Dependent triggers in F and E. This horn has just been serviced and plays well as is. By continuing to use Reverb, you agree to these updates, and to our cookie policy. For a limited time, save in the Gibson European Demo Shop. Trombones have been reported with bell sizes of 7", 7" and 7", and bore sizes of .480" or .500", but I haven't been able to nail down specific combinations to identify as unique models. 633 : Trumpet : . The E tuning slide was pulled out, the extension angled around the F tubing above it, then the tuning slide was inserted into the end. Bore: .480", .500" Bell: 7", 7", 7" Materials: brass gooseneck, tuning slide crook, tuning slide bracing and trim; nickel-silver main braceSlide: brass outer slides with nickel-silver sleeves, mouthpiece receiver and handgrip; beveled slide lock Finish: clear lacquer finish; optional silverplateOptional: round counterweight/balancer, Model 70 with silverplate finish (c.1937), Model 70 with sterling silver bell (c.1936), 1940 F.A. Reynolds produced instruments for U.S. Army Air Force service bands throughout the 1940s. TB-16 Contempora: F.A. Terms of Use. [The Contempora TO-01] bass trombone features special rotors for the professional's professional. (Note that this is the basic script style and not the stylized trademark script from the trumpets, cornets and tenor trombones.) Reynolds "Stereophonic" Contempora Bass Trombone. The Contempora is the majestic leader of all Bass trombones. The old man came out, all excited, and said you have to play my new bass trombone. He brought out a stacked Bb-F-E horn that looked for all the world like an exact copy of a double rotor Reynolds Contempora, roller linkages, dependent E branch, Reynolds pattern ferrules and all, except that it had a huge bell - a lot bigger than my Holton. Based on your location, we've changed your settings: Shipping Region: (l) Olds one-piece brace; (r) Reynolds three-piece brace. Bore: .564" Bell: 9" Materials: brass bell, main tuning crook and gooseneck; nickel-silver bracing and trim, outside slide tubes and slide receiver Valve: rotary valve with closed-wrap F attachment and E slide; brass with nickel-silver outer slide tubes Slide: brass outer slides with nickel-silver sleeves; chrome-plated nickel silver inner slide tubes; chrome-plated hand grips Finish: polished brass with clear lacquer finish. Bore: .500"Bell: 7" brass bellBody: nickel-silver gooseneck, tuning slide, bracing and trim; brass R counterweightSlide: chrome-plated nickel silver inner slides; brass outer slides with nickel-silver sleeves and handgripFinish: clear lacquer finish; optional silverplate bright bell or silverplate gold bell finish. Another thought: when the Contempora name was introduced in 1949, most of the original Reynolds brass instruments were simply rebranded from F.A. To the best of knowledge, the instrument specifications did not change, just the model numbers. FE-11 Contempora Single: F.A. Norman Rowe recalls the story: I was the head tour guide at the Olds factory in Fullerton from 1967-1971 while a student at Cal-State Fullerton. Bell: 7" brass bell. New and used Trombones for sale in Juniata, Iowa on Facebook Marketplace. Reynolds Bass Trombone with USAAF military engraving and silverplate finish (c.1949). Sometime after Richards Music purchased Reynolds in 1961, the product catalog was renumbered. I started off using the Eb extension most of the time and playing around with the D some. Price: $78 for 24 months with PayPal Creditopens a installment calculator layer* $78 for 24 months. So unless I was using the horn in its original setting, I only had one extra piece kicking around. $999.00 + shipping . +5cdq+^jF Oops, looks like you forgot something. To the best of knowledge, the instrument specifications did not change, just the model numbers. Reynolds Contempora TO-02 Bass Trombone. In c.1949, Reynolds redesigned the bell and slide bracing used on their trombones. The purpose of this website is to preserve the history of the F. A. Reynolds Company and the distinctive qualities of its brass instruments. $350.00 + $45.00 shipping . The Reynolds Contempora bass trombone was born of a huge necessity for a light-sounding low-pitch trombone. Condition:--not specified. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. Reynolds Company. Production of the Reynolds Professional and Sterling model trombones ended when the Cleveland plant was shuttered in 1964, though an unrelated Professional model was offered in the early 1970s (see below). [This] instrument offers all of the advantages of a single rotor bass Bb and F trombone with three separate tuning slides. He made light of it but said, Yeah, sure. Over the next several months Id poke my head into his office and asked how the project was coming. Reynolds French Horn Products. Reynolds established the F.A. Reynolds trombones made c.1952 and later (serial number 30000) are marked Made by Roth-Reynolds instead of F.A. Reynolds Bass Trombone with USAAF military engraving and silverplate finish (c.1951). At least using factory-made parts. Sponsored + C $69.17 shipping. To reflect our commitment, we updated our terms and conditions. Designed in collaboration with Kauko Kahila, Allen Ostrander and Louis Counihan, the "Stereophonic" was one of the first widely available bass trombones with two rotor valves permanently attached to the horn. Contempora features Bronz-o-lyte bell, nickel silver trim and fine slide action built for a lifetime of accurate and dependable service. F.A. The color of the bass trombone's "Bronz-o-lyte" bell is much darker than Contempora trumpets, cornets and tenor trombones, and, depending on wear, can be almost orange in appearance compared to the golden smaller horns, which led to the Contempora bass trombones earning the nickname, "the Tangerine Trombone.". IH"@9$~PN Reynolds Tenor Trombone with "U.S." military engraving and silverplate finish (c.1947), F.A. Bore measures .515; 8" bell. Post Oops, looks like you forgot something. This instrument has recently been serviced and ultrasonically cleaned. Olds and Conn, were forced to shut down instrument lines and produce wartime equipment. Vintage Reynolds bass trombones are really special. Sponsored + C $91.91 shipping . 1(PJ Contempora Bass Trombone, "Symphony" Model [SN 78045, c.1963-64]. All Rights Reserved. The valve action assures rapid response and assists in increased articulation. There is a separate tuning slide for each of the three sections to keep you permanently in tune. endobj 48 watching. At first it tended to be the D extension, then soon it became the Eb most of the time. Reynolds models, now explicitly branded "Professional" if they weren't already. Lightweight, compact and versatile. Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care. HawaiiTromboneGuy wrote: Mon Sep 19, 2022 8:09 pm One of the most beautiful trombones that I've ever seen belonged to a now deceased friend of mine. F.A. Brilliant and true tenor trombone sound in all registers, yet with a bell diameter of 7 inches which permits easy filling of the instrument. He explained how much better it was than the E and what he said made a lot of sense, so the next time I went to the factory to give a tour, I went into Zig Kanstuls office (which was right off the room where we began the tours) and told him what Jeff had told me and asked if it would be possible to get an Eb extension for my Reynolds. It has "Contempora," about 9 inches long, rather fancily engraved along the length above the bell. C $156.55 shipping. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. These bells are a bronze alloy that Reynolds called "Bronze-o-lyte." These bells are a bronze alloy that Reynolds called "Bronze-o-lyte." [Perhaps a variation of Bell Bronze, a very hard alloy that consists of one part tin (20%) to four parts copper (80%)]. A remarkable instrument for all around performance. After Id played it for a while, he asked me what I thought of it. Reynolds Contempora Bass Trombone made in the 1960's. Single Owner, Original purchaser sent this in recently. <> 30000 1952 Instruments start to be branded "Made by Roth-Reynolds" instead of "Made by F.A. Tuba Trumpet Trombone French Horn Cornet All Types. And by using the original E tuning slide, no additional extra parts were needed. Reynolds Contempora trombone ~ Great Condition! Trumpet Trombone French Horn Tuba Cornet All Types. No dents or dings. The new braces resemble those used by F.E. Olds. Comes with a non-orignal case. Sign in to check out Check out as guest. Top artist quality with a large straight bore for maximum volume of sound. Top artist quality with a large, straight bore for maximum sound and tone projection. Photos used with permission from David Otey, Horn Haven Music (eBay ID: schnook64). Bore: .520" Bell: 8" bronze alloy bell with nickel-silver tone ring Materials: nickel-silver gooseneck, tuning slide, bracing and trim; brass R counterweight Slide: chrome-plated nickel-silver inner slides; brass outer slides with nickel-silver mouthpiece receiver and hand grips Finish: polished brass with clear lacquer finish. EUR Made in England Played Globally. Re: Reynolds Contempora; Cleveland; .500 bore. [3] Reynolds spent 10 years with his company, developing successful lines of cornets, trumpets, baritone horns, French horns, and bass trombones . [Contempora TO-12] The trombone used and recommended by advanced students and professionals. Equipped with two mouthpieces, scientifically developed and designed, and endorsed by prominent Symphony players. Has a big splashy bottom end and plays easily. The TO-12 (with F attachment) was missing in the 1977 catalog and both models were absent from a 1978 price list. 18 watching. Please check the fields highlighted in red. Trumpet and cornet Serial Number Ye. by spangy Tue Jul 24, 2018 6:40 pm, Post However, he appears to have only made straight tenor trombone models in his brief time at his own company. Lacquer wear around the tuning slide, slide braces, receiver, and neckpipe. Bronz-O-Lite bell flare centers and delivers the tone. It was clearly an orchestral horn: you had to kind of boss it around to get what you wanted. BR-02 Contempora: F.A. 11 0 obj Based on observed serial numbers, the medium-bore variant (Model 30-M, .500" bore, 7" bell) was introduced c.1954-55, and the large-bore version with an F attachment and rotary valve followed in c.1957. Reynolds Bass Trombone [SN 27978, c.1951]. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. Also included is a Bach 12C mouthpiece. K\Ko07-R|9yOH{p_" eqX,! $30.21 shipping. Mike Suter recalled the following story for the trombone-l community: In the early 70s, I was in Chicago and stopped by Schilke to say hi to Phil Warsip and look around a bit. Picture Information. Reynolds" instruments had been rebranded on paper as "Contempora" instruments, including the French horns, though they were still referred to as "Reynolds horns" throughout the 1950s. Here is a Conn Coprion bell (left) and a stripped c.1958 Contempora bass bell (right): Reynolds "Philharmonic" Contempora Bass Trombone (introduced c.1955-56), Bore: .564"Bell: 9" or 10"Materials: bronze-alloy bell; brass main tuning crook and gooseneck; nickel-silver bracing and trim, outside slide tubes and slide receiverValve: rotary valve with closed-wrap F attachment; second tuning slide to E; brass with nickel-silver outer slide tubesSlide: brass outer slides with nickel-silver sleeves; chrome-plated nickel silver inner slide tubes; chrome-plated hand gripsFinish: polished brass with clear lacquer finish. Finest metals, proper bracing and meticulous workmanship assure years of performance pleasure without costly maintenance. A 'triple horn' in Bb with two rotor valves for changes to F and E. Separate tuning slide for each section keep you permanently in tune. Contempora Corner and contemporacorner.com are not related or associated in any way to the former or current F.A. Learn More. dIWKV-H0x_B$xf1" ! There is a lot of information about Reynolds trombones at Contempora Corner (contemporacorner.com). xm4k$rIG !n5 %b7vv'qRw8;NQ2[tV.|9u ]P)oY,mtvT.2qY~>>,4>xzPN==|*,`rIk]K tPFCZd=SKT!Kw@(.^50^5l?SKt{XL,r;]?O@[YG;#npU8:DQ!K1=/^Q[pKGCEm/%%/*@A(nzU'0)>Z>K]+9|o1999'@12;J0yYrikW@fe+zMguXV;[:`AMc@M)0e2c1yH+`tyu)&A)2:!U\^MnVxlsU$~c=6R%#v Q:BbV1x Would make an excellent first bass for any player looking to use as a practice tool (tenor guys looking to open their low register) and of course for actual use in any ensemble. Beautiful horns with top notch workmanship. Original Antique Vintage Reynolds Contempora TO-11 Brass Trombone 1969 With Case. Please check the fields highlighted in red. The Brass Exchange @ 2022 All Rights Reserved, Reynolds Contempora Bass Trombone Vintage 60's. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. The purpose of this website is to preserve the history of the F. A. Reynolds Company and the distinctive qualities of its brass instruments. Reynolds Contempora; Cleveland; .500 bore. Serial #846609. ZU VERKAUFEN! Beautiful Reynolds Medalist Trombone. Learn More, We understand the importance of online privacy and are committed to complying with the EU General Data Protection Regulation. Find great local deals on second-hand brass musical instruments for sale in E105SQ Shop hassle-free with Gumtree, your local buying & selling community. Photo source: eBay. View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. 3 0 obj Special 10" bronze alloy bell. The corresponding catalog description includes this line: "Reynolds has long been conscious of the need for a new and better bass trombone, but would never approve its manufacture until", suggesting that Contempora represented the company's first and long-awaited step in making a bass trombone. $6.25 shipping. The bell is a special 10-inch bronze alloy. Built in Bb, it features the double rotor valves for changes to F and E and, therefore, is in reality a "triple horn". No issues. Reynolds company at auction, all of the Contempora trumpets, cornets, trombones and French horns were made at the Olds factory in Fullerton, Calif. F. E. Olds was a manufacturer of musical instruments founded by Frank Ellsworth (F. E.) Olds in Los Angeles, California in the early 1900s. Music Center of Kansas City Good condition items function properly but may exhibit some wear and tear. There were slight adjustments to the model specifications compared to the Cleveland instruments. Currency: Picture Information. The inscription is F.A. Conn 24H Trombone, Video Demo . I have one one also that I like. White "King" trombones. Perfectly balanced for lightweight feel but strongly built to withstand the wear of heavy usage by the professional trombonist. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. It's not known if the bass trombone bell was made of a different metal alloy. If you're after a classic vintage jazz horn this is a good one! Reynolds Contempora Tenor Trombone. In 1949, Reynolds trombone designs evidently followed the founder to California and borrowed elements from his new employer, F.E. But who knows how long or short it may have been. Built in Abilene, Texas, the instrument has serial number 242 dating it to 1968 - 1969. Warsip just kind of smiled and said that Id pay for that down the road. Condition: Used Used. Contempora Bass Trombone, Model TO-02 [SN unknown, c.1961-64]. Qty in Cart: 0. Trombone icons created by Freepik - Flaticon. Reynolds Contempora TO-02 Bass Trombone + C $54.70 shipping. Reynolds "Professional" Tenor Trombone with Sterling Silver Bell. This a very clean single trigger .565 bass trombone with single rotor and 10" Bronze Bell. These are sought after by jazz players due to their unique bronze-alloy bell. It did have a slightly oversized receiver, so standard small-shank mouthpieces . However, the first two USAAF models shown above have features that predate c.1949specifically the ferrules used on the bell and slide braces (see design note below). Some lacquer wear. Some lacquer wear but it looks more like aging not wear. Photos used with permission from Wil Salo [eBay: tubatuna]. The top artist-grade tenor trombone in the Reynolds line with all of the features expected by the professional. or Best Offer. Reynolds Contempora Bass Tromobone made in the 1960's. This a very clean single trigger .565 bass trombone with single rotor and 10" Bronze Bell. Reynolds "Stereophonic" Contempora Double-Valve Bass Trombone (introduced 1958), Bore: .564"Bell: 10"Materials: bronze-alloy bell; brass main tuning crook and gooseneck; nickel-silver bracing and trim, outside slide tubes and slide receiverValve: two rotary valves with dependent F/flat E attachments; brass with nickel-silver outer slide tubesSlide: brass outer slides with nickel-silver sleeves; chrome-plated nickel silver inner slide tubes; chrome-plated hand gripsFinish: polished brass with clear lacquer finish. The design also allowed the two extensions to fit into each other and become the Db and C configurations. [1977 catalog] These instruments have a silverplate finish with unique engraving and a large "U.S." mark near the rim of the bell. Trombones have been reported with bell sizes of 7", 7" and 7", and bore . bass trombone, french horns, low brass, baritones, alto horns, mellophones, etc. Bells that have been stripped of lacquer have a deeper purple color, very similar to a Conn Coprion bell, which was made of 100% copper. The basic sterling silver bell (model 73) had an added Sterling word engraved below the large Reynolds script, while the deluxe engraving style (model 71) kept the fancy filigree and hand-burnished gold inlay that distinguished the earlier Reynolds models. View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. The F attachment improves intonation and adds flexibility. % Beautiful vintage craftsmanship you don't see these days, tone ring and R shaped counterweight. FOR SALE! Design features ensure fast and dependable slide performance. The main bell engraving changed from the vertical F.A. Reynolds Contempora Tenor Trombone with F Attachment, Reynolds (Fullerton, Calif.; Abilene, Texas). Contempora Corner and contemporacorner.com are not related or associated in any way to the former or current F.A. The larger-bore Contempora tenor trombone was available with a rotary valve and F attachment beginning in the mid-1950s. 9 0 obj While it doesn't appear in a c.1963 RMC/Reynolds catalog, the "Symphony" model continued to be produced during the RMC period. Quite an uncommon vintage trombone! Oops, looks like you forgot something. The finish is scratched & wore in several areas. Plays a lot like an early Conn or Holton and is a terrific all-around bass for orchestra or jazz. or Best Offer. There is no engraving inside the bell. Solid nickel slides. This trombone originally 204246400543 The F attachment extends the range, while increasing slide facility. Reynolds trombones from the 1950s can be quite good (but to me not as good as a King 2B or 3B). Reynolds has long been conscious of the need for a new and better bass trombone, but would never approve its manufacture until absolutely certain the instrument would deliver everything the most exacting bass trombonist would ever want. The tone ring helps focus and project the sound without breaking up at louder volumes. FRANK HOLTON T-303 ElkHorn Wis. Trunpet Comes With A Case - $406.97. <> stream One time we got together he was showing me his Bach to which he had added a second valve in Eb. Body: nickel-silver gooseneck, tuning slide, bracing and trim; brass "R" counterweight. Local Pickup. Hey! While a model number is not listed, the