Handslide is very good, inner tubes do not have any defects, tubes also very straight. 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%)]. by PhilipEdCarlson Wed Jul 25, 2018 1:26 pm, Post Reynolds" monogram-style (faint) engraving. Used Rath R9 Bb/F/Gb/D Professional Bass Trombone in lacquer. Get the best deal for Trombones from the largest online selection at eBay.ca. Finally, one day I was getting ready to start a tour and he stuck his head out of his door and asked me to stop by when I was done. 40000 1956 Reynolds "Hi-Fi" cornet introduced 1955-56 (39243 lowest serial number recorded). 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. Sign in to check out Check out as guest. Reynolds, division of Scherl & Roth (Cleveland, Ohio). Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. Olds trombones than the King trombones produced by H.N. It was bumped up to 8" by 1953-54. There is a lot of information about Reynolds trombones at Contempora Corner (contemporacorner.com). Finish: clear lacquer finish. The Reynolds Contempora bass trombone was born of a huge necessity for a light-sounding low-pitch trombone. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. Ironically, one of the biggest names in mid-century band instruments, Foster Reynolds, worked for two of the biggest names in American trombone design and manufacturingH.N. During my time in Fullerton I did some gigs with Jeff Reynolds (prior to his L.A. Philharmonic days). Contempora tenor trombones seem to have a non-standard mouthpiece receiver size of .495" (.020" larger than a standard Bach), causing small-shank trombone mouthpieces to insert slightly deeper than in trombones with a standard receiver. A guy named Si Zeldin was a local LA trombonist that had a Bach 50B bass trombone that he wanted to unload on a talented student. Reynolds Contempora trombones do not have pure copper bells. 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. Correctly designed hand position and exquisite nickel silver trim. Reynolds: Tuba: 1964 - 1969: Model 72-X with 9" or 10" bronze bell, with the built-in slide to E. Model 78-X with double valve. 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. Qty in Cart: 0. Handslide is very good, this model did not have a slide lock. This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. Reynolds Company. Trombone Reynolds Emperor With Case. 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, Reynolds Professional "Sterling Deluxe" Tenor Trombone, Bore: .500"Bell: 7" sterling silver bell with hand-burnished, gold inlay engravingBody: 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, Reynolds Professional "Sterling" Tenor Trombone, Bore: .500"Bell: 7" sterling silver 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, Reynolds Professional Trombone with F Attachment, Bore: .520"Bell: 8" brass bellBody: brass tuning slides; nickel-silver gooseneck, bracing and trimValve: rotary valve with F tuning attachmentSlide: 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. 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. He had four of these beasts in his studio which he said had been the demo horns made for the Metropolitan Opera (NY) orchestra. Original Antique Vintage Reynolds Contempora TO-11 Brass Trombone 1969 With Case . It has the "R" counter-weight. Finland, (Note that this is the basic script style and not the stylized trademark script from the trumpets, cornets and tenor trombones.) The change in engraving patterns happened around SN 9000. Used Conn Artist Symphony Trombone with case Skip to main content. IH"v8K Would make an excellent first bass for any player looking to use as a practice tool (tenor guys looking to . Original Antique Vintage Reynolds Contempora TO-11 Brass Trombone 1969 With Case. The new braces resemble those used by F.E. Contempora Bass Trombone, "Symphony" Model [SN 78045, c.1963-64] [Reynolds Stereophonic Contempora Bass Trombone] is universally recognized as the very finest in bass trombones. . 16000: 1948: The Contempora brand was introduced in late 1949 according to U.S. trademark applications; the earliest recorded Contempora instrument is SN 20076 (trumpet). Find great local deals on second-hand brass musical instruments for sale in SW71SE Shop hassle-free with Gumtree, your local buying & selling community. Beautiful Reynolds Medalist Trombone. Built in Abilene, Texas, the instrument has serial number 242 dating it to 1968 - 1969. Zigs extensions were really a very simple design. The slide is smooth and has no wear. 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. [This] instrument offers all of the advantages of a single rotor bass Bb and F trombone with three separate tuning slides. 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. This distinctive instrument features a Red Bronze Bell. Contempora Bass Trombone, Model 72 [SN 22236, c.1950]. I know it had a leaderpipe because my mouthpiece fit the receiver. Reynolds, division of Scherl & Roth (Cleveland, Ohio). Bach 42 Trombone with F attachment. 