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Emperor Cornets

Introduced in 1947, the Emperor cornet was Reynolds' intermediate horn (a step up from the student Roth model). The Emperor was targeted at advanced student musicians and community band players.

Model History | Specifications

1947-1952 \| F.A. Reynolds (Cleveland)
	Model TBD \| Bore: .458" \| Bell: 4¾" brass bell with nickel-silver bell flare \| Body: brass with nickel silver tuning slides \| Valves: hand-lapped, nickel-silver valves \| Finish: clear lacquer finish; optional silverplate with bright bell or gold bell finish Model TBD [SN 25312]. Photos used with permission from eBay Member: towerhogdog.
	Model TBD \| Same as above \| Bell: 4¾" brass bell (no nickel-silver bell flare) Model TBD. No image(s) available.
1952-1961 \| Roth-Reynolds (Cleveland)
	Model 10 \| Bore: .458" \| Bell: 4¾" brass bell with nickel-silver bell flare \| Body: brass with nickel silver tuning slides \| Valves: hand-lapped, nickel-silver valves \| Finish: clear lacquer finish; optional silverplate with bright bell or gold bell finish 1953 catalog: "Reynolds Emperor Models in medium bore produce that clear, crisp tone musicians and audiences thrill to hear. Beautifully designed with a fine tapered bore that makes playing as effortless as possible. Dependable and fast action produced by solid nickel silver valves that are individually hand-lapped for perfect adjustment. Trimmed in nickel silver for beauty and to prevent wear at every possible point of contact with hand or case. Available in deluxe model with nickel silver "Silver-Flare" bell or with solid brass bell." 1958, 1959 catalog: "The instrument to give dependable performance for many years. Hand-lapped valves of nickel silver, medium bore for easy blowing and brilliant, clear tone. Trimmed in nickel silver at all points of contact with hand or case for maximum wear. Solid brass bell complete with Gladstone case, C-110." 1953 catalog
	Model 10-B \| Same as Model 10 \| Bell: 4¾" brass bell (no nickel-silver bell flare) SN 43452. Photos used with permission from eBay Member: wideangleman.
1961-1963 \| F.A. Reynolds/RMC (Cleveland)
	Model TBD \| Bore: TBD" \| Bell: TBD" bell with nickel-silver bell flare \| Body: brass with nickel silver tuning slides \| Valves: TBD \| Finish: TBD No image(s) available.
	Model TBD \| Bore: TBD" \| Bell: TBD" brass bell \| Body: brass with nickel silver tuning slides \| Valves: TBD \| Finish: TBD Model TBD [SN 75515]. Photos used with permission from G. Scott Hansen (ebay Member: nicenative).
	"Music Man" Model \| In conjunction with the premiere of the Warner Bros. motion picture, Meredith Willson's "The Music Man", RMC/Reynolds sponsored "The Music Man Contest" for individual musicians between ages 8-18, with national, regional and local award winners. Reynolds brass instruments (and Martin woodwinds) were used exclusively in the movie and Music Man models of the Emperor trumpet, cornet and trombone were produced in conjunction with the contest.
1964-1970 \| F.A. Reynolds (Fullerton)
	Model CR-52 \| Bore: .458" \| Bell: 4¾" brass bell with nickel-silver bell flare \| Body: brass with nickel silver leadpipe, tuning slides and valve casings \| Valves: TBD \| Finish: polished brass with epoxy finish 1966 catalog: "The professional grade student instrument, alike in features to our Emperor TU-52 Trumpet. The best cornet made for rapid development of student tone and technique. Professional mouthpiece, music lyre and modern case included." 1970 catalog: "The Emperor is the finest student cornet on the market. Characteristic qualities are like that of a more expensive, professional model. Outstanding intonation; exceptional carrying power; and lightning-fast response make the Emperor the choice of all serious students. The Nickel-Silver outer slide, tubes, mouthpipe and bell flare combined with highly polished brass give an attractive two-tone appearance." Model CR-52. Photos used with permission from G. Scott Hansen (ebay Member: nicenative).
1971-1979 \| Reynolds (Fullerton)
	Model CR-50 \| Bore: .468" \| Bell: 4¾" bell \| Body: brass \| Valves: TBD \| Finish: nickel plate 1977 catalog: "The Emperor has been designed for the advanced student. Easy to play in all registers. Outstanding intonation, exceptional carrying power and rapid response make the CR-50 the choice of serious students and performers." Model CR-50 [SN 285907]. Photos used with permission fromG. Scott Hansen (ebay Member: nicenative).