This is a 1950 Los Angeles Olds Recording trumpet that is in good cosmetic condition and excellent playing condition.

The original lacquer shows some wear, but it in good overall condition.  This Recording has a few parts that may not be original.  The mouthpiece receiver has an end piece that is unlike what is typical for a Recording.  The length of the receiver is correct, so perhaps only this small end piece has been replaced.  The first and second slides have brass knobs, not the typical Mother-of Pearl knobs. The slides appear to be original, so perhaps just the knobs were replaced since the original can get damaged.    Finally, the finger buttons are not the originals.  The replacements work well and valve alignment is correct using these replacement buttons.

With these non-original parts, this may make this horn less attractive to some collectors, but as an early Recording, this horn is still interesting and is a fantastic player.  With a little time and expense, parts that match the original style can be located, but these replacement parts do not impact the integrity of the instrument or how well is plays.

This is an early Recording model featuring the same balanced configuration as the prior Super Recording as well as the offset middle valve, but differed with the new "Re-O-loy" (Olds name for higher copper content red brass) bell and leadpipe, as well as a spring loaded third slide trigger.  

Recording models have distinctive bell engraving which further set them apart from other Olds models of this era.   This particular Recording has the original engraving style that was only used for a year or so.

This trumpet is clean inside and out.  All slides are smooth.   

Engraving is sharp and clear.  There are matching serial numbers on the valve spring barrels.

The valve plating is original and excellent. The valve compression and action is excellent.

Comes with an early 70's Olds case that was provided with the top models of that era.  It has a very spacious interior for accessories and mouthpieces.  The exterior shows some wear, but is still fully functional.

FEATURES:

• Lacquered brass and nickel silver trim
• Balanced forward valve section
• Re-O-loy (red brass) bell and leadpipe
• Nickel plated valves with offset middle valve
• Nickel-Silver two piece balusters
• Spring loaded 3rd Valve slide trigger
• Third slide dump end
• Ornate Bell Engraving
• Bore: .460" Medium-Large Bore
• Matching serial numbers on all valve spring barrels
• New springs, felts and corks
• Two Pin Brass Valve Guides
• Trombone style lever water key on tuning slide and third valve slide.