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Vintage 50's F.E. Olds & Son Ambassador Clarinet with Long Case - Serial # 61482

$ 79.19

Availability: 17 in stock
  • Modified Item: No
  • Bundle Description: Case, Mouthpiece, Reed, Reed Protector, Marching Lyre
  • Model: AMBASSADOR
  • Type: Bb Soprano
  • Brand: F. E. Olds & Son
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Custom Bundle: Yes
  • Design: Boehm System
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Condition: RARE Find, FE Olds Ambassador Bb Clarinet. Serial Number 61482 is in the published serial number range for 1951. Unlike most Clarinets, This instrument stores with the upper and lower body sections (matching serial numbers) and the bell assembled in a single unit. The Mouthpiece and barrel store separately as assembled. Tenon corks are in good condition, all keys work as expected, pads show no visible damage. The body is a high polish like a hard rubber mouthpiece or maybe it is a resin. The instrument and case are in good condition, showing little finish wear. Mouthpiece sanitized with anti-microbial soap, shows very little signs of use. NOTE the Arched Art Deco lettering AMBASSADOR FE OLDS etched into each section. Comes with original unusual long case, marching lyre, cork grease, new reed, reed protector, and mouthpiece, cap, and ligature. Please see pictures for condition and detail.
  • Exact Year: 1951
  • Body Material: Composite
  • Key: Bb

    Description

    Very unique FE Olds Ambassador Clarinet, stores preassembled as a two-part body and mouthpiece/barrel for just a single connection assembly.  Long case like the old metal clarinets used.  The serial number and the art-deco arched lettering on the instrument indicate this clarinet is most likely from the early 50's. All original with signs of very little use and the case condition indicates very good storage.
    We do our best to describe the condition and other than playing a few notes on the instrument, cannot give expert opinion for how well the instrument will play or whether it is needs adjustment.
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    NOTE: We are resellers who clean and ship the instrument and not technicians. Most of the woodwinds we acquire are from charity auctions that are donated.  This could be an instrument that was only played a short time and has been sitting.  We highly recommend that you have a professional technician go over the instrument as it may need regulation, pad replacements and adjustment to get back to optimal playing condition.
    ***remember vintage instruments have sometimes been sitting for a very long time, you as an instrument owner should clean your instrument regularly.
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