What American readers may be less aware of is that the original, student line Ambassadors were nearly exclusively sold in the US, so overseas the name had no instant recognition. There was some sense in the decision, looked at from the vantage point of the rest of the World.

Which begs the question - why did Olds use the Ambassador name for what they were marketing as a top line instrument, when it was so connected to their student offering? The horn I'm writing about today may share the name, but that's about all it shares with it's student based siblings. Many readers will be aware that the Ambassador nametag was used for many years by Olds to designate the instrument at the bottom of their lineup - Olds Ambassador trumpets and (long) cornets have become legendary instruments in their own right - good quality almost indestructible instruments that can take a beginner a long way before they look for something else. Today I'm writing about an instrument that was quite possibly the last instrument designed by the factory, and was Olds' final and futile throw of the dice in an effort to remain a viable concern, through tapping into the British brass band market. However, if you send us your pattern, we will make a guard, but because it is your pattern, a refund for any reason will not be possible.Latest of a series of blog posts about the various horns I own or have owned in the past - click here for other posts in the series.įor those who have read my other posts, you'll know that I've written twice before about the Olds instrument company, so you can read those posts for more information about the long and noble history of that brand, or check out the Olds Central site. With only Larry in the shop, our time is stretched.

(We have discontinued making customized guards. We might not be able to provide expedited shipping if a product is not already in stock. Remember, if you need an item immediately, please let us know. Products are crafted with care on a one-by-one basis, so we cannot always fill your order quickly. We are a small family company making very specialized items - our products are not churned out by a factory, but made by hand. Browse around and you will find Hundreds of Custom-Designed Guards that are Hand-made with the finest materials cut and sewn in our shop by Larry Black (Atlanta Symphony trumpet for 33 years, retired), our guards have become known as the highest-quality products available world-wide.

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