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. 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. Learn More. 3 0 obj 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 Buy Bass Trombones and get the best deals at the lowest prices on eBay! All our instruments are personally refurbished and maintained by our in-house technician. Good condition items function properly but may exhibit some wear and tear. By continuing to use Reverb, you agree to these updates, and to our cookie policy. No major dents can be found; only a few pin-sized dings and some minor scratches are prevalent (pictured). To the best of knowledge, the instrument specifications did not change, just the model numbers. Reynolds Contempora TO-02 Bass Trombone. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. Currency: Reynolds Contempora Tenor Trombone with F Attachment, Reynolds (Fullerton, Calif.; Abilene, Texas). Hover to zoom . Price: $44 for 24 months with PayPal Credit opens a installment calculator layer * $44 for 24 months. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. However, he appears to have only made straight tenor trombone models in his brief time at his own company. With a classic name like Contempora in your case, you'll be ready to impress the low-brass section anytime! Reynolds Contempora; Cleveland; .500 bore. The inscription is F.A. Oops, looks like you forgot something. 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The red-brass bell gives this instrument a richer, darker sound and excellent projection. Warsip just kind of smiled and said that Id pay for that down the road. In 1970, Reynolds fully merged production lines with Olds in Fullerton. 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. 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). Like the Olds Super model, the Contempora tenor trombone features a nickel-silver tone ring, or kranz, around the edge of the bell flare. At first it tended to be the D extension, then soon it became the Eb most of the time. Contempora Bass Trombone, Model 78-X [SN 59942, c.1960]. Browse search results for Music instruments for sale in Poquonock Bridge, CT. AmericanListed features safe and local classifieds for everything you need! Note: This instrument has not been . For a limited time, save in the Gibson European Demo Shop. Therefore I ended up with the only factory-made Eb extension and one of only twelve factory-made D extensions. White and F.E. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. Please message us with any questions! 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 characteristic bronze-alloy bell and "Contempora" engraving would come later. Then I pulled the slides as far as they would go: C!! 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.). Baritone Trumpet Trombone French Horn Tuba All Types. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. View By Type. Condition: Used Used. At least using factory-made parts. Here is a wonderful Reynolds'Stereophonic' Contempora bass trombone in near mint condition. It has a nice patina. or Best Offer. Slides are nickel silver, chrome-plated, drawn with one-piece stockings. The restoration work was beautifully done by Corky Cain and Jim Huwe. Picture 1 of 12. The Contempora TO-12 is the ultimate in F attachment trombones. Slides of nickel silver and chrome plate drawn by a new Reynolds process for absolute precision movement. The Brass Exchange isyour trusted resource where you can buy, sell & trade used trombones and other brass instruments. 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 : Vintage Reynolds bass trombones are really special. There are numerous scratches and scuffs in the lacquer, with some tarnishing showing it's age of 40+ years. Now, we know they most certainly hit their mark with the Contempora Symphony! Especially notable are the new brace and grip patterns, as well as the adoption of a bronze alloy for the Contempora instruments. Bore measures .515; 8" bell. Pics tell the rest of the story! The main bell engraving changed from the vertical F.A. Thank you, gentlemen, for your nice replies. Photo source: eBay. He still plays it. :& Slide: chrome-plated nickel-silver inner slides; brass outer slides with nickel-silver mouthpiece receiver and hand grips. Contempora Corner and contemporacorner.com are not related or associated in any way to the former or current F.A. Lightweight, compact and versatile. The Reynolds Professional Tenor Trombone is specifically designed for professional use. Some lacquer wear but it looks more like aging not wear. The Contempora brand was introduced in 1949 according to the trademark application. The old numbers were replaced with a new scheme that reflected the type of instrument. Copyright 2004-2022 ElShaddai Edwards. En 1965, la socit a t rachete par la Seeburg Corporation de Eastlake (Ohio), et le nom est devenu King Musical Instruments . Bell is special bronze alloy. Instrument is in good. The purpose of this