trombone. Here's another custom factory horn from the mid-1950s. 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 Beautiful horns with top notch workmanship. One time we got together he was showing me his Bach to which he had added a second valve in Eb. In c.1949, Reynolds redesigned the bell and slide bracing used on their trombones. Renold O. Schilke studied the Contempora design when he was thinking about marketing a trombone line under the Schilke name, but wound up designing the original Yamaha bass trombones instead. <> 8 0 obj By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. The Brass Exchange @ 2022 All Rights Reserved, Reynolds Contempora Bass Trombone Vintage 60's. 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! Rotary change to F and E slide with a valve designed after our famous French horn valves for a lifetime of perfect service. Bore measures .515; 8" bell. For now, I've chosen to use the first-known model number, 70 (from a c.1949 catalog). Oops, looks like you forgot something. Bells from the smaller instruments are more pink in color when stripped to the raw metal. There are numerous scratches and scuffs in the lacquer, with some tarnishing showing it's age of 40+ years. Dependent triggers in F and E. This horn has just been serviced and plays well as is. 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Browse search results for Music instruments for sale in Avondale, WA. VALERIE JUNE "Pushin' Against a Stone" "Ain't tryin' to be nobody/ But my fine sweet self." So sang this Tennessee-bred singersongwriter on her debut record on which she distilled Appalachian folk, rural blues, murder ballads, and contemporary R&B. Price: $44 for 24 months with PayPal Credit opens a installment calculator layer * $44 for 24 months. Reynolds advertisement featuring Spud Murphy, 1941 F.A. Customized Bass Trombone, Mack Brass/Jinbao (China) Bb/F/D/B . Bore: .515" straight boreBell: 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: polished brass with baked epoxy. Reynolds Contempora TO-02 Bass Trombone. Hey! Serial #846609. or Best Offer. The larger-bore Contempora tenor trombone was available with a rotary valve and F attachment beginning in the mid-1950s. All our instruments are personally refurbished and maintained by our in-house technician. Based on your location, we've changed your settings: Shipping Region: In 1970, Reynolds sold the Abilene (Texas) plant to Conn and merged all production lines with Olds in Fullerton. The purpose of this website is to preserve the history of the F. A. Reynolds Company and the distinctive qualities of its brass instruments. Quite an uncommon vintage trombone! For a limited time, save in the Gibson European Demo Shop. To reflect our commitment, we updated our terms and conditions. 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". To the best of knowledge, the instrument specifications did not change, just the model numbers. Click to enlarge. 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. The bell is sterling silver, like the Professional models, but at 8" and finely engraved with the "Contempora" script and gold inlay. Trombone Reynolds Emperor With Case. Comes with a non-orignal case. A remarkable instrument for all around performance. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. F.A. Based on your location, we've changed your settings: Shipping Region: Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. Photos used with permission from eBay Member: misterhiggins13. 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. [6] Contempora (1949-1979). 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 : Germany, Serial number 22000 (c.1949) marks the approximate change to the updated brace design. Learn More, We understand the importance of online privacy and are committed to complying with the EU General Data Protection Regulation. The valve action assures rapid response and assists in increased articulation. endobj The straight bell front makes for greater projection of sound.. F.A. Solid Nickel-Silver outer slide and Tone Ring, with .515 Straight Bore. He still plays it. I know it had a leaderpipe because my mouthpiece fit the receiver. C $156.55 shipping. No dents or dings. The single rotor converts the normal B bass trombone to F. Separate F tuning slide and an E slide with adjustable stop guage. [Contempora TO-11] Used and recommended by top artists everywhere. Being such a great sounding horn, its amazing how new this item looks! Shop eBay for great deals on Reynolds Brass Instruments. the King Master cornet, the Contempora tenor trombones have more in common with F.E. - Powered by. AmericanListed features safe and local classifieds for everything you need! 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. All Rights Reserved. The distinctive bronze bell was labeled variously as "Bronz-O-Lite", "Red Bronze" and a "special bronze alloy". A year later, most original "F.A. 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. Slides are nickel silver, chrome-plated, drawn with one-piece stockings. Contempora Bass Trombone, Model TO-02 [SN 218481, c.1966]. It's not known if the bass trombone bell was made of a different metal alloy. 