Foster Allen Reynolds (December 29, 1883 - July 18, 1960) was an American brass instrument designer and manufacturer.
Reynolds developed a reputation for his instruments' excellent acoustics and superior craftsmanship.
[1] The company realized significant sales of instruments to the United States Armed Forces during the Second World War.
Reynolds, he teamed with other notable brass men of the day to work on the Martin Committee trumpet in 1939.
Reynolds moved to Los Angeles, California and took control of the Olds factory there.
Reynolds died on the job from a massive heart attack in the company of Kanstul and others at the Olds plant in Fullerton, California.
His marriage to Frances Dean at the age of 19 lasted 31 years before ending in divorce.