"The Regent" French Horns

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

193x catalog: "The French Horn excels all other brass instruments in its power of expression. Being a delicate and sensitive instrument, mechanical accuracy in manufacturing is of paramount importance. The rotary valves are of the quiet floating type, rotating on exceptionally long, accurately fitted shafts and bearings, thereby preventing friction on the rotor valve. These valves are machined and fitted to limits as close as one-half of 1/1000 of an inch and are guaranteed to function freely.

The instrument is constructed of the finest special alloy materials, especially developed for French Horns. The guage of the metal is held uniform throughout and all tubing is of seamless construction. Regent French Horns, built by experts, have a perfect scale in all registers; they are easy blowing and are suitable for orchestra as well as band use. Made in both Single and Double Models, Regent French Horns invite comparison."

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