website is to preserve the history of the F. A. Reynolds Company and the distinctive qualities of its brass instruments. (l) Olds one-piece brace; (r) Reynolds three-piece brace. White. Reynolds Co. becomes a division of Scherl & Roth by mid-1946. No dents or dings. Currency: That thing was just gorgeous. All Rights Reserved. Facebook-f Twitter Youtube. $74.45 shipping. This Reynolds LARGE BORE Contempora Trombone gives volume and tone quality unsurpassed. <> stream Reynolds models, now explicitly branded "Professional" if they weren't already. $999.00. Description. His horn is shown in the upper left below, along with several examples of custom-made extensions that have been spotted "in the wild". The latter does not appear to have added the Sterling designation. This instrument has recently been serviced and ultrasonically cleaned. Reynolds produced instruments for U.S. Army Air Force service bands throughout the 1940s. F.A. Trumpet and cornet Serial Number Ye. FA Reynolds Contempora Trombone (B-1-B) DS We are very pleased to offer here this FA Reynolds Contempora in fair conditionThis trombone was recently purchased from a local school band which was removing their excess musical instruments.This trombone has dented metal. Reynolds Vintage Trombones, Vintage Trumpets, B&S Trumpets, Reynolds Vintage Brass Instruments, Conn Vintage Trumpets, Holton Vintage Trumpets, Serial Number: Year Manufactured---Serial Number: Year Manufactured: 73000: Mar. It is in good overall playing condition. 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. trombone. Acoustical design allows a fuller sound with improved response and flexibility. Quite an uncommon vintage trombone! BACH MODEL 50 Bass Trombone w/ Thayer Valve - $1,039.87. Learn More, We understand the importance of online privacy and are committed to complying with the EU General Data Protection Regulation. Thank you! Brilliant and true tenor trombone sound in all registers, yet with a bell diameter of 7 inches which permits easy filling of the instrument. The TO-12 (with F attachment) was missing in the 1977 catalog and both models were absent from a 1978 price list. It does 275708219446 I used it at the Scottish Opera for a year or so, then sold it on to Les. He had a beautiful Reynolds Contempora bass with a Greenhoe conversion. After using school horns for a few years, namely an Olds Ambassador, and a Reynolds Contempora, I decided to graduate to a real instrument. Reynolds Contempora trombone ~ Great Condition! TB-16 Contempora: F.A. Bore: .520" Bell: 8" brass bell Body: brass tuning slides; nickel-silver gooseneck, bracing and trim Valve: rotary valve with F tuning attachment Slide: chrome-plated nickel silver inner slides; brass outer slides with nickel-silver sleeves and handgrip Finish: clear lacquer finish; optional silverplate bright bell or silverplate gold bell finish. The bell has no damage. frk Reynolds Roth Contempora Trombone with F Attachment, Restored, Vintage. endobj It has a glorious, deep red 10 bell and two dependent valves with extension slide on the second valve giving Bb - F - D. Completely dent-free with no . Contempora Bass Trombone, Model TO-01 [SN A41211, c.1979]. Bore: .515"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, hand grips and outer slide sleevesFinish: baked epoxy coating, Bore: .515"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: baked epoxy coating. 9 0 obj Reynolds "Symphony" Contempora Bass Trombone, Bore: .564"Bell: 9" (10" option in 1959)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 and E slide; 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. It's a great playing single valve bass. by spangy Tue Jul 24, 2018 6:40 pm, Post C $219.19 shipping. Reynolds Contempora TO-02 Bass Trombone. The Contempora tenor trombone was now offered in a single .515" bore size, with or without the F attachment. All Rights Reserved. 32431 1953 Trombone 70 Roth-Reynolds 32733 1953 Trumpet Contempora [Ayick] 32778 1953 Trumpet Contempora 40-L; 0.462" bore; 4-5/8" bell; "Roth-Reynolds Inst Co" 328xx 1953 Cornet Contempora Roth-Reynolds [Nick D.] . So I picked up the bone and extensions, went out into the hall, pulled the tuning slide out of the D, stuck the Eb into it, then put the tuning slide into the Eb, and I had a Db extension! Designed in collaboration with Kauko Kahila, Allen Ostrander and Louis Counihan, the "Stereophonic" was one of the first widely available bass trombones with two rotor valves permanently attached to the horn. White small brass that Foster Reynolds designed, e.g. Plays a lot like an early Conn or Holton and is a terrific all-around bass for orchestra or jazz. Gb09;U.Ch&S{XgS b IHgt&"qX>t&"XwLz5@%zUuy~ict9F$Q~J$b^S French Horn Trumpet Trombone Tuba Cornet All Types. Germany, Both brass and sterling silver bells feature significant filigree with the latter adding inlay gold as well. Photo source: eBay. Reynolds "Professional" Tenor Trombone with Sterling Silver Bell. The top is great as is the middle, but the bottom was stuffy for me. Notable for easy blowing and an effortless slide action for those long, steady hours of difficult dance and symphony work. Bore: .515" straight boreBell: 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, hand grips and outer slide sleevesFinish: polished brass with baked epoxy. Featuring a red bronze bell, it has an F attachment which extends its lower range while simultaneously offering optional slide positions. Reynolds advertisement featuring Russ Morgan. According to c.1950 catalog documentation, the Contempora tenor trombone was first created with an 8" bell. Wish I had purchased it when I had the chance. No service needed to improve playability. Reynolds Company. Ordered before 17:00, delivered tomorrow. Bronz-O-Lite bell flare centers and delivers the tone. C $150.74 shipping. FA Reynolds Gibson Yamaha Band Firstact Palmer All Manufacturers. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. Foster Reynolds made trombones from the beginning of operations in his factory, a reflection of his familiarity with the instrument from decades of work on King trombones at H.N. Has a big splashy bottom end and plays easily. C $156.55 shipping. 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. Please look closely at the photos. Has 10" Bronze Bell. This model encompasses the same construction features as those of all fine tenor trombones produced by Reynolds. 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. 17 watching. 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. 1952 Item Information. But who knows how long or short it may have been. Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care. Learn More, We understand the importance of online privacy and are committed to complying with the EU General Data Protection Regulation. There is no engraving inside the bell. .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. For sale we have a vintage Reynolds Contempora marching valve trombone from the 1970s. Perfectly balanced for lightweight feel but strongly built to withstand the wear of heavy usage by the professional trombonist. Reynolds Contempora TO-02 Bass Trombone. endobj This allowed brass and nickel-silver components to be mixed or matched on different models. Reynolds Contempora Tenor Trombone T0-11 with case . $40.00 shipping. Has been kept in a closet since. Photo source: eBay. To the best of knowledge, the instrument specifications did not change, just the model numbers. Bore: .565" (.585" rotor)Bell: 10"Materials: red-brass bell, brass main tuning crook, gooseneck; nickel-silver bracing and trim, outside slide tubes and slide receiverValve: two rotary valves with dependent F/flat E attachments; brass with nickel-silver outer slide tubesSlide: brass outer slides with nickel-silver sleeves; chrome-plated nickel silver inner slide tubes; chrome-plated hand gripsFinish: polished brass with baked epoxy. F.A. Hey! View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. Now, we know they most certainly hit their mark with the Contempora Symphony! The tone ring helps focus and project the sound without breaking up at louder volumes. by PaulT Sun Jul 22, 2018 9:10 pm, Post The Contempora line launched in 1949 with new trumpet and bass trombone models, followed by cornet and tenor trombone. Note: After the Reynolds trombone line was redesigned c.1949, the tenor model produced for the U.S. military appears, based on different aging/wear appearances, to have used brass for the main tuning crook and outer slide tubes and nickel silver for the bracing and trim. Reynolds Contempora trombone ~ Great Condition! After CMI purchased the assets of the F.A. This a very clean single trigger .565 bass trombone with single rotor and 10" Bronze Bell. 35000 c.1954. In most cases, a horn would come off the California production line and become either a Reynolds- or Olds-branded instrument based on detailing and finish. Olds. F.A. Photo source: eBay. SHOP +44 (0) 1484 660555; sales@rathtrombones.com; SHOP. Originally a Bach Model 50T3 but has been modified. F. E. Olds was a manufacturer of musical instruments founded by Frank Ellsworth (F. E.) Olds in Los Angeles, California in the early 1900s. Custom. This trombone is a beauty! 1 0 obj I have more pictures if you're interested. dIWKV-H0x_B$xf1"
! Post K\Ko07-R|9yOH{p_" eqX,! - Powered by. After fitting it with a Callet lead pipe, the output was considerable better and more focused. Picture 1 of 2. Price: $78 for 24 months with PayPal Creditopens a installment calculator layer* $78 for 24 months. 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. Terms of Use. Reynolds Tenor Trombone with "U.S." military engraving and silverplate finish (c.1947), F.A. Shop by category. C $964.12 Reynolds models were rebranded as the Reynolds Professional. Cell Phone & Mobile Devices Computers Musical Instruments Audio Equipment Guns Video & TV Vintage Pro Sound Camera Equipment Copiers Power Tool Video Games Car Stereo. 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