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The Regent Alto Horns

Regent alto horns were produced by the Ohio Band Instrument Company, a division of F.A. Reynolds (located in the same building) focused on sales to student instrument dealers.

Model History | Specifications

1936-1950 | Ohio Band Instrument Co. (Cleveland)

The Regent (Ohio Band), Model 1215 | Eb Alto Horn | Valves: three (3) top-action valves | Bore: TBD | Bell: fixed TBD" upright bell | Finish: polished brass with gold lacquer finish; triple silverplated, satin finish, bright silver points, bright bell or gold bell finish also available

193x catalog: "The REGENT Upright Alto has been carefully and correctly designed to meet the requirements of the most exacting bandmasters. The tone is unusually rich and powerful, with even voicing throughout. The rapid response and reliability of valve action makes the playing of this REGENT instrument exceptionally easy."

Model 1215 [SN 18541]. Photo source: eBay.