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Professional Trumpets ("Reynolds")

Model History | Specifications

1952-1961 | Roth-Reynolds (Cleveland)

Model 50 | Bb trumpet | Bore: .458" | Bell: 4-5/8" brass bell | Body: brass with nickel-silver leadpipe, valve caps and valve slides | Valves: nickel-silver pistons | Finish: clear lacquer finish; optional silverplate with bright bell or gold bell finish | Length: 21½"

SN 32902; photos used with permission from an Olds/Reynolds collector in California.

Model 51 | Bb trumpet, renamed "Sterling" Model 51 in 1958/59 | Bore: .458" | Bell: 4-5/8" sterling silver bell with hand-burnished gold inlaid engraving | Body: brass with nickel-silver leadpipe, valve caps and valve slides | Valves: nickel-silver pistons | Finish: clear lacquer finish; optional silverplate with bright bell or gold bell finish | Length: 21½"

1953 catalog: "Reynolds Professional Cornets and Trumpets have been the choice of discriminating musicians for over two decades. Graceful design and famous free-blowing qualities distinguish the 'Professional' models. Instant valve response with solid nickel silver pistons. Built with either brass bell or beautifully finished sterling silver bell. All models equipped with deluxe Gladstone cases."

1958, 1959: "The most glamorous trumpets used by the most discriminating players for over two decades. Fast action valves of solid nickel silver. Graceful design and excellent response. Regular model 50 with brass clear lacquered bell. Model 53 with beautiful sterling silver bell for well modulated and warm tonal qualities. Model 51, deluxe, sterling silver bell with hand-burnished gold inlaid engraving, the most distinctive instrument. All models equipped with deluxe Gladstone cases."

SN 42011; photos used with permission from Matthew Stoecker (eBay Member: quinntheeskimo).

Model 52 | Same as Model 51 | renamed "Sterling" Model 52 in 1958/59 | First-valve slide trigger

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Model 53 | Bb trumpet, renamed "Sterling" Model 53 in 1958/59 | Bore: .458" | Bell: 4-5/8" sterling silver bell | Valves: nickel-silver pistons | Body: brass with nickel-silver upper valve casings (balusters), trim and valve caps | Finish: clear lacquer finish; optional silverplate with bright bell or gold bell finish | Length: 21½"

SN 54391; photos used with permission from eBay Member: gene8720.

1961-1963 | RMC-Reynolds (Cleveland)

Model (52) | Bb trumpet with first-valve slide "trigger" | Bore: .458" | Bell: 4-5/8" sterling silver bell with hand-burnished gold inlaid engraving | Body: brass with nickel-silver upper valve casings (balusters), trim and valve caps | Valves: nickel-silver pistons | Finish: clear lacquer finish

SN 65721; photos used with permission from Matthew Stoecker (eBay Member: quinntheeskimo).

Other Model(s) TBD | details, specs TBD

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1970-1974 | Reynolds/Olds (Fullerton)

The late-model Professional trumpet was made at the Olds plant in Fullerton from 1970-74 and does not appear to be related to the Professional trumpets above, other than sharing the model name.

Model TU-38 | Bb trumpet | Bore: TBD | Bell: TBD" brass bell | Body: brass with nickel silver upper valve casings (balusters), valve caps and valve slide tubes | Tuning Aids: first-valve slide saddle hook; third-valve ring and stop | Valves: TBD | Finish: baked epoxy

Model TU-38 [SN 254802]. Photos used with permission from eBay Member: carrieshira.