Technical developments on the Contempora bass trombone evolved rapidly in the 1950s, with the primary goal being more accurate playing of low register notes, especially chromatics and pedal tones. 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. Item Information. Perfectly balanced for lightweight feel but strongly built to withstand the wear of heavy usage by the professional trombonist. Reynolds established the F.A. email: password: . Bach 42 Trombone with F attachment. Reynolds valve and slide trombone Bb (sib) $85.00 shipping. All Rights Reserved. After Id played it for a while, he asked me what I thought of it. Alto Horns Cornets Euphoniums Fluglehorns French Horns Mellophones Sousaphones Trombones Trumpets Tubas Reynolds Alto Horns Cornets Euphoniums Fluglehorns French Horns Mellophones Sousaphones Tenor Horns Trombones Trumpets Tubas Wurlitzer This model is a terrific horn with a great big full sound. Original Antique Vintage Reynolds Contempora TO-11 Brass Trombone 1969 With Case . By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. Add to cart. endobj 2019 Gibson SG Standard '61 Sideways Vibrola Vintage Cherry OHSC Papers I have an example of a "Roth" trombone mouthpiece that appears to be the proper size for the Contempora; there have also been conflicting reports as to whether some of the "medium shank" euphonium mouthpieces fit properly. Reynolds Company. I have more pictures if you're interested. The Contempora is the majestic leader of all Bass trombones. Bore: .500"Bell: 8" brass bellBody: brass bell; nickel-silver gooseneck, tuning slide, bracing and trim; rectangular reynolds counterweightSlide: chrome-plated nickel silver inner slides; nickel-silver outer slidesFinish: baked epoxy coating; silverplate finish standard on later horns. <> F.A. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. The top is great as is the middle, but the bottom was stuffy for me. White and then developing his own instruments. Minimum purchase required. by Davidus1 Wed Jul 25, 2018 7:50 pm, Powered by phpBB Forum Software phpBB Limited, Style by Arty - phpBB 3.3 by MrGaby Beautiful Reynolds Medalist Trombone. Olds, though they are made with separate post and ferrule components, not Olds' patented one-piece design. Based on your location, we've changed your settings: Shipping Region: Description from the 1977 Reynolds catalog: The TV-29 is specially designed for the marching band for greater maneuverability while maintaining exceptional response and intonation. It's a great playing single valve bass. The single rotor converts the normal B bass trombone to F. Separate F tuning slide and an E slide with adjustable stop guage. 40000 1956 Reynolds "Hi-Fi" cornet introduced 1955-56 (39243 lowest serial number recorded). Blue Book Categories. 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.] . Contempora Bass Trombone, Model TO-02 [SN 309xxx, c.1976]. I have been using your Reynolds Sterling Silver Bell Trombone for about six years and I shall continue to use it as long as I play trombone. Reynolds monogram-style lettering to a lengthwise script that simply says Reynolds. About This Listing. He still plays it. Contempora trumpet SN 41902 . A remarkable instrument for all around performance. F.A. To reflect our commitment, we updated our terms and conditions. I started off using the Eb extension most of the time and playing around with the D some. White small brass that Foster Reynolds designed, e.g. The Contempora tenor trombone was now offered in a single .515" bore size, with or without the F attachment. You'll find new or used products in Reynolds Brass Instruments on eBay. According to c.1950 catalog documentation, the Contempora tenor trombone was first created with an 8" bell. dIWKV-H0x_B$xf1" ! For a limited time, save in the Gibson European Demo Shop. Free shipping for many products! All Rights Reserved. Reynolds Roth Contempora Trombone with F Attachment, Restored, Vintage + C $116.36 shipping . The Reynolds Contempora bass trombone was born of a huge necessity for a light-sounding low-pitch trombone. This is it!a big, round, robust tone, wonderful balance, lightning-like slide action, and instant tonal responsefrom the deepest pedal tones to the flexible upper limits of the instrument. or Best Offer. It has "Contempora," about 9 inches long, rather fancily engraved along the length above the bell. Finest metals, proper bracing and meticulous workmanship assure years of performance pleasure without costly maintenance. The Reynolds single-valve bass trombones have a