Rare 1960 Olds Mendez Long Model Cornet
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Vintage Olds Mendez Long Model Cornet in silver plate, built in Fullerton, CA around 1960 (serial 333xxx). This horn comes from the collection of Boyde Hood of the Los Angeles Philharmonic and is in excellent playing condition.
The Mendez long cornet was designed as the cornet partner to the Mendez trumpet, based on Rafael Méndez’s pre-war Besson horns. Factory literature describes it as medium-large bore, lightweight, with first and third slide triggers and fast valves—a pro-level cornet built to handle solo, studio, and lead work.
Condition:
- Silver plate in excellent shape with minor cosmetic scratching
- No dents
- Good compression
- Valves and slides move freely
Specs:
- Brand: F.E. Olds & Son
- Model: Mendez Long Model Cornet
- Key: Bb
- Serial: 333xxx
- Year: c. 1960 (Fullerton)
- Finish: Silver plate
- Country: USA
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