{"product_id":"excellent-olds-mendez-bb-trumpet-boyde-hood-collection","title":"Excellent Olds Mendez Bb Trumpet- Boyde Hood Collection","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"8392\" data-end=\"8728\"\u003eFirst-year Olds Mendez Bb trumpet, built in 1952 in the Los Angeles factory and finished in silver plate. Serial 86xxx places it right in the original limited run of Mendez trumpets between roughly 86004 and 86999, when Olds introduced the model in collaboration with Rafael Méndez. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"8730\" data-end=\"8885\"\u003eThis horn comes from the collection of Boyde Hood (Los Angeles Philharmonic) and has been well cared for. It’s in excellent playing condition with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"8887\" data-end=\"8995\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"uzalpa\" data-start=\"8887\" data-end=\"8918\"\u003eSilver plate in great shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"2ughpd\" data-start=\"8919\" data-end=\"8935\"\u003eNo dents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1bzrqo5\" data-start=\"8936\" data-end=\"8956\"\u003eGood compression\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1iy1af9\" data-start=\"8957\" data-end=\"8995\"\u003eValves and slides that move freely\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"8997\" data-end=\"9311\"\u003eThe Mendez model was designed as Rafael Méndez’s artist horn, loosely based on his French Besson. It’s a medium-large bore, lightweight pro trumpet with distinctive bracing and first and third slide triggers, built to handle studio work, lead playing, and solo repertoire. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"q06dx\" data-start=\"9313\" data-end=\"9328\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"9330\" data-end=\"9546\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xspzt7\" data-start=\"9330\" data-end=\"9407\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"9332\" data-end=\"9343\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver plate, excellent overall with minor cosmetic scratches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"4mh1wq\" data-start=\"9408\" data-end=\"9472\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"9410\" data-end=\"9419\"\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e No dents noted, bell stamped \u003cem data-start=\"9449\" data-end=\"9470\"\u003eLos Angeles, Calif.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"zunarm\" data-start=\"9473\" data-end=\"9546\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"9475\" data-end=\"9495\"\u003eValves \/ slides:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good compression, smooth action, all slides free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"yfki9c\" data-start=\"9548\" data-end=\"9559\"\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"9561\" data-end=\"9768\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"zucl9n\" data-start=\"9561\" data-end=\"9594\"\u003eModel: Olds Mendez Bb Trumpet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1v6fgro\" data-start=\"9595\" data-end=\"9612\"\u003eSerial: 86xxx\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ea615a\" data-start=\"9613\" data-end=\"9714\"\u003eYear: c. 1952 (first-year Mendez production, Los Angeles) \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1xbsimy\" data-start=\"9715\" data-end=\"9739\"\u003eFinish: Silver plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"10g7y05\" data-start=\"9740\" data-end=\"9751\"\u003eKey: Bb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"10lmohp\" data-start=\"9752\" data-end=\"9768\"\u003eCountry: USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1yurh32\" data-start=\"9770\" data-end=\"9784\"\u003eIncluded\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"9786\" data-end=\"9831\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1lariyh\" data-start=\"9786\" data-end=\"9831\"\u003eTrumpet only –\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eno case, no mouthpiece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"9833\" data-end=\"10074\"\u003eIf you’ve been looking for an early Los Angeles Mendez that’s more than just “a decent player,” this is a clean, first-year example with a solid backstory. Message us if you’d like more photos, specific measurements, or a playing report.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Selmer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42607648702558,"sku":"olds-mendez-trumpet","price":1600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0066\/1002\/6548\/files\/OldsMendez.jpg?v=1775074992","url":"https:\/\/trumpetmouthpiece.com\/products\/excellent-olds-mendez-bb-trumpet-boyde-hood-collection","provider":"Bob Reeves Brass","version":"1.0","type":"link"}