characteristic lighter sound with plenty of bite that makes it attractive for big band and other settings where today's broad, dark orchestral sound is not desired. Photos used with permission from Wil Salo [eBay: tubatuna]. <> AmericanListed features safe and local classifieds for everything you need! Thank you, gentlemen, for your nice replies. The Reynolds trombone is the result of forty years' intensive study and experiments, embodying the most desirable features of construction which these years of experience have proven to be of value. Originally a Bach Model 50T3 but has been modified. The red-brass bell gives this instrument a richer, darker sound and excellent projection. There were slight adjustments to the model specifications compared to the Cleveland instruments. Bore: .500". Learn More. Both brass and sterling silver bells feature significant filigree with the latter adding inlay gold as well. Plus a couple of small dents, but nothing that affects ts playability. 30000 1952 Instruments start to be branded "Made by Roth-Reynolds" instead of "Made by F.A. Circa 1949, Reynolds redesigned the bracing on the trombone line. C $964.12 The purpose of this website is to preserve the history of the F. A. Reynolds Company and the distinctive qualities of its brass instruments. Copyright 2004-2022 ElShaddai Edwards. 1952 Handslide is very good, this model did not have a slide lock. All Rights Reserved. I was told that it is a big bore trombone, without the F attachment. Reynolds Tenor Trombone with "U.S." military engraving and silverplate finish (c.1947), F.A. Sometime after Richards Music purchased Reynolds in 1961, the product catalog was renumbered. The Brass Exchange isyour trusted resource where you can buy, sell & trade used trombones and other brass instruments. Finally, in response to the increasing number of customer requests, the factory superintendent in charge of Engineering and Design at Olds' Fullerton plant, Zig Kanstul, designed an optional D attachment for the Contempora. The bell is sterling silver, like the Professional models, but at 8" and finely engraved with the "Contempora" script and gold inlay. Reynolds Contempora trombone ~ Great Condition! With a classic name like Contempora in your case, you'll be ready to impress the low-brass section anytime! EUR Bore: .565"Bell: 10"Materials: bronze-alloy bell, brass main tuning crook, 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 baked epoxy. Note: This instrument has not been . Medium large bore with 8 bell produces fine bass trombone sound with a minimum of effort. Hover to zoom . or Best Offer. The purpose of this website is to preserve the history of the F. A. Reynolds Company and the distinctive qualities of its brass instruments. The inscription is F.A. Materials: solid nickel silver nickel-silver gooseneck, tuning slide, bracing and trim; brass "R" counterweight. FA Reynolds Gibson Yamaha Band Firstact Palmer All Manufacturers. About This Listing. bass trombone, french horns, low brass, baritones, alto horns, mellophones, etc. Gb09;U.Ch&S{XgS b IHgt&"qX>t&"XwLz5@%zUuy~ict9F$Q~J$b^S In 1970, Reynolds sold the Abilene (Texas) plant to Conn and merged all production lines with Olds in Fullerton. Currency: These were nice, professional-quality trombones, even if few professionals actually played them. Reynolds: Tuba: 1964 - 1969: Sometime after Richards Music purchased Reynolds in 1961, the product catalog was renumbered. Bore: .565" (.585" rotor)Bell: 10"Materials: red-brass bell, brass main tuning crook and gooseneck; nickel-silver bracing and trim, outside slide tubes and slide receiverValve: rotary valve with closed-wrap F attachment; second tuning slide to E; brass with nickel-silver outer slide tubesSlide: brass outer slides with nickel-silver sleeves; chrome-plated nickel silver inner slide tubes; chrome-plated hand gripsFinish: polished brass with baked epoxy. . The F attachment extends the range, while increasing slide facility. Oops, looks like you forgot something. Designed to satisfy the exacting demands of advanced players and music educators. White "King" trombones. Facebook-f Twitter Youtube. Somewhere in the first two sentences I mentioned its striking resemblance to the Reynolds. Reynolds: French Horn: 1961 - 1979: Description: . . Bore: .520" (large) Bell: 8" bronze alloy bell with nickel-silver tone ring. Has 10" Bronze Alloy Bell, .565 Bass bore, single rotary valve. 1l7GB-{ijZ32 ,7M4Y[(I R$BX,! No issues. Please feel free to email with additional questions. 