Lightning-fast valves, medium large bore, combination of polished brass and nickel-silver, first valve intonation adjustment, long model modern design, tone control band for that covered quality. Your ear will tell you - this is a custom crafted Olds in every sense of the word.
"The Olds reputation for professional quality was established on the Super model and this streamlined cornet offers a combination of restrained power and smooth, effortless response. Here's what Olds says about the S-5 Super in their 1966 catalog: It is a great cornet for jazz, the occasional player or an entry level collector's cornet! Comes with case. Lacquer is about 85% with the usual wear spots, and a couple more where dents have been taken out. Whites Companys earliest days (1905-1910), they made the finest cornets on the market and led the way in innovation and quality. Note the 'airplane wing sturt' brace, elaborate stop rod assembly (stainless steel heavy rod with threaded,knurled, brass cap nuts), and fancy curved water key. The earliest cornets are stamped 'HN White Sole Agent' and were imported to Cleveland around 1893-1907. Olds brasses is evident in every aspect of the horn.
The valves on this S-5 are Okay, the second and third still have some compression and the first valve is the weakest of them all. The detailing and overall quality of these vintage F.E. 460" bore, first slide adjustable saddle and a tone ring on the bell. The cornet has been refinished a while back with some imperfection underneath, but nevertheless still a looker! This Olds Super features a. Here is a relacquered 1968 (S/N 650xxx) Olds Super Bb Cornet in nice shape.