![]() I'd either clean it myself or get a local repair shop to clean it up for you. Much like the Statue of Liberty or old pennies, brass - which contains copper - can turn green (or brown or red) over time and exposure to air and such. It's likely that some areas have the lacquer worn off and the brass has developed a green patina over time. It's not the most durable finish and wears off with use and time. Brass instruments were covered with lacquer - basically a clear paint or varnish to protect the brass. The green stuff if not likely to be mold. They tend to play fairly well and be highly durable, though even the newer ones are at least 40 years old, if not more. ![]() This serial number dates the instrument to the early 1970's, maybe around 1972.īasically, the Medalist was very similar (if not functionally identical other than small trim) to the Olds Ambassador, a well thought of older student model trumpet. When Reynolds was essentially merged with Olds in the 60's, the trumpets and cornets were made in Fullerton, California along with the regular Olds instruments. ![]() As another commenter mentioned, the Reynolds Medalist was Reynolds student line trumpet.
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