Contempora Tenor Trombone was also available in .500" medium bore and 7" bell. The Contempora large-bore tenor trombone with 8 inch bell has the F attachment that both extends your lower range and increases your slide facility. The Brass Exchange isyour trusted resource where you can buy, sell & trade used trombones and other brass instruments. Reynolds developed a reputation for his instruments' excellent acoustics and superior craftsmanship. The engravings also match the bass trombone style, but Tony was clear in his note about the bell size and his description of the mouthpiece receiver matches the note above. Reynolds Company. Photo source: eBay. Designed for beauty and rugged durability with nickel silver trimmings and Bronz-o-lyte bell. The Contempora brand was introduced in 1949 according to the trademark application. He snatched the horn from me and stomped off. The most convenient solution is to add plumber's teflon tape (or some other waterproof tape) around a standard small shank until the desired fit/insertion depth is achieved with respect to tuning and overall response. The purpose of this website is to preserve the history of the F. A. Reynolds Company and the distinctive qualities of its brass instruments. 32431 1953 Trombone 70 Roth-Reynolds 32733 1953 Trumpet Contempora [Ayick] 32778 1953 Trumpet Contempora 40-L; 0.462" bore; 4-5/8" bell; "Roth-Reynolds Inst Co" 328xx 1953 Cornet Contempora Roth-Reynolds [Nick D.] . 8 0 obj Vintage REYNOLDS Trombone Mouthpiece 8B . All our instruments are personally refurbished and maintained by our in-house technician. Especially notable are the new brace and grip patterns, as well as the adoption of a bronze alloy for the Contempora instruments. 49xxx 1958 Trombone Contempora "R" counter-weight 49858 1958 Trumpet Herald large bore By 1976, however, the bronze bell had been replaced with "red brass" and the distinctive nickel-silver tone ring had disappeared. $168.00. endobj Then one day while sitting in orchestra rehearsal and doing what trombone players usually do during orchestra rehearsals (twiddling thumbs), it struck me that the extensions would fit into each other. C $177.77 + C $56.06 shipping. Materials: solid nickel silver nickel-silver gooseneck, tuning slide, bracing and trim; brass "R" counterweight. <> stream or Best Offer. Has 10" Bronze Bell. Photo source: eBay. Trombone : Reynolds : 70 : 32431 : 1957 .500 bore Bell 7 1/2 engraving Reynolds / MADE BY ROTH-REYNOLDS INST. Shop by category. F.A. Baritone Trumpet Trombone French Horn Tuba All Types. Reynolds, division of Scherl & Roth (Cleveland, Ohio). The latter does not appear to have added the Sterling designation. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. They look beautiful and play superbly. Reynolds" monogram-style (faint) engraving. I have more pictures if you're interested. His horn is shown in the upper left below, along with several examples of custom-made extensions that have been spotted "in the wild". So he ended up having to make a separate D extension to satisfy those who wanted the D. The D, of course, is just a longer version of the Eb extension. Note: After the Reynolds trombone line was redesigned c.1949, the tenor model produced for the U.S. military appears, based on different aging/wear appearances, to have used brass for the main tuning crook and outer slide tubes and nickel silver for the bracing and trim. Pics tell the rest of the story! Photo source: eBay. It was professionally relacquered before it came to our shop. Contempora Corner and contemporacorner.com are not related or associated in any way to the former or current F.A. Trombone : Reynolds : Contempora 79 : 57472 : 1960 : bell red brass trimmed with nickel silver 8 1/2 in bore at Slide Receiver is .515 bore at stockings .520 736 : Euphonium : Reynolds continued to offer a sterling silver bell option throughout the 1950s and early 60s. Reynolds Bass Trombone with USAAF military engraving and silverplate finish (c.1948-49). Free shipping . Great Savings & Free Delivery / Collection on many items Model 70 with sterling silver bell (c.1946), Model 70 with brass bell and counterweight (c.1948), Model 70 with sterling silver bell and counterweight (c.1948). In the early 1950's, symphony members started playing with new ideas and bore/bell size combinations to find exactly what they were missing. White and F.E. Photo source: eBay. After Scherl & Roth took over operations in 1946, the engraving pattern changed to a vertical block lettering style. Reynolds monogram-style lettering to a lengthwise script that simply says Reynolds. Reynolds Company in 1936 to produce his own brand of band instruments. Introduced c.1950, the Reynolds Contempora trombones were artist-grade instruments that feature the same bronze alloy bell that make the Contempora trumpet and cornet models so distinctive. 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