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Hello I am a new member. I have owned and still play a 1968 Olds Recording trombone. I recently found a Getzen Lyceum trombone with the serial number 188217 with no letter at the beginning of the sequence. I checked the list of Getzen trombones by serial number on this website and did not see this particular number. I appreciate any information about the year that this trombone was manufactured.
Thanks All!
Tom

Any chance of some pictures? Little design details might help someone tie down a rough date of manufacture.

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I checked Ebay and Google and could not find a Lyceum model with not first letter only a number: 188217. Will send pictures after third post.

I also have an Olds Recording 1968 would like feedback from others who own one.

That horn was probably built pre-1964. all records previous to that have been officially lost because of a fire so dating a horn pre-64 is hard. You can look at surviving horn lists and kind of place your horn between existing serials and get a feel for which range of years your horn was.

I don't know anything about the Lyceum, but I have a 50's Recording. It was Olds top of the line trombone when it was made. If they are in good shape they are the most beautiful mass manufactured instrument ever, in my opinion, with multiple color materials and some ergo bits. I think they are also great players. My Recording is my go-to instrument for playing outside. They're a little heavier than other similar horns, but they play great. Unfortunately, or fortunately depending on which side you're on, they don't sell for much money. If you need a great horn but can't afford much, a Recording is a great bang-for-buck option. If you have one you want to pass on to someone else, it's hard to make it worth your trouble.

JohnL wrote: ↑Thu Jan 23, 2025 4:02 pm Any chance of some pictures? Little design details might help someone tie down a rough date of manufacture.

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Thanks for your help I’m looking for away to load pictures on here and will post them once I figure it out. I called the manufacturer in Wisconsin and Dillon music in NJ no help.
Any chance of some pictures? Here are pictures. I played it pretty sweet sound although much lighter and smaller than my Olds Recording.

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