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. by PaulT Sun Jul 22, 2018 9:10 pm, Post .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. Equipped with rotary change to F and E slide for perfect intonation in low pedal tones. Reynolds trombones from the 1950s can be quite good (but to me not as good as a King 2B or 3B). 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. Reynolds company at auction, all of the Contempora trumpets, cornets, trombones and French horns were made at the Olds factory in Fullerton, Calif. Bronz-O-Lite bell flare has a distinctive nickel-silver tone control band which centers and projects the tone. According to c.1950 catalog documentation, the Contempora tenor trombone was first created with an 8" bell. Olds, though they are made with separate post and ferrule components, not Olds' patented one-piece design. Featuring a red bronze bell, it has an F attachment which extends its lower range while simultaneously offering optional slide positions. Contempora Tenor Trombone. Handslide is very good, inner tubes do not have any defects, tubes also very straight. About This Listing. Bell: 7" brass bell. Reynolds, division of Scherl & Roth (Cleveland, Ohio). The bell, in a 5/16th inch silver plated ring, is engraved, "Roth ' Reynolds Inst. Notable for easy blowing and an effortless slide action for those long, steady hours of difficult dance and symphony work. 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. The bass trombone's version of the bronze-alloy bell was introduced by c.1953see the model notes below for comments. K\Ko07-R|9yOH{p_" eqX,! Reynolds Co. becomes a division of Scherl & Roth by mid-1946. endobj 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 Perfectly balanced for lightweight feel but strongly built to withstand the wear of heavy usage by the professional trombonist. This model encompasses the same construction features as those of all fine tenor trombones produced by Reynolds. Kauko Kahila, Boston Symphony Orchestra, with Contempora Bass Trombone, Philharmonic Model [c.1955-56]. Reynolds established the F.A. endobj While it doesn't appear in a c.1963 RMC/Reynolds catalog, the "Symphony" model continued to be produced during the RMC period. Contempora Bass Trombone, Model 72 [SN 50324, c.1958]. 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. The finish is scratched & wore in several areas. 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. CO CLEVE., OH. Used Conn Artist Symphony Trombone with case Skip to main content. Buy Bass Trombones and get the best deals at the lowest prices on eBay! Plus a couple of small dents, but nothing that affects ts playability. His horn is shown in the upper left below, along with several examples of custom-made extensions that have been spotted "in the wild". Cell Phone & Mobile Devices Computers Musical Instruments Audio Equipment Guns Video & TV Vintage Pro Sound Camera Equipment Copiers Power Tool Video Games Car Stereo. Here's another custom factory horn from the mid-1950s. About This Listing. Slide: chrome-plated nickel silver inner slides; brass outer slides with nickel-silver sleeves and handgrip. He had a beautiful Reynolds Contempora bass with a Greenhoe conversion. 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.". Here's a very nice Reynolds Contempora Bass Trombone. endobj Make this Reynolds Contempora bass trombone yours today! The Contempora bass trombones were generally an exception to the homogenized approach, but finally even they couldn't escape change. $74.45 shipping. Reynolds (Cleveland, Ohio) Trombones from Reynolds' first decade of operations feature an ornate engraving pattern across the width of the bell flare. % Zigs extensions were really a very simple design. Reynolds Roth Contempora Trombone with F Attachment, Restored, Vintage. For example, the Olds Superstar V-25 bass trombone (shown below) is the same as the Contempora "Philharmonic" with Olds-style bracing and a silverplate finish. 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. Bells from the smaller instruments are more pink in color when stripped to the raw metal. Blue Book Categories. You'll find new or used products in Reynolds Brass Instruments on eBay. For the Contempora bass trombone, there was a very small bore size adjustment and the change to the baked epoxy finish (vs. clear lacquer) that Olds was using. 49xxx 1958 Trombone Contempora "R" counter-weight 49858 1958 Trumpet Herald large bore Baritone Trumpet Trombone French Horn Tuba All Types. These were nice, professional-quality trombones, even if few professionals actually played them. Trombone icons created by Freepik - Flaticon. EUR F.A. The Contempora is the majestic leader of all Bass trombones. Throughout the 1940s, F.A. 1 0 obj 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. POSAUNE MIT QUARTVENTIL - EUR 3.000,00. Reynolds Bass Trombone [SN 27978, c.1951]. Reynolds Vintage Trombones, Vintage Trumpets, B&S Trumpets, Reynolds Vintage Brass Instruments, Conn Vintage Trumpets, Holton Vintage Trumpets, xF)|HmM^'4B`?D]*3JKule]Ijo4v?/x9'|T9/0 263xLi>G7}lMD3Gxr'x ,L//?yELpx8B=yepz`p / r./FtyY6}cdUy. F.A. The main bell engraving changed from the vertical F.A. 