1953 Bach Mercury Trumpet in Very Good Condition - Make an Offer!!

Description

This Bach Mercury trumpet was made in 1953 according to its serial number (#124XX) and it’s in very good condition. There are no dents or signs of any previous significant damage that we can see. The valves all work very well and all the slides pull nicely. The original lacquer has darkened to a nice honey color over time, but it’s in good shape with only minimal wear. We’ve run this instrument through our professional brasswind repair shop to put it in best possible playing condition.
The case is in similarly good shape as well, with only minor cosmetic wear. The wood is completely undamaged and the handle, latches and hinges all work as they should.
This is a really nice example of a classic Bach Mercury trumpet in very good condition. Grab it while you can!
All reasonable offers considered.
Please ask any questions before purchase.
Our store has been in continuous business in Indianapolis, IN, USA since 1948. We specialize in new and used musical instrument sales and our full service repair shop can and has fixed almost every type of instrument. We take great pride in the quality of or work and the friendliness of our staff. If you have any questions about items for sale on EBay or anything else, please let us know. We're always happy to help.
If you are the winning bidder, please do not make any payments until checking with us, the seller.
The shipping calculator provided by eBay is only approximate and does not seem to account for insurance and other costs.
Shipping Methods: Domestic (within the continental US) packages are typically shipped via UPS Ground or USPS, with the buyer paying for ground shipping and insurance. International packages that meet size requirements are typically shipped via USPS Priority Mail International, with the buyer paying for shipping and insurance charges plus a small handling fee. If you are buying a mouthpiece, do not ask for us to ship it via USPS’s mailing envelope - this is not enough to protect the mouthpiece. WE WILL USE A BOX.
Seller Accepted Payment Methods: Within the continental US – PayPal is preferred, however we will also accept VISA or Mastercard. All Indiana sales are subject to 7% state sales tax. International sales – Only PayPal will be accepted. Once PayPal confirms the payment and tells me it's ok to ship, your item will ship within the next business day.
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#799 Ebay VBI
This clean F.E. Olds 1967 Ambassador is a solid horn that sounds great. Serial number 619577 was built in late 1967 in Fullerton CA by craftsmen on the same line as the professional horns.
From the Olds Catalog:
Ambassador:
In the Ambassador, Olds has retained all the basic properties essential to a fine instrument--good intonation, balanced range, flexible response, and ease of tone production. To these essentials, usually found only in professional models, have been added a ruggedness and durability which make it the outstanding student instrument on the market.
Lightning-fast valve action, medium large bore, polished brass reinforced with nickel-silver, third valve intonation adjustment with unique stop, rugged, three point bracing, hexagonal mouthpiece receiver and distinctive water key assembly.
Why buy a REFURBISHED Instrument on EBAY?
Do you want to deal with a dirty instrument with stuck or damaged slides or valves?  A "used" or "preowned" instrument may cost much more to get back to playing condition
Attention Music Instructors:
Looking for multiple instruments for your students?
Don't let your students waste money on a rental!
Please contact us for quantity pricing and combined shipping specials. These refurbished USA Made instruments will stand up to student handling and all parts are easily sourced for any repairs or replacements needed--UNLIKE CHEAPLY MADE IMPORTS!
Read below how this horn was serviced
All reconditioned horns from start to finish receive:
Hot water rinse, and body and slides thoroughly brushed
Upper and Lower valve chambers polished
Threads cleaned on horn body and the top and bottom caps
Small parts hand detailed
Horn body trued as needed, hand torqued at all solder joints for strength, braces checked and repaired as needed
Bell
tail, taper, flair and leadpipe dents and major dings removed when easily accessible
Valve chamber area knuckle dings removed if accessible
Female slide receivers dry scrubbed with firm brush, male slides polished, gap between valve body and threads cleaned
Valves hand lapped from top and bottom when accessible
Valve chambers and valves checked for proper fit during lapping
Horn body is then hot water triple rinsed and scrubbed
Slides dry scrubbed with firm brush, polished and checked for proper fit and feel, any fit issues mentioned in listing
Slides hot water rinsed, accessible dents and dings removed
Horn and valves assembled, all interfaces and parts lubed. Al Cass Fast used on ALL valves.
Play tested and checked for valve action, slide fit, leaks, and slotting (after regular use, valves should fit to the lapped chamber and get faster)
Original mouthpieces are usually included, checked for receiver fit, cleaned and polished (most vintage mouthpieces have blemishes)
Horn is then wiped clean and or hand polished
Cases opened, aired out, disinfected, vacuumed, sometimes minor repairs are completed (Note, some old cases will have residual smell)
Horns are photographed, disassembled and checked for proper fit again
Horns then stored until sold.
Ebay sales all are played one more times before being certified ready to ship to you
Fedex Home Delivery and USPS are Dealz4yinz preferred shipping methods, all horns are fully insured (for the purchase price).
***remember vintage horns have sometimes been sitting for a very long time, you as an instrument owner should clean your instrument regularly.
THIS INSTRUMENT IS SOLD AS-IS
with no return, please look at all the pic's and ask questions before bidding or purchasing please.
Important!!! AS-IS Condition Vintage & Antique Instruments
do not have a warranty and though they have been serviced, these vintage instruments can still have minor fit and performance issues after servicing. Vintage and antique horns need to be put back into service with your regular playing after purchase. Many vintage instruments have had solder and other repair work done in the past and many have sat for sometimes decades and even after thorough cleaning, more extended cleaning and fit work may be needed. These instruments I offer on Ebay are refurbished, played for a few minutes to check for performance and problems and then they are shelved until after the horn is purchased or play tested locally. I am not familiar with every horns performance characteristics, bore size or history, but I do learn every day and do my best to offer educated advice.
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Shipping Terms and Conditions:
Fedex Ground or Home Delivery, or USPS Priority will be used for shipping; please confirm your shipping quote on Ebay
prior
to bidding or purchasing. All horns are carefully packaged and insured for actual purchase price
International Shipping:
Dealz4yinz participates in Ebay's Global Shipping Program, all international shipping is done through the program only and Ebay determines that shipping rate.
Returns for Reconditioned Instruments:
We do not accept returns or offer trial periods to try horns listed here on Ebay. If you have any questions or problems with your instrument after you receive it, please contact me first. I will offer full consideration for any parts or horns that are listed improperly. Return shipping fees are the buyer’s responsibility unless the item is grossly not as described.