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. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. 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. Used Rath R9 Bb/F/Gb/D Professional Bass Trombone in lacquer. K\Ko07-R|9yOH{p_" eqX,! However, he appears to have only made straight tenor trombone models in his brief time at his own company. frk Like the Olds Super model, the Contempora tenor trombone features a nickel-silver tone ring, or kranz, around the edge of the bell flare. White. Reynolds advertisement featuring Spud Murphy, 1941 F.A. .562"-.578" dual bore bronze hand slide, "9" brass leadpipe open wrap rotax valve section, yellow brass tuning slide, 9.5" lightweight (550) yellow brass bell flare. 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). The company made brass instruments, especially trombones, cornets, and trumpets.. By the late 1960s or early 1970s, although still producing some professional level instruments, the company had become better known for mass-produced student instruments. And the case design allowed the extension to be left on the instrument when packing the horn up. Reynolds Contempora TO-02 Bass Trombone + C $54.70 shipping. Reynolds continued to offer a sterling silver bell option throughout the 1950s and early 60s. Dependent triggers in F and E. This horn has just been serviced and plays well as is. Sounds like you you have a 30-m. Home; Artists; Rath Products. We played with some ideas and tried to come up with something that could be in either Eb or D so that all of us could have what we had asked for. Click to enlarge. 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. Picture Information. Slide: chrome-plated nickel-silver inner slides; brass outer slides with nickel-silver mouthpiece receiver and hand grips. $40.00 shipping. AmericanListed features safe and local classifieds for everything you need! No service needed to improve playability. King Musical Instruments (fonde l'origine sous le nom de H. N. White Company) est une ancienne entreprise de facture d'instrument de musique situe Eastlake (Ohio), Ohio, qui utilisait le nom commercial King pour ses instruments. or Best Offer. Blue Book Categories. In 1970, Reynolds fully merged production lines with Olds in Fullerton. Reynolds Company. All our instruments are personally refurbished and maintained by our in-house technician. Reynolds Company. I used it at the Scottish Opera for a year or so, then sold it on to Les. Blue Book Categories. EUR 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. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. The .520" bore size was marketed as a "large bore" instrument at the time, though by current standards, the Contempora would be a medium-bore trombone, similar to the Bach 36. 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. $68.95. Olds. 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. by spangy Tue Jul 24, 2018 6:40 pm, Post Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. Germany, The characteristic bronze-alloy bell and "Contempora" engraving would come later. 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. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. 1(PJ It is in good overall playing condition. Post [6] Contempora (1949-1979). Reynolds company at auction, all of the Contempora trumpets, cornets, trombones and French horns were made at the Olds factory in Fullerton, Calif. Enter your search keyword . Reynolds Co. becomes a division of Scherl & Roth by mid-1946. F.A. These instruments have a silverplate finish with a different engraving style from Reynolds' standard models and a large "U.S." mark engraved by the bell rim. As with the Emperor's nickel-silver bell flare and the Contempora's bronze-alloy bell, it is unknown if the resemblance to an Olds design feature was coincidence, competition or collaboration with founder Foster Reynolds, then working at F.E. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. Played "as is", this can affect tuning and response, especially in the higher registers. A Bass Trombone played and enthusiastically endorsed by symphony players in this and foreign countries. This trombone originally 204246400543 Contempora Bass Trombone, Model TO-01 [SN A41211, c.1979]. To the best of knowledge, the instrument specifications did not change, just the model numbers. - Powered by. Reynolds, division of Scherl & Roth (Cleveland, Ohio). The Contempora [TO-02] bass trombone has been designed for the professional and the advanced player. Designed for beauty and rugged durability with nickel silver trimmings and Bronz-o-lyte bell. The Contempora Bass Trombone possesses a sonorous, penetrating bass tone quality throughout its full range. The Reynolds Professional Tenor Trombone is specifically designed for professional use. Vintage F Reynolds Trombone s#17270 w/ tweed case for parts repair . The change in engraving patterns happened around SN 9000. [7] Professional (1952-1961, 1970s). 