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. After CMI purchased the assets of the F.A. A little quirky - oversize mouthpiece receivers, so Reynolds mouthpieces (with larger-than-standard shanks) fit best - if you can play them with the sound that you like. $999.00 + shipping . Quite an uncommon vintage trombone! 8 0 obj Oops, looks like you forgot something. Known serial numbers date production from between 1940 and 1952. 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. Equipped with two mouthpieces, scientifically developed and designed, and endorsed by prominent Symphony players. or Best Offer. Therefore I ended up with the only factory-made Eb extension and one of only twelve factory-made D extensions. Model 72-X with 9" or 10" bronze bell, with the built-in slide to E. Model 78-X with double valve. F.A. Based on your location, we've changed your settings: Shipping Region: Blue Book Categories. ZU VERKAUFEN! It has a nice patina. Beautiful horns with top notch workmanship. The slide was excellent. Materials: solid nickel silver nickel-silver gooseneck, tuning slide, bracing and trim; brass "R" counterweight. <> 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. Contempora Bass Trombone, "Symphony" Model [SN 78045, c.1963-64]. Reynolds Bass Trombone with USAAF military engraving and silverplate finish (c.1949). This model is a terrific horn with a great big full sound. 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. He had four of these beasts in his studio which he said had been the demo horns made for the Metropolitan Opera (NY) orchestra. 2019 Gibson SG Standard '61 Sideways Vibrola Vintage Cherry OHSC Papers Quality craftsmanship and precision engineering provide a rich, full sound. Contempora Bass Trombone, Model TO-01 [SN 257775, c.1970]. The tone ring helps focus and project the sound without breaking up at louder volumes. The restoration work was beautifully done by Corky Cain and Jim Huwe. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. Plays a lot like an early Conn or Holton and is a terrific all-around bass for orchestra or jazz. To reflect our commitment, we updated our terms and conditions. Free shipping . Solid nickel slides. Reynolds Contempora TO-02 Bass Trombone. For a limited time, save in the Gibson European Demo Shop. Has quick easy response in all registers. Ordered before 17:00, delivered tomorrow. Good condition items function properly but may exhibit some wear and tear. Accessories: case. Trombones have been reported with bell sizes of 7", 7" and 7", and bore . White and F.E. F.A. 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. [7] Professional (1952-1961, 1970s). Contempora Bass Trombone, Model 72 [SN 22236, c.1950]. 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%)]. 7 0 obj Reynolds Company. dIWKV-H0x_B$xf1" ! $68.95. Find great local deals on second-hand brass musical instruments for sale in E105SQ Shop hassle-free with Gumtree, your local buying & selling community. (l) Olds one-piece brace; (r) Reynolds three-piece brace. xm4k$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 Price: $78 for 24 months with PayPal Creditopens a installment calculator layer* $78 for 24 months. 'More carrying power, best for tonal quality, fast response, finest intonation' are the enthusiastic comments on noted symphony players such as Allen Ostrander, Louis Counihan and Kauko Kahila about their new Contempora Bass Trombones. Comes with a non-orignal case. Reynolds advertisement featuring Spud Murphy, 1941 F.A. Top artist quality with a large, straight bore for maximum sound and tone projection. Serial #846609. Thank you! It is a sentimental favorite a decent, multipurpose instrument that is essentially a compromise sort of horn. 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. Brilliant and true tenor trombone sound in all registers, yet with a bell diameter of 7 inches which permits easy filling of the instrument. This model is "easy to fill" with its medium bore and 7 inch bell. The straight bell front makes for greater projection of sound.. For a limited time, save in the Gibson European Demo Shop. 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. Rich, full, responsive tone -- superb intonation -- excellent ease of playing. 40000 1956 Reynolds "Hi-Fi" cornet introduced 1955-56 (39243 lowest serial number recorded). Both manufacturers share similar bell bracing patterns as well, with a distinctive triangle-shaped ferrule that was patented in 1938 by Reginald Olds. No dents or dings. 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. If you're after a classic vintage jazz horn this is a good one! White "King" trombones. Contempora: 20-M .458 : 4.75 : 3pup . Tuba Trumpet Trombone French Horn Cornet All Types. 1952 F. E. Olds was a manufacturer of musical instruments founded by Frank Ellsworth (F. E.) Olds in Los Angeles, California in the early 1900s. Henry Kavett recalls the following story regarding demo horns made for the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra: I bought my double valve Contempora from the legendary teacher Donald Reinhardt, in 1970. Photos used with permission from Bob Weller [eBay: fairllane57]. endobj 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. There is a lot of information about Reynolds trombones at Contempora Corner (contemporacorner.com). 