Olds actually only offered this on the “Military” model. This was probably a custom design.
• The train runs well . Minimal abrasion.
• This instrument has a tapered pull with .485″/12.32mm//.500″/12.7mm S- bore. The bell is Ø 7.5″ (191mm)
• Gold brass bell, nickel silver outer slide.
• As a lubricant, I recommend Slide-O-Mix Rapid Comfort for these Olds.
• The serial number is A47XXX, 1979.

Condition of these Olds after intensive examination:

• The train runs well . Some abrasion.
• The tuning slide is freely movable
• Stop felt is present.
• Rubber stopper is present.
• The instrument is in good condition and immediately optimal playable.
• The varnish is well preserved. The bell is hammered, the tuning slide is satin.
• The grip points are also in good condition.
• The instrument was recently overhauled by us and is now immediately optimally playable.

I am a professional musician myself and have tested this trombone intensively and found it to be in perfect condition. That is why we also give 2 years warranty.

Included accessories:

• The instrument comes with the original Olds case. The carrying handle is missing.

Recommendation from me as a professional musician:

• The Super is one of the best jazz instruments, in no way inferior to King, Conn, etc. in terms of craftsmanship and sound.
• As a lubricant for these Olds recommend the Yamaha Slide Lubricant or Slide-O-Mix Rapid Comfort.
• The instrument should be cleaned regularly from the inside, e.g. with a Reka care set.

That’s why Elbblech – safety, quality and warranty services

• 30-day return policy.
• 1year warranty, 2 years guarantee
• Free shipping and returns
• If you have any questions, please feel free to write me a message or get in touch, below under “Buyer’s Legal Information -> Complete Information” you will find all the contact info.