Trumpets
Select from the model list below to view manufacturing specifications, catalog descriptions, example photographs, model notes and more.
Contempora
Artist-level trumpets with bronze alloy bells and optional first valve triggers. Medium- and large-bore B♭ and C models.
reynolds (professional)
Reynolds’ original line of trumpets. Medium-bore models with brass or sterling silver bells.
argenta
Professional large-bore trumpet made of solid nickel silver; optional first valve “trigger”. Made 1959-73.
emperor
Medium-bore B♭ trumpet for intermediate players. Deluxe model with nickel silver bell flare and brass body.
ERA
Specialty models to aid high-register playing; with or without a tuning bell design.
HI-FI
Large-bore B♭ trumpet with brass bell. Only made 1959-64.
medalist
Large-bore student B♭ trumpet with brass bell. Later models same as or similar to Olds Ambassador.
onyx
Dark ebony finish over nickel-plated brass. Made from 1974-75 in Fullerton.
Ranger
Student model with modular design for fast repairs. Same as Olds Pinto (1972-75).
the Regent
Student-line B♭ trumpet made by Ohio Band Instrument Co. (1936-c.1950).
Roth
Medium-bore B♭ trumpet with brass bell. Originally made by Ohio Band (c.1940-61).
Pageantry Brass
Specialty brass for pageantry and display. Herald trumpet, Post horn and Coach horn.
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