The Olds Mendez Trumpet, '52

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CORRECTION: It was Uan Rasey that, when approached by Olds, who asked if he'd play one of their horns, responded, 'I'd be happy to play an Ambassador', assuming that this is the model Olds would offer. Olds, however, wanted Uan to play a Recording model. Rafael Mendez was offered a new model by Olds named after him; the Mendez. My apologies!
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- I think this Olds Mendez trumpet is a fantastic player. Here's a clip of the magnificent Rafael Mendez playing:
• Rafael Mendez - Flight... (note: 4 MILLION + views!) What a superb player Mr. Mendez was! Well, his horn is great as well. Mouthpieces listed below:
Monette BLM: 4:16
Reeves 42B: 7:01
Trent Austin's TA-TF: 8:34
Olds Mendez #2: 10:35

[@ingenieriasdwight9585]

Gorgeous trumpet! 🔥 Love all your Olds videos

[@JonathanMilam1]

Thank you for commenting, very kind of you. I have 4 Strads, but I really appreciate a good Olds, and this Mendez is such a fine horn. :) It's the kind of horn that humbles you.

[@gretel1015]

I have always liked the Olds Trumpets. I have a gorgeous Olds Recording. It is funny that he said he would be happy to play an Ambassador. I remember reading that when Olds asked Uan Rasey to play Olds trumpets - especially the Recording model. He didn't like the offset valves and he said just send him over an Ambassador - which shows how great those horns they were. Jonathan, you sound great of the horn.

[@JonathanMilam1]

THIS is true - I mixed the two stories up - the one of Rafael not liking the tight valves and the story of Uan saying he'd be happy to play an Ambassador. THANK YOU! I've made the correction in my comments. (Senior moment, I fear!!)

[@vincentdesiano4861]

Hey Joe,
I like what you had to say. I have an Olds Super Recording. I haven’t played in many years. Enjoyed what you had to say. We’ll be checking you out. Iove the the originators:

[@JonathanMilam1]

Vincent, thank you for commenting. The Olds Super Recording is such a revered and valued trumpet... Congrats on owning one. And thanks for the kind remarks. :)

[@pebblebeach8517]

Even it is a modified Ambassador there’s no shame in that they’re fabulous horns with their own sound. Nevertheless this trumpet is as you said “ what a trumpet should sound like” ….good seeing you, sir.

[@JonathanMilam1]

I'm having a blast with my Mendez; whatever it is and whatever it was patterned after. And always nice to hear from you! :)