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. Reynolds Contempora Trombone w/Hard Shell Case. Cell Phone & Mobile Devices Computers Musical Instruments Audio Equipment Guns Video & TV Vintage Pro Sound Camera Equipment Copiers Power Tool Video Games Car Stereo. Please check the fields highlighted in red. Based on your location, we've changed your settings: Shipping Region: 49xxx 1958 Trombone Contempora "R" counter-weight 49858 1958 Trumpet Herald large bore It was clearly an orchestral horn: you had to kind of boss it around to get what you wanted. Reynolds models, now explicitly branded "Professional" if they weren't already. The Contempora tenor trombone was now offered in a single .515" bore size, with or without the F attachment. Reynolds Company. Reynolds, division of Scherl & Roth (Cleveland, Ohio). 633 : Trumpet : . The E valve extends the range to low B. Reynolds. The popularity of Reynolds bass trombones still lingers in the U.K., where Chris Stearn reports that Gerry McElhone (Covent Garden) used a Reynolds before retiring in the late-1990s and Leslie Lake of the English National Opera still actively uses a Contempora bass trombone on a regular basis: Les wore out his original Reynolds slide, but found another newer one. All Rights Reserved. C $254.90 shipping. Note: 1976 example shown above with "red brass bell" and no tone ring. EUR Price: $78 for 24 months with PayPal Creditopens a installment calculator layer* $78 for 24 months. Learn More. At first it tended to be the D extension, then soon it became the Eb most of the time. Correctly designed hand position and exquisite nickel silver trim. $40.00 shipping. Reynolds" monogram-style (faint) engraving. Thank you, gentlemen, for your nice replies. Trombones from Reynolds first decade of operations feature an ornate engraving pattern across the width of the bell flare. [This] instrument offers all of the advantages of a single rotor bass Bb and F trombone with three separate tuning slides. Home; Artists; Rath Products. A few things stand out in the example photo below: the minimal amount of bracing used on the F attachment tubing, the lack of a slide lock, the conventional brass bell, and the older vertical "F.A. . Contempora Corner and contemporacorner.com are not related or associated in any way to the former or current F.A. 3 0 obj Sounds like you you have a 30-m. xF)|HmM^'4B`?D]*3JKule]Ijo4v?/x9'|T9/0 263xLi>G7}lMD3Gxr'x ,L//?yELpx8B=yepz`p / r./FtyY6}cdUy. Contempora Bass Trombone, Model TO-01 [SN 257775, c.1970]. 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. White and F.E. [The Contempora TO-01] bass trombone features special rotors for the professional's professional. Model 72-X with 9" or 10" bronze bell, with the built-in slide to E. Model 78-X with double valve. Slide: chrome-plated nickel silver inner slides; brass outer slides with nickel-silver sleeves and handgrip. 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 . Complete with deluxe instrument luggage and accessories. Plays a lot like an early Conn or Holton and is a terrific all-around bass for orchestra or jazz. 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. I did a studio gig in Dallas shortly before I got [my Olds P-24G] during which I used each variation on at least one piece except maybe the E. Sometimes one just worked better than the others because of the way that particular number lay. Eventually I went to using the D most of the time. There were slight adjustments to the model specifications compared to the Cleveland-made instruments. 35000 c.1954. Germany, Reynolds, division of Scherl & Roth (Cleveland, Ohio). 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. $40.00 shipping. Both brass and sterling silver bells feature significant filigree with the latter adding inlay gold as well. Shop by category. Reynolds trombones with serial numbers after 22000 have the new brace style. Photo source: eBay. . Reynolds Co. was awarded contracts by the U.S. Army Quartermaster for band instruments, becoming "a major source of supply for the Armed Forces during World War II." 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. The new braces bear more than a passing resemblance to those made by Olds (where founder Foster A. Reynolds was working after leaving Reynolds in 1946) rather than the previously modeled King trombones. [1977 catalog] These instruments have a silverplate finish with unique engraving and a large "U.S." mark near the rim of the bell. Handslide is very good, inner tubes do not have any defects, tubes also very straight. Contempora Bass Trombone, Model 78-X [SN 59942, c.1960]. Custom. Bass Trombone - Reynolds Contempora. Olds. While it doesn't appear in a c.1963 RMC/Reynolds catalog, the "Symphony" model continued to be produced during the RMC period. Reynolds Roth Contempora Trombone with F Attachment, Restored, Vintage. Local Pickup. Thank you! The Contempora "Stereophonic" double-valve bass trombone was launched in fall 1958. Reynolds "Philharmonic" Contempora Bass Trombone. 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