Regent Mellophones
Regent mellophones 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
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1936-1950 | Ohio Band Instrument Co. (Cleveland) |
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Model 1216 | Mellophone in F with Eb slide | Valves: three piston valves | Bore: TBD" | Bell: TBD" | Finish: polished brass with gold lacquer finish; triple silverplated, satin finish, bright silver points, bright bell or gold bell finish also available 193x catalog: "This instrument is built in F and Eb, so it can be used in either band or orchestra. It is designed to give a more melodious tone, very much like that of the French Horn quality. This mellophone is constructed so as to make it easy to hold and play in either marching or seated formation. Ideally suited for beginners in band playing. Good intonation through the entire scale."
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Model TBD | Same as above except note different wrap style on middle valve.
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Model 1216 [SN 3851]. Photo source:
eBay. Shown with Eb slide attachment.
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