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55Yr Comback Regular Member
Joined: 26 Jan 2024 Posts: 45
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Posted: Mon Mar 18, 2024 6:43 am Post subject: The Regent Made by OhioBand Instrument Co., Clevland Ohio |
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Hello. The title is what is stenciled on the bell of this cornet. I believe it is a "long cornet" as it looks very similar to a trumpet. (No shepherds hook). The s/n is 22835. I believe it puts it around 1938 to 1940? It's the silver version with gold inside bell & is built like a tank. Very sturdy construction. The one I have only required a cleaning, new felts & springs & polishing the silver. Otherwise, it had no dents & looks brand new! I picked it up for $100 with the old original case & the original Regent 1 mouthpiece. . Can anyone tell me about it? Thanks! |
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jrpbrass Veteran Member
Joined: 08 Apr 2016 Posts: 111 Location: North Ft Myers, Florida
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Posted: Tue Mar 19, 2024 6:35 pm Post subject: Ohio Band Instrument Company |
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The Ohio Band Instrument Co was started in 1936 by Foster Reynolds as a student line made in the same Reynolds factory in Cleveland. I have never played a Regent model, but they were probably well made. _________________ BrassHistory.net
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55Yr Comback Regular Member
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Posted: Tue Mar 19, 2024 7:07 pm Post subject: |
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Hello jrpbrass & thanks for the reply. Yes, it is very well made & the valve tolerance is really tight. . It's literally built like a tank. Has a real nice tone to it. I even refurbished the original case it came it. |
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Winghorn Heavyweight Member
Joined: 07 Apr 2006 Posts: 2166 Location: Olympia, Washington
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Posted: Fri Mar 22, 2024 3:06 pm Post subject: |
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I had a Regent a number of years back and enjoyed playing it. It had a nice sound and played in tune. I seem to recall the valves being “short stroke” and smooth in action.
I think it is fun to have a horn few others have, especially when the instrument is so easy to play. |
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Posted: Sun Mar 24, 2024 5:29 am Post subject: |
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Thanks Winghorn! |
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