Description

Olds Super Bb Cornet in Excellent shape. The cornet is a looker!  This Olds Super features a .460″ bore (although my caliper says .468), first slide adjustable saddle and a tone ring on the bell. The valves on this S-5 are very Good! Lacquer is about 97% with the usual wear spotsIt is a great cornet for jazz, the occasional player or an entry level collector’s cornet! Comes with the original Olds case and a Stork Vacchiano 2E Mouthpiece.

Here’s what Olds says about the S-5 Super in their 1966 catalog:

“The Olds reputation for professional quality was established on the Super model and this streamlined cornet offers a combination of restrained power and smooth, effortless response. Your ear will tell you – this is a custom crafted Olds in every sense of the word.

Lightning-fast valves, medium large bore, combination of polished brass and nickel-silver, first valve intonation adjustment, long model modern design, tone control band for that covered quality.”

• Tone and Response: It offers a rich, sonorous tone that some describe as leaning towards the darker side, though it can still be brilliant when pushed. Reviewers on Olds-Central.com praise its “thick and dense as iron” tone and solid performance across all registers.
• Design: Key features include a .460″ medium-large bore, a brass tone ring on the bell for “tone control”, and an adjustable saddle on the first slide for intonation adjustment.
• Valves: The cornet utilizes a trumpet-style valve block with nickel-plated valves that are known for being smooth and quick, a feature that contributed to the brand’s reputation for professional quality.
• Intonation: It plays very in-tune, particularly in the upper register, making it a reliable instrument for performers.