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The Fine Art Of Musical Instrument Manufacturing
The Reynolds
history of excellence in the fine art of musical instrument
manufacturing traces its roots back to its founder, Foster A.
Reynolds, a leader in the band instrument industry for almost 40
years.
Reynolds started
his career with the York Band Instrument Company and then moved
to the H. N. White company in Cleveland, Ohio where he became
Vice President/General Manager. His foresight was evident from
the very start, for as early as the 1920’s he was consulting
with physicists about improving the intonation and playing
characteristics of instruments.
Mr. Reynolds saw
the need for improved quality brass instruments and in 1936 he
started a small factory of his own. The name of Reynolds quickly
became known for tubas, sousaphones, French Horns, baritones and
bass trombones. Reynolds also produced highly competitive small
brass for both the school and professional market, and became a
major source of instruments for the Armed Forces during World
War II.
In 1946 Reynolds
retired and sold his company. But the old adage "You can’t
keep a good man down" rang true. Shortly after Reynolds
retired, M. H. Berlin, founder of Chicago Musical Instrument Co.
asked Reynolds to lend his expertise and insight to their
instrument manufacturing company. The following year Reynolds
was back to work, developing breakthroughs in both instrument
design and manufacturing techniques.
Mr. Reynolds’
work and progress came right back to his original company when,
in 1964, the Reynolds Company was purchased by Chicago Musical
Instrument Co. The Chicago Musical Instrument Company was later
purchased by Norlin Music, Inc. and continued as a world leader
in musical instrument manufacturing until 1979 when Norlin
closed its doors and sold the Reynolds Company to its present
owners.
The tradition of
excellence in instrument manufacturing, started by Foster A.
Reynolds continues to be evident in today’s New Reynolds
products - Living up to his commitment; playing up to your
expectations.
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