F.E. Olds R-15 "RECORDING" fine tenor trombone

What is it? Is the slide inner tube crackling? Yes, it is. This is a trombone by F.E. Olds, a prestigious brass manufacturer of yesteryear.The signature model of tenor trombone with polygonal inner slide, "RECORDING" by F.E. Olds, the famous brass manufacturer of the past.

[Overview].
F.E. Olds fine tenor trombone, recording. 8" red brass bell. 495'-510' dual bore slide. Outer slide made of nickel. Includes: semi-hard lightweight case made in China. 1967.

[Condition.]
Gooseneck, part of the slide barrel has lost lacquer paint. Bell body, bell inner, tuning tube outer,Scratches on the inside of the bell. There is a dent in the middle of the inner slide. Some of the plating has fallen off on the stocking. All parts have been serviced and inspected.
There is a slight feeling of crinkling. It will be reduced if you use cream type oil for the slide instead of liquid type.

[Features]
The Recording is the flagship model of Olds(*), a prestigious American brass manufacturer of yesteryear. As the name suggests, it was developed for high performance at recording sites. It uses a red brass-type bell (Re-O-Loy bell) with high body content. Hexagonal inner slide for robustness and smooth slide work ("double-octagonal fluted" inner slide tubes)The use of unique technologies, such as the use of "double-octagonal fluted" inner slide tubes for robustness and smooth slide work, was incorporated. The warm, dense sound is different from the solid, sharp, refined sound of today's modern trombones.
Founded in California in 1908. Leading other manufacturers by constantly introducing cutting-edge technology and acquiring various patents. Produces many excellent instruments as a brand for professional players in the United States.