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. F.A. The old numbers were replaced with a new scheme that reflected the type of instrument. or Best Offer. Browse search results for Music instruments for sale in Avondale, WA. It's not known if these military instruments were uniquely made as part of a government contract and served to proof out the design before Contempora launched, or if they represented an earlier version that needed to be improved. The slide is smooth and has no wear. C $156.55 shipping. 7 0 obj 35000 c.1954. The rest of the horn is claimed to be nickel silver, including outer main slide tubes, and the bore size is .520", matching the larger Contempora version. He had a beautiful Reynolds Contempora bass with a Greenhoe conversion. Both manufacturers share similar bell bracing patterns as well, with a distinctive triangle-shaped ferrule that was patented in 1938 by Reginald Olds. Good condition items function properly but may exhibit some wear and tear. by PaulT Wed Jul 25, 2018 12:22 am, Post This model encompasses the same construction features as those of all fine tenor trombones produced by Reynolds. Has a big splashy bottom end and plays easily. No service needed to improve playability. Norman Rowe mentioned a limited run of factory-made D extensions for the double-valve Contempora. Has been kept in a closet since. Though I switched to another instrument about three years ago, this is still a terrific horn. Some minor scratches around the bell flare. The Contempora line launched in 1949 with new trumpet and bass trombone models, followed by cornet and tenor trombone. 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The TO-12 (with F attachment) was missing in the 1977 catalog and both models were absent from a 1978 price list. the King Master cornet, the Contempora tenor trombones have more in common with F.E. Hed shrug it off with an Im working on it.. There is no engraving inside the bell. Reynolds Tenor Trombone with "U.S." military engraving and silverplate finish (c.1943), F.A. But because of the need to angle around, that part of the extension length was unavailable to be used as extra tuning slide length, so there just wasnt enough to pull the Eb down to D. If it had been available, he probably would have just made a separate tuning slide for it that would be left in for Eb and pulled for D. (And I wouldnt have had the Db and C modes, so Im glad it worked out that way.). [The Contempora TO-01] bass trombone features special rotors for the professional's professional. The larger-bore Contempora tenor trombone was available with a rotary valve and F attachment beginning in the mid-1950s. Eventually I went to using the D most of the time. ZU VERKAUFEN! Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. Photo source: eBay. FRANK HOLTON T-303 ElkHorn Wis. Trunpet Comes With A Case - $406.97. POSAUNE MIT QUARTVENTIL - EUR 3.000,00. These are sought after by jazz players due to their unique bronze-alloy bell. Some lacquer wear but it looks more like aging not wear. [Contempora TO-12] The trombone used and recommended by advanced students and professionals. I had my pick of the litter. Xdl*8H) *%Fb|b|)`5=DNe8oAm`1qT5[\INakmc!$(OL6L>w&hqEA~ f/y f'v;V[_ 2smKi(u5'K>pR-ZI]@kaf-`:&c ) KrH0`X,*E`=#Xu`QMxl&f1ZHBHj!I_]sh>._IVUmMCf^tQ][O:JYC9ZEnq French Horn Trumpet Trombone Tuba Cornet All Types. endobj Then I pulled the slides as far as they would go: C!! Then he picked up an experiment in Eb and said hed fix it up for me if I wanted it, otherwise it was going into the trash. Some lacquer wear. Find great local deals on second-hand brass musical instruments for sale in E105SQ Shop hassle-free with Gumtree, your local buying & selling community. Would make an excellent first bass for any player looking to use as a practice tool (tenor guys looking to . Reynolds Bass Trombone with USAAF military engraving and silverplate finish (c.1949). Now, we know they most certainly hit their mark with the Contempora Symphony! F.A. Reynolds models were rebranded as the Reynolds Professional. Learn More. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Bach Model 50BO Stradivarius Professional Bass Trombone SN 222429 OPEN BOX at the best online prices at eBay! It has the "R" counter-weight. The top artist-grade tenor trombone in the Reynolds line with all of the features expected by the professional. Contempora Corner and contemporacorner.com are not related or associated in any way to the former or current F.A. Has 10" Bronze Bell. Price: $78 for 24 months with PayPal Creditopens a installment calculator layer* $78 for 24 months. My teacher had studied with him and brought me for a lesson and to get a new trombone. The tone ring helps focus and project the sound without breaking up at louder volumes. White. Some lacquer wear. Built in Bb, it features the double rotor valves for changes to F and E and, therefore, is in reality a "triple horn". [This] instrument offers all of the advantages of a single rotor bass Bb and F trombone with three separate tuning slides. Reynolds Contempora TO-02 Bass Trombone. Dependent triggers in F and E. This horn has just been serviced and plays well as is. trombone. Details of the contracts are not available, and it is not specified which service bands received the instruments, though anecdotal evidence suggests that the bands of the U.S. Army Air Forces (USAAF) may have been recipients, having just organized in 1941. Slide: chrome-plated nickel silver inner slides; brass outer slides with nickel-silver sleeves and handgrip. While it doesn't appear in a c.1963 RMC/Reynolds catalog, the "Symphony" model continued to be produced during the RMC period. | Free shipping on many items! Shop by category. (Mine was still in E, of course.) And by using the original E tuning slide, no additional extra parts were needed. 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. Blue Book Categories. 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. To the best of knowledge, the instrument specifications did not change, just the model numbers. Free shipping . This horn is in excellent condition. Lightweight, compact and versatile. 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). These contracts allowed the relatively new company to continue focusing on making band instruments when more-established manufacturers, e.g., F.E. I had a Reynolds Contempora Model 35 (0.520" bore with F-attachment) that was a very nice trombone (I replaced it with a Conn 79H). Terms of Use. <> stream Trumpet and cornet Serial Number Ye. If you're after a classic vintage jazz horn this is a good one! In a c.1950 catalog, the company claimed that the Reynolds trombone was the result of 40 years of "study and experiments," presumably within the period of time from approximately 1904-1946, when Foster Reynolds was at H.N. 48 watching. Tony Herrara sent in photos of this unique c.1956 Contempora trombone, which has a tenor trombone sized bell (8") but features the F attachment of the "Philharmonic" bass trombone with the dual tuning slides for F and E tuning (to enable the low C and B notes). This distinctive instrument features a Red Bronze Bell. Original Antique Vintage Reynolds Contempora TO-11 Brass Trombone 1969 With Case + 59.76 P&P + 59.76 P&P Holton TR158 Tenor-Bass Trombone w/ Case Screw Top Bell! The Marching Trombone also permits the baritone player to double on the trombone in the stage band. It was clearly an orchestral horn: you had to kind of boss it around to get what you wanted. CO CLEVE., OH. Original Antique Vintage Reynolds Contempora TO-11 Brass Trombone 1969 With Case. Reynolds "Stereophonic" Contempora Bass Trombone. The purpose of this website is to preserve the history of the F. A. Reynolds Company and the distinctive qualities of its brass instruments. Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care. Here's a very nice Reynolds Contempora Bass Trombone. This trombone is a beauty! I have one one also that I like. Paul Rawlins confirms that Renold Schilke bought twelve Reynolds Contempora bass trombones (of which Paul later bought one) in the early 1960s just before Richards Music went bankrupt and production moved out of Cleveland. Reynolds" monogram-style (faint) engraving. Trombone : Reynolds : 70 : 32431 : 1957 .500 bore Bell 7 1/2 engraving Reynolds / MADE BY ROTH-REYNOLDS INST. After Scherl & Roth took over operations in 1946, the engraving pattern changed to a vertical block lettering style. Frank Holton T-303 ElkHorn Wis. Trunpet Comes With A Case. But where Reynolds trumpets and cornets are related to the H.N. Reynolds Contempora Tenor Trombone T0-11 with case. 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