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. Learn More. The bell has no damage. Well, the Eb was what I wanted in the first place, so I said Id like it. 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. Contempora trumpet SN 41902 . Photos used with permission from eBay Member: misterhiggins13. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. Both brass and sterling silver bells feature significant filigree with the latter adding inlay gold as well. I used it at the Scottish Opera for a year or so, then sold it on to Les. View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. This trombone is a beauty! Picture Information. Reynolds Contempora trombones do not have pure copper bells. Price: $44 for 24 months with PayPal Credit opens a installment calculator layer * $44 for 24 months. Find great local deals on second-hand brass musical instruments for sale in SW71SE Shop hassle-free with Gumtree, your local buying & selling community. Copyright 2004-2022 ElShaddai Edwards. New and used Trombones for sale in Juniata, Iowa on Facebook Marketplace. Has a big splashy bottom end and plays easily. Terms of Use. 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! 23000: 1950: 30000: 1952: Instruments start to be branded "Made by Roth-Reynolds" instead of "Made by . The TO-38 is precise in every register, highly responsive and flexible. (Note that this is the basic script style and not the stylized trademark script from the trumpets, cornets and tenor trombones.) Reynolds: Baritone: 1964 - 1979: Warsip just kind of smiled and said that Id pay for that down the road. In most cases, a horn would come off the production line and become either a Reynolds- or Olds-branded instrument based on detailing and finish. The single rotor converts the normal B bass trombone to F. Separate F tuning slide and an E slide with adjustable stop guage. C $177.77 + C $56.06 shipping. <> Reynolds developed a reputation for his instruments' excellent acoustics and superior craftsmanship. by Posaunus Tue Jul 24, 2018 10:03 pm, Post After CMI purchased the assets to Reynolds, trumpets, cornets, trombones and French horns were made at the Olds factory in Fullerton, Calif. There are numerous scratches and scuffs in the lacquer, with some tarnishing showing it's age of 40+ years. [6] Contempora (1949-1979). 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. 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. He snatched the horn from me and stomped off. 633 : Trumpet : . <> stream Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. Complete with deluxe instrument luggage and accessories. 23000 1950. Sometime after Richards Music purchased Reynolds in 1961, the product catalog was renumbered. French Horn Trumpet Trombone Tuba Cornet All Types. Add to Cart Quick view. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. Photo source: eBay. Finland, Designed for beauty and rugged durability with nickel silver trimmings and Bronz-o-lyte bell. This allowed brass and nickel-silver components to be mixed or matched on different models. Reynolds Company. Terms of Use. After Id played it for a while, he asked me what I thought of it. For now, I've chosen to use the first-known model number, 70 (from a c.1949 catalog). Germany, Bell is special bronze alloy. The Contempora brand was introduced in 1949 according to the trademark application. The purpose of this website is to preserve the history of the F. A. Reynolds Company and the distinctive qualities of its brass instruments. Vintage F Reynolds Trombone s#17270 w/ tweed case for parts repair . 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). Reynolds Contempora; Cleveland; .500 bore. Reynolds continued to offer a sterling silver bell option throughout the 1950s and early 60s. So unless I was using the horn in its original setting, I only had one extra piece kicking around. C $964.12 Music Center of Kansas City Bore: .520" (large) Bell: 8" bronze alloy bell with nickel-silver tone ring. Contempora Bass Trombone, Model TO-01 [SN A41211, c.1979]. Bass Trombone - Reynolds Contempora. 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. The Contempora Trombone embodies every desirable feature fine trombonists require [and] produces a superior tenor trombone tone. MINTY! This Reynolds LARGE BORE Contempora Trombone gives volume and tone quality unsurpassed. The characteristic bronze-alloy bell and "Contempora" engraving would come later. Contempora Corner and contemporacorner.com are not related or associated in any way to the former or current F.A. AmericanListed features safe and local classifieds for everything you need! C $254.90 shipping. It should come as no surprise that early Reynolds trombones share many visual characteristics with contemporary H.N. Continuation of the brass-bell and sterling-bell F.A. The Reynolds Contempora bass trombone was born of a huge necessity for a light-sounding low-pitch trombone. Reynolds "Professional" Tenor Trombone with Sterling Silver Bell. Reynolds Contempora trombone ~ Great Condition! 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 . Also included is a Bach 12C mouthpiece. Trombone : Reynolds : 70 : 32431 : 1957 .500 bore Bell 7 1/2 engraving Reynolds / MADE BY ROTH-REYNOLDS INST. 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