Preserving the history of  F·A·Reynolds and their "Band Instruments of Distinction"

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contempora Bass trombones

Reynolds and Contempora bass trombones. Single- and double-valve bass trombones with bronze alloy bells.

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Trumpets

Reynolds’ original line of professional trumpets. Medium-bore models with brass or sterling silver bells.

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Contempora trumpets

Artist-level trumpets with bronze alloy bells and optional first valve triggers. Medium- and large-bore B♭ and C models.

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Trombones

Reynolds’ original line of professional tenor trombones. Medium-bore models with brass or sterling silver bells.

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Serial Numbers

How old is your horn?

Find the unique serial number on your Reynolds, Roth or Regent instrument and check out the serial number tables to get an idea of when it was made.

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Company History

Year-by-year narratives of F.A. Reynolds Co. and Ohio Band Instrument Co. activities and significant events for 50 years, from 1929 to 1979.

Biographical sketch of Foster A. Reynolds.

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The Archives

Browse product catalogs, price lists, artist brochures, instrument pamphlets, print ads and miscellaneous memorabilia from over 40+ years of F.A. Reynolds marketing and advertising.

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Did you know?

If you have a Contempora instrument with this style of "Reynolds" engraving across the bell, the style of the "E" is copied from Foster A. Reynolds' own signature: