In the early 1950's, symphony members started playing with new ideas and bore/bell size combinations to find exactly what they were missing. 11 0 obj White. EUR During my time in Fullerton I did some gigs with Jeff Reynolds (prior to his L.A. Philharmonic days). White and then developing his own instruments. Good condition items function properly but may exhibit some wear and tear. Lightweight, compact and versatile. But where Reynolds trumpets and cornets are related to the H.N. Contempora Corner and contemporacorner.com are not related or associated in any way to the former or current F.A. BACH MODEL 50 Bass Trombone w/ Thayer Valve - $1,039.87. Please check the fields highlighted in red. Post This model is a terrific horn with a great big full sound. $6.25 shipping. Beautiful vintage craftsmanship you don't see these days. Based on your location, we've changed your settings: Shipping Region: Being such a great sounding horn, its amazing how new this item looks! Finest metals, proper bracing and meticulous workmanship assure years of performance pleasure without costly maintenance. 633 : Trumpet : . Brilliant and true tenor trombone sound in all registers, yet with a bell diameter of 7 inches which permits easy filling of the instrument. 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. 23000 1950. Serial Number: Year Manufactured---Serial Number: Year Manufactured: 73000: Mar. <> stream Oops, looks like you forgot something. . Reynolds models, now explicitly branded "Professional" if they weren't already. frk Production of both models continued into the 1970s. Vintage Reynolds bass trombones are really special. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. Reynolds Co. Inc. Cleveland Ohio U.S.A., placing it in the period before the Roth-Reynolds business name was used. Sponsored + C $69.17 shipping. C $150.74 shipping. Here is a wonderful Reynolds'Stereophonic' Contempora bass trombone in near mint condition. Germany, Warsip just kind of smiled and said that Id pay for that down the road. F.A. A year later, most original "F.A. Picture 1 of 12. $40.00 shipping. All Rights Reserved. Condition:--not specified. Bore: .520" (large)Bell: 8" bronze alloy bell with nickel-silver tone ringMaterials: solid nickel silver nickel-silver gooseneck, tuning slide, bracing and trim; brass R counterweightSlide: chrome-plated nickel-silver inner slides; brass outer slides with nickel-silver mouthpiece receiver and hand gripsFinish: polished brass with clear lacquer finish, Bore: .500" (medium)Bell: 7" bronze alloy bell with nickel-silver tone ringMaterials: solid nickel silver nickel-silver gooseneck, tuning slide, bracing and trim; brass R counterweightSlide: chrome-plated nickel-silver inner slides; brass outer slides with nickel-silver mouthpiece receiver and hand gripsFinish: polished brass with clear lacquer finish, Contempora Tenor Trombone with F Attachment, Bore: .520" (large)Bell: 8" bronze alloy bell with nickel-silver tone ringValve: rotary valve with closed-wrap F attachmentMaterials: nickel-silver bracing and trim; brass gooseneck and tuning slide crooksSlide: chrome-plated nickel silver inner slides; brass outer slides; nickel-silver mouthpiece receiver, handgrip and outer slide sleevesFinish: clear lacquer finish; optional silverplate bright bell or silverplate gold bell finish. Item Information. The Reynolds Contempora Philharmonic single valve bass trombone was a contendor in its heyday of the 1950's and 60's. It was one of the premier professional instruments before the advent of the double valve horns of the late 1960's. TheContempora basses are widely viewed as having a lighter, less orchestral sound, but one with punch and clarity, especially in the middle register. The Reynolds Contempora bass trombone was born of a huge necessity for a light-sounding low-pitch trombone. Reynolds Contempora trombones do not have pure copper bells. Note: 1976 example shown above with "red brass bell" and no tone ring. 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EUR Picture Information. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. Here's another custom factory horn from the mid-1950s. Reynolds Co. becomes a division of Scherl & Roth by mid-1946. There were slight adjustments to the model specifications compared to the Cleveland-made instruments. 30000 1952 Instruments start to be branded "Made by Roth-Reynolds" instead of "Made by F.A. In 1949, Reynolds trombone designs evidently followed the founder to California and borrowed elements from his new employer, F.E. [6] Contempora (1949-1979). Sponsored + C $91.91 shipping . Reynolds Bass Trombone with USAAF military engraving and silverplate finish (c.1949). The F.A. Finish: clear lacquer finish. Oops, looks like you forgot something. Thank you, gentlemen, for your nice replies. His horn is shown in the upper left below, along with several examples of custom-made extensions that have been spotted "in the wild". Re: Reynolds Contempora; Cleveland; .500 bore. Item Information. I had my pick of the litter. FE-11 Contempora Single: F.A. Played "as is", this can affect tuning and response, especially in the higher registers. FOR SALE! After fitting it with a Callet lead pipe, the output was considerable better and more focused. applications; the earliest recorded Contempora instrument is SN 20076 (trumpet). Top artist quality with a large, straight bore for maximum sound and tone projection. Contempora Bass Trombone, Model TO-01 [SN 257775, c.1970]. Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care. As more double-valve models entered the marketplace in the 1960s, players began to express a preference for F and D attachments, making it more efficient to play in the low register by placing the B closer in on the slide. 8 0 obj Correctly balanced to insure tireless playing. Hey! 1952 %PDF-1.4 Reynolds advertisement featuring Spud Murphy, 1941 F.A. The distinctive bronze bell was labeled variously as "Bronz-O-Lite", "Red Bronze" and a "special bronze alloy". Olds and Conn, were forced to shut down instrument lines and produce wartime equipment. We did full shop service, chemical bath, tweak and adjust. All Rights Reserved. or Best Offer. 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. There is a lot of information about Reynolds trombones at Contempora Corner (contemporacorner.com). 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. Trumpet and cornet Serial Number Ye. 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. by PhilipEdCarlson Wed Jul 25, 2018 1:26 pm, Post 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. Handslide is very good, inner tubes do not have any defects, tubes also very straight. However, he appears to have only made straight tenor trombone models in his brief time at his own company. F.A. Contempora features Bronz-o-lyte bell, nickel silver trim and fine slide action built for a lifetime of accurate and dependable service. Browse search results for Music instruments for sale in Poquonock Bridge, CT. AmericanListed features safe and local classifieds for everything you need! [The TO-02 is the] same as model TO-01 but with single rotor valve for change to F, and "E pull" slide with adjustable stop guage, separate from F tuning slide. 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. To reflect our commitment, we updated our terms and conditions. Photos used with permission from ElShaddai Edwards. TB-16 Contempora: F.A. Buy Bass Trombones and get the best deals at the lowest prices on eBay! Designed to satisfy the exacting demands of advanced players and music educators. After CMI purchased the assets of the F.A. Picture Information. Reynolds French Horn Products. Reynolds" monogram-style (faint) engraving. So I can have that second valve in E, Eb, D, Db, or C - the most versatile dependent second valve anywhere. The valve action assures rapid response and assists in increased articulation. Sounds like you you have a 30-m. The latter does not appear to have added the Sterling designation. Reynolds: Baritone: 1964 - 1979: Shop by category. Then, about ten years ago, I sold him an early Reynolds bass that was in as new condition. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. The "Stereophonic" originally featured attachments that provided F and flat E tuning as this was the simplest way to add the chromatic low C and B notes to the end of the slide. Ordered before 17:00, delivered tomorrow. In the early 1950's, symphony members started playing with new ideas and bore/bell size combinations to find exactly what they were missing. 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 TO-02 Bass Trombone. 17 watching. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. 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. Reynolds Contempora TO-02 Bass Trombone. CO CLEVE., OH. I know it had a leaderpipe because my mouthpiece fit the receiver. Chrome-plated and drawn stockings for perfect performance. 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