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I don't know about them other than they really are small! Kind of a 3/4 sousa. I just did a play condition on one of these. It even had the original case, which is nothing more than reinforced cardboard with some foam pads inside. They play great though, response is fantastic, although the bell comes out at a weird angle to allow head clearance.
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Re: Olds 97 20' Sousaphone
I was doing some research on my horn this morning and came across your post. I own one of these beauties and play it on a daily basis - it is a lovely horn. What information would you like?
I've attached a photo from just after a cleaning 6 months ago (she's going back in for another one this week!) And on my website you can see some video of it being played (first video is us playing with Dr. John...) http://mightysoulsbrassband.com/" target="_blank" target="_blank
I'm actually looking to have a flight case made for her if anyone has any leads.
I've attached a photo from just after a cleaning 6 months ago (she's going back in for another one this week!) And on my website you can see some video of it being played (first video is us playing with Dr. John...) http://mightysoulsbrassband.com/" target="_blank" target="_blank
I'm actually looking to have a flight case made for her if anyone has any leads.
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I have had one of these for many years. I believe the Model 20 was aimed at juniors but the older I get the more I appreciate it! Weight is just under 20 pounds. I don't understand the comment about the funny bell angle. I was taught that the centre line of the bell should not be too far out from the line of the body "circles" but I see a lot of people trying to get the bell facing over the player's head.
Back to the baby Olds..... It plays very well over the whole range. I use a John Ridgeon mouthpiece which is about the size of a Wick #4. It can be overblown and then gets brassy but it is hard to do this.
In short, I love it
Back to the baby Olds..... It plays very well over the whole range. I use a John Ridgeon mouthpiece which is about the size of a Wick #4. It can be overblown and then gets brassy but it is hard to do this.
In short, I love it
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Sorry, but my wife has been in hospital , 12 operations, so I haven't found time to do very much. In fact I played the little sousa just once in the past year. I am really thinking of parting with it ( along with other items like a monster Conn recording bass, double belled euphonium and maybe some of my 40plus trombones)
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I think the "funny bell angle" refers more to how it points up at the sky, than from side to side. At least, that's how mine is. When it's nicely balanced with both bits and a comfy gooseneck angle, the bell points upward, about 30 degrees beyond horizontal.Jose the tuba player wrote:would you mind posting pictures of your horn?johncarstairshallam wrote:I have had one of these for many years. I believe the Model 20 was aimed at juniors but the older I get the more I appreciate it! Weight is just under 20 pounds. I don't understand the comment about the funny bell angle. I was taught that the centre line of the bell should not be too far out from the line of the body "circles" but I see a lot of people trying to get the bell facing over the player's head.
Back to the baby Olds..... It plays very well over the whole range. I use a John Ridgeon mouthpiece which is about the size of a Wick #4. It can be overblown and then gets brassy but it is hard to do this.
In short, I love it
I initially assumed I had something maladjusted, but after trying different angles of all the moving parts, this is the closest I can get it to horizontal.
With bits & neck and no mouthpiece, this one weighs about 18 pounds, and I comfortably carry it with no shoulder pad.