The Olds horns aren’t relatively easy to find nowadays. I really wish they would keep making em. I have an idea for an upcoming future project that will require the body of an Olds so I’m constantly on the lookout.
@@zakkasian Soon after I posted my other comment, I bought the instrument I was considering for $700, including a soft case. I'm very happy with it--I find the sound is quite powerful, although it helps that the bell is pointing upward instead of away from me. It's considerably lighter than the Conn 20J, and I like the forward-facing valves. The "false" low C is weaker on the Olds, but at least the D is very strong. I've never been able to get any of the true pedal tones on either tuba. I was originally thinking of getting an instrument having four valves, but I realize this wouldn't really have been of any help if I can't get even the Bb pedal tone--and would simply cost a lot more money to purchase. My Olds horn is quite tarnished, but I don't particularly care about cosmetics issues. I hope you have success in finding one. The dealer who sold this one didn't have others--he only had an Eb sousaphone (which he said were uncommon) that he plans to restore, along with some smaller brass instruments.
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Nice sound. I'm considering the purchase of an Old O-99 to complement my Conn 20J.
The Olds horns aren’t relatively easy to find nowadays. I really wish they would keep making em. I have an idea for an upcoming future project that will require the body of an Olds so I’m constantly on the lookout.
@@zakkasian Soon after I posted my other comment, I bought the instrument I was considering for $700, including a soft case. I'm very happy with it--I find the sound is quite powerful, although it helps that the bell is pointing upward instead of away from me. It's considerably lighter than the Conn 20J, and I like the forward-facing valves. The "false" low C is weaker on the Olds, but at least the D is very strong. I've never been able to get any of the true pedal tones on either tuba. I was originally thinking of getting an instrument having four valves, but I realize this wouldn't really have been of any help if I can't get even the Bb pedal tone--and would simply cost a lot more money to purchase.
My Olds horn is quite tarnished, but I don't particularly care about cosmetics issues.
I hope you have success in finding one. The dealer who sold this one didn't have others--he only had an Eb sousaphone (which he said were uncommon) that he plans to restore, along with some smaller brass instruments.