Vintage Olds Studio Tenor Trombone - Fullerton, CA
For sale is a professional-grade Vintage Olds Studio Tenor Trombone, made in the legendary Fullerton, California factory. This classic "peashooter" style straight tenor is known for its focused, quick response and bright tone, making it a powerful choice that is great for jazz.
Who Is This Horn For?
This is the perfect instrument for the dedicated jazz musician, big band player, or anyone who craves the authentic, vintage sound of mid-century American brass. It's a fantastic workhorse for a player who prioritizes flawless functional performance over cosmetic appearance.
The Olds Studio: Jazz Legend with a Perfect Slide
The Olds Studio was a professional model, favored by many studio and jazz artists for its clarity, projection, and fast action. While this horn has been played heavily, its most crucial feature—the slide—is in exceptional condition.
What makes this horn special:
- Slide Moves Like Glass: Despite the outer slide being worn down to the raw brass, the crucial internal nickel silver slide is smooth and perfect. The action is quick and precise, moving like glass, which is the most important factor for any serious trombonist.
- Classic Jazz Tone: Its straight, no-trigger design and vintage construction give it a focused, projecting sound with a clear edge—the quintessential voice for jazz solos and lead work.
- Honest Vintage Character: The silver plate has tarnished and pitted a bit over the years, showing consistent wear throughout. This wear is purely cosmetic and does not affect the horn's powerful sound or incredible playability.
Specifications & Condition
- Model: Olds Studio Tenor Trombone
- F-Attachment: None ("Peashooter" style)
- Condition: Cosmetically seasoned, but functionally perfect. The exterior slide is worn to raw brass, and the silver has tarnished and pitted. However, the internal slide is smooth and perfect, and the slide action is flawless.
- Our Service: Our comprehensive service included a thorough inspection, precision adjustments, and fine-tuning to ensure optimal playability.
- Included: Original case, no accessories.
Why Choose Fleming Music?
Here at Fleming Instruments, our expert on-site instrument repair workshop guarantees that each instrument we sell is meticulously inspected and fine-tuned before it reaches you. We take pride in offering a 1-year warranty and 2-week return policy on all instruments, giving you peace of mind with your investment. Our team is dedicated to providing exceptional customer service, so please reach out to us at the shop via phone, email, or website contact: https://flemingrepair.com/pages/contact.
As always, we invite you to stop by our Houston shop to try this instrument in person. Nothing compares to the experience of a horn in your own hands. Follow our accounts on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube for the latest updates, content, and promotions: https://linktr.ee/Fleming_Music. We are grateful for your support of our small business and look forward to helping you find the perfect instrument or accessories!
