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5 MENDEZ CORNET
Expertly designed in collaboration with the internationally known trumpet artist, Rafael Mendez, the M-5 Cornet offers the discriminating player an exceptionally fine musical instrument. The Mendez combines the appearance of a trumpet with the full, rich, timbre of a cornet. A centered valve assembly assures balance and comfort. Lightningfast valve action responds to the most advanced technique. The medium-large bore is complimented by the precision calibrated mouthpipe for the ultimate in tone quality and f lexibility.

lds has been producing a tradition of fine quality musical instruments for more than six decades. From a modest start as a producer of handcrafted, professional quality instruments, F. E. Olds & Son has grown over the years to become a leader in the industry.
ln their efforts to satisfy the discriminating performer, the Olds Company continues to improve and refine their complete line of band instruments. Olds was first to draw its own slide tubing first to use an exceptionally strong, light two-piece brace first to use nickel-silver tubing for slides and first to develop a fluted trombone slide to reduce friction. The special rotary valve self-oiling feature on its French horns and the use of special alloys in bell sections to produce different timbres were also developed by Olds. And, let's not forget that Olds led the industry in equipping student cornets with professional top-sprung valves.

Specifications
Model: Mendez M-5
Valve Bore: .468 Materials: Brass; baked Epoxy

finish; gold-plated finger buttons

Weight: 3974 ounces

lrtonalion Aids: 1st slide trigger; 3rd slide trigger

Bell

43/c"

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The expertise and knowledge garnered by

three generations of Olds craftsmen is carefully blended into each cornet built by these artisans. Within this brochure, you will find cornets with matchless musical characteristics instruments designed to conform to the demands of every performer.

0.5 OPERA CORNET

R.5 RECORDING CORNET

The Recording Cornet expertly blends the artistry of fine craftsmanship with advanced engineering for the ultimate in tonal performance. Featuring a hand-engraved red-brass bell and bell flare, the Recording produces a rich, "warm" sound. The exclusive offset middle valve and centered valve assembly make this cornet a model of balance and comfort. A unique trigger tuning slide mechanism permits the player to make instantaneous, intonation adjustments on any note in the register. A superb instrument designed for the advanced performer.
Specif ications Model: Recording R-5
Valve Bore: .468 Materials: Red-brass bell and bell flare; nickel-silver mouthpipe and slides; baked Epoxy finish Weight: 42 ounces lntonation Aids: Trigger turirg

For those who prefer a free-

blowing cornet with unlimited volume of tone and a "dark" sound, OIds features the nickelsilver Opera model. This professional qual ity instrument is designed for the mature player who requires extra power and projection. The oversize bell combines with the calibration of the mouthpipe to produce the "feel" of a large bore. Smooth valve action, instant response, and maximum tone quality are characteristics of the Opera Cornet.

Specifications
Model: Opera 0-5
Valve Bore: .468 Materials: Solid, nickel-silver bell, mouthpipe and bell flare; baked Epoxy finish Weight: 39/z ounces lntonation Aids: 1st slide trigger; 3rd slide push rod

Bell: 51/e"
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slide mechanism on 3rd slide for intonation adjustment of any note

Bel|

43/q"

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S-5 SUPER CORNET

Long the choice of outstanding cornet artists, the Olds Super Cornet answers the needs of cornetists from the student to the professional. The quality of tone preferred by today's performers is projected by the Super's bell flare with the unique, nickel-silver tone band positioned on its edge. Long model design, attractively trimmed with nickel-silver at all points of wear, the Olds Super fulfills all requirements of the discriminating performer.

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T.5 STTIDIO CORNET

Here is the cornet for the player who wants the "covered" sound so popular today. The only nickel-plated cornet in the Olds line, the Studio offers many features normally found in a higher price range. Two intonation devices permit instant adjustment. Top-sprung professional valves insure response in the fastest passages. For those who prefer a dark sound with remarkable carrying power, the Studio responds to every demand.

