Olds Opera model O23 vintage 1970 Fullerton, CA. SN 728327. Has 8.5" Nickel silver bell with traditional wrap F-attachment. Is large bore tenor. Standard large bore tenor size is .547, these models are actually slightly larger estimated .551. Takes standard large shank tenor mouthpiece. Mouthpiece included. Plays very big and wide, lots of power and clarity. Would make a great all around tenor for any player looking for the Nickel Silver sound, feel and look. Personally, I find that the nickel silver bells play a little darker than yellow brass, with less high frequency in the overtones. Jazz Trombonist Curtis Fuller played a straight version of this model on many of his recordings. This is a gorgeous looking and sounding instrument.. Handslide is in excellent condition. All 4 slide tubes are straight, excellent alignment, no tension, and most important, no inner tube plating loss or wear. The entire instrument has had a complete once over here, chemical bath, rotor removed and serviced, casing polished, hand slide aligned and tweaked for maximum playability. It is a great playing Opera. Includes original coffin style Olds case.
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