![]() ![]() ![]() Ultrasonic was engraved on the leadpipe/receiver of the trumpets that had the ultrasonic bell design. The term 'Ultrasonic' I believe referred to the bell design, and whilst my experience of the Ultrasonic Custom and Super is very positive I know two owners who found the Ultrasonic Mendez not to their liking. These are very underrated and I have heard several people describe them as a sleeping giant waiting to be found. I have only played 3 of these but have found that they are at least equal to the Mendez model. ![]() It was marketed as being above the Recording and Mendez trumpets and rumours were that Mendez himself actually preferred a Custom trumpet. The Custom trumpet was endorsed by Bobby Shew and was a lightweight model. The Custom trumpet was made in the 70s, when it was reported that Olds quality had declined. There has only been one Olds 40s horn (a super recording) that I have played that could be usable alongside modern horns in a section. I would say that 2 out of the best 10 olds trumpets I have played have been from the 70s. With olds trumpets, it is my opinion that each horn is an individual and should be judged so not dismissed just because it is a student horn, a 70s horn similarly it should not be revered because it is a Recording trumpet, a 4 digit serial number horn or an LA trumpet! All Olds fans have probably read that Olds quality declined in the 70s. I have had great playing 1970s Fullerton Ambassadors and bad playing 1950s LA Recordings. I really am not concerned how a horn looks today, only how it plays. I know trumpet players and collectors that get very excited over LA horns which were produced pre 1953. I am sure this guide will alter over time, and I would welcome your comments on olds trumpets or this guide by contacting me through ebay. It is merely my observations based on owning and playing over 350 vintage Olds trumpets. There are many great players who know the quality and performance of Olds trumpets better than me, so please do not view this guide as definitive or authoritative. Tell us what you think - opens in new window or tab ![]()
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