Specifications
Model: Super S-5
Valve Bore: .468 Materiais: Brass mouthpipe, bell,

Specifications
Model: Studio T-5
Valve Bore: .468 Materials: Nickel-plated brass; baked Epoxy finish Weight: 387+ ounces lntonation Aids: Ist slide

and bell flare; nickel-silver slides and flnger hook; baked Epoxy
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Weight: 393/+ ounces lntonation Aids: l st slide tuning mechanism

3rd slide push rod

Bell: 43/+" Supplied in deluxe case wllh accessorle.s

Bell

43/q"

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L-5 SPECIAL CORNET

The Olds Special Cornet

A-5 AMBASSADOR CORNET

The Ambassador Cornet com-

supplies the musician with an instrument of unprecedented quality in its price range. Top sprung professlonal valves, a solid nickel-silver bell and a red-brass bell flare assure maximum response, "feel," and flexibility. The Special features nickel-silver trim at all points of wear to insure Years of use. A medium large bore compliments the placement of the mouthpipe venturi for ideal "resistance" and tone qualitY.
Specif ications Model: Special L-5
Valve Bore: .468 Materials: Red-brass bell flare; nickel-silver bell and slides; brass mouthpipe; baked Epoxy finish Weight: 397+ ounces lntonation Aids: 3rd slide push rod Bell: 43/q" Supplied in deluxe case wilh accessories

bines precision engineerlng with the most advanced design techniques to offer the finest student cornet produced todaYl Extremely durable, the Ambassador is built to withstand the rigors of daily use by the beginning student yet features musical qualities of much higher priced instruments. A bell wire is turned inside the bell flare for additional strength, tone quality, and carrying power! Professional quality, top-sprung pistons cannot be replaced incorrectly because of the "positive indexing" fixture of the brass valve guide. A unique "stop" on the 3rd slide throw prevents the player from dropping the slide while using the lyre or the intonation adjustment. Exclusive, three-point bracing supplies added durability and ruggedness. The mouthpipe is carefully tapered to permit fatigue-f ree performance.

Specifications
Model: Ambassador A-5
Valve Bore: .468 Materials: Brass, nickel-silver trim; baked Epoxy finish
\tVeight: 397+ ounces

lntonation Aids: 3rd slide push rod (.1 st slide trigger optional) Bell: 43/+" Supplied in deluxe case r,vllh accessorles

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HORN

OIds is pleased to present what is, undoubtedly, the finest flugel horn on the market today! The dark, sonorous tones so desired in a flugel horn are a characteristic of the Olds because of the red-brass bell and bell flare. Not only does this outstanding instrument bridge the tone color gap between cornet and trombone, but it is the standard "double" for the jazz or combo cornet player. Stage bands across the country are using the Olds Flugel Horn for additional versatility and added color. Intonation problems traditional with a flugel horn have been overcome by the most advanced techniques of design. OIds has become the standard of the industry in the production of this unique instrument. -lpecif ications
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MUSIC EDUCATION LIBRARY

The F. E. Olds & Son Music Education Library is composed of a series of books selected for printing from the prize winning manuscripts submitted in the Olds Scholarship contest. Beginning with "Solo Literature for the Trumpet" by Thomas Hohstadt and continuing through the succeeding printings which include: "A Basic Repair Handbook for Musical lnstruments" by Raymond J. Nilles; "The Use of Publicity in the Public Relations Program of a High School lnstrumental Department" by Lester Gillespie; "A Study of the Acoustical Fffect of Mutes on Wind lnstruments" by Martin J. Kruka; "The Stage Band in the High

School lnstrumental Program" co-authored by

Jess Louis Gerardi and Tim R. Jones; "Three

Facets

of French Horn" by Katherine Weintz, Edward J. P. O'Connor and John Richard Jensen; "Modern Concepts in Music for Brass" by

: Flugel Horn

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Yalve P,o7s. .437

Malcrial : Brass with red brass bell

and bell f lare; baked Epoxy finish Weir;ht: 3B12 ounces

Thomas Hohstadt; "Three Dissertations on Ancient lnstruments from Babylon to Bach" by Nathanael D. Putnam, Darrel E. Urban, and Horace M. Lewis Jr., and "Scoring Techniques in Arranging for the Junior High School Band" by Thomas J. lntravaia. The Company is pleased with the reception accorded these educational books by instrumental teachers at both college and high school level.
It is the hope of F. E. Olds & Son that these

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books will contribute to the basic sum of knowledge available in printed form relating to instrumental music. The printing of these books in the Music Education Library serves to promote scholarly interest in this field of research and, in the process, helps 1o raise the level of the writing connected with the preparation of term papers and theses. Copies are distributed without charge to college and university libraries where they are used as text and source material in instrumental education courses. Information concerning the Music Education Library may be obtained by writing directly to Education Department, F. E. Olds and Son, 7373 N. Cicero Avenue, Lincolnwood, lllinois 60646.
Additional brochures on Olds Cornets, Trombones, Middle Brass and Lower Brass are available upon rcquest.

F. E. Olds & Son . Chicago Musical lnstrument Co. 7373 N. Cicero Ave., Lincolnwood, lllinois 60646

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