Trumpet, B-flat
Maker
F. E. Olds & Son
Maker
F. E. Olds & Co.
Date1963 ca.
Place MadeFullerton, California, United States, North America
ModelMendez
Serial No.437424
SignedEngraved on bell: Mendez / Trumpet / by / F. E. Olds & Son / Fullerton / Calif.MarkingsStamped alongside left side of second valve casing and valve stems: 437424
Stamped on valve stems, respectively: 1, 2, 3
DescriptionBrass, polished and lacquered, nickel silver (trigger mechanism and water keys), mother-of-pearl finger buttons, single loop, main tuning slide at first bow, three Périnet valves (1, ½, 1½), top-sprung, spring outside hollow stem, alignment by one lug on spring anchor plate, nickel-silver-plated brass pistons, single water keys at main tuning slide and third valve slide, trigger with lever mechanism at first and third valve slides, windway 3-2-1.
Silver mouthpiece, stamped: SAM ASH / MADE IN HOLLAND.
Olds catalogs from 1962 and 1966 describe the Mendez trumpet model as follows: "Designed by Olds with the help of Rafael Mendez, the result is ‘a trumpet player’s trumpet.’ From pedal tones to unbelievably high register, the response is even and has unusual carrying power and positive control. A new concept in balance, light weight, full tone and original design. Lightning-fast valve action, medium large bore, both first and third valve trigger tuning mechanisms, special light-weight brass alloy for extra strength."
DimensionsHeight: 480 mm
Tube length: 1302 mm
Bore diameter (initial, minimum, tuning slide, valve slides): 11.2 mm, 9.2 mm, 11.69 mm, 11.69 mm (0.46 inches)
Bell diameter: 121 (4 3/4 inches)
ProvenancePurchased in 1990 from a San Diego pawn shop, San Diego, California.
Credit LineJoe R. and Joella F. Utley Collection, 1999
Object number07029
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