Hey Guys,
I have a 4 valve Reynolds Eb sousaphone, that sports the serial number: 3701.
The bell matches, and is says "made by F.A. Reynolds - Cleveland OH"
It apparently was a military horn, as well.
I tried Lars Kirmser's list, but the number does not appear there.
Anybody know how I can date it?
Dating an F.A. Reynolds Sousa
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Re: Dating an F.A. Reynolds Sousa
While it is not specific, my guess would be WWII.
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Re: Dating an F.A. Reynolds Sousa
Probably during the transition between Ohio Band Instrument Company and F A Reynolds. Around 1936 comes to mind.
http://contemporacorner.com/other/sousaphones/
http://contemporacorner.com/other/sousaphones/
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Re: Dating an F.A. Reynolds Sousa
Dinner and a movie is never a bad idea.Z-Tuba Dude wrote:Anybody know how I can date it?
Sounds like a fun tuba. Good luck dating it!
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Re: Dating an F.A. Reynolds Sousa
Dinner AND a movie??
That should net a fine result!!

That should net a fine result!!
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