Page 1 of 1

My Salvation Army find - help identify

Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2012 7:54 pm
by soitscometothis
I found this baritone today at the Jacksonville, FL Salvation Army thrift store - paid a grand total of $50. Other than the dents/wear and tear, the only repair needed on it is a new cork on the water key, and it plays wonderfully. However, I could not find a make or serial number anywhere on the horn. I send the pic to one of my friends and he said he thinks it is a Conn. I'd imagine the instrument is nothing special, but if anyone sees something that might help give it an identity, that would be great.

Thanks in advance!

Image

Re: My Salvation Army find - help identify

Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2012 8:24 pm
by Kevin Hendrick
Looks like an Olds Studio to me (based on the nickel-silver bell flare).

EDIT: There's one on da Bay now ...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/OLDS-STUDIO-PRO ... 3f12e404bf

Re: My Salvation Army find - help identify

Posted: Thu Sep 06, 2012 12:28 am
by Dan Schultz
Kevin Hendrick wrote:Looks like an Olds Studio to me (based on the nickel-silver bell flare)...
+1. Look at the top inside of the bell for the engraving.

Re: My Salvation Army find - help identify

Posted: Thu Sep 06, 2012 2:09 am
by soitscometothis
Thanks for the help! I have checked the bell and all over the horn for any sign of an engraving, but it's gone. I looked this Olds model up on Hornucopia, and it seems like a match.