Emperor Flugelhorn
The Reynolds Emperor Flugelhorn was produced after the move to Abilene in 1964 and was based on the Olds Flugelhorn Model L-12. While the Olds model features a Re-O-Loy red-brass bell, the Reynolds variant uses standard yellow brass.
Model History | Specifications
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1964-1970 | F.A. Reynolds (Abilene, Fullerton) |
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Model FU-52 | Bore: .437" | Bell: 5¾" brass | Body: brass body | Valves: TBD | Finish: polished brass with baked epoxy finish 1966 catalog: "Looks, sounds and feels like the traditional artist-grade fluegel horn, but in the intermediate price range. All brass, its dark, mellow tone enhances the concert brass choir, casts the spell of 'that old brass magic' in jazz solo work. Combination mouthpiece receiver and tuning slide eliminate bore-disrupting mouthpiece tuning bits. Mouthpiece and deluxe case included."
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1971-1979 | Reynolds (Fullerton) |
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Model FU-52 | same as Model FU-52 above 1977 catalog: "Selected by leading professionals as a favorite instrument for solo, stage and combo work, the FU-52 flugelhorn's distinctive sound offers full tonal versatility. A rich, dark and lyrical tone. Excellent intonation in all registers."
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Model FU-52 [SN 226824]. Photos used
with permission from Clay Collins
(eBay Member: centex-brass).
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