Introduced in 1959, the short-lived “Hi-Fi” trumpet appears to have been a larger-bore (.462″) version of the brass-bell Emperor trumpet. The materials design is identical between the two models and they had similar pricing. The one-piece outer valve casing on the “Hi-Fi” would be later seen on the Argenta model. The “Hi-Fi” models did not survive the manufacturing move from Cleveland to Abilene/Fullerton after CMI purchased F.A. Reynolds Co. in 1964.
1959-1964
| Model | Size | Description | Example |
| 64 | Bore: .462″ Bell: 4-5/8″ Length: 21½” |
Reynolds “Hi-Fi” B♭ Trumpet | Bell: brass bell | Valves: TBD | Materials: brass with nickel-silver tuning slides | Finish: clear lacquer finish; optional silverplate with bright bell or gold bell finish |  |
Notes and Quotes
1959 Roth-Reynolds catalog:
An extremely flexible trumpet for advanced students and professionals. Built in large bore to match ‘Hi-Fi’ cornet. Truly a professional instrument at a reasonable price.