\xCrPfbYpoCDC[LIo :Ch|^WP$Cpi7f$!(U73 de55">9It[%C&G2C[m -{ygI|nHfP=qFu:9MKfB, [ NR' # All our instruments are personally refurbished and maintained by our in-house technician. To the best of knowledge, the instrument specifications did not change, just the model numbers. It just wouldnt work, so he decided to produce a run of twelve D extensions and offered me one of them. TB-16 Contempora: F.A. Reynolds "Stereophonic" Contempora Double-Valve Bass Trombone (introduced 1958), Bore: .564"Bell: 10"Materials: bronze-alloy bell; brass main tuning crook and 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 clear lacquer finish. Body: nickel-silver gooseneck, tuning slide, bracing and trim; brass R counterweight, Slide: chrome-plated nickel silver inner slides; brass outer slides with nickel-silver sleeves and handgrip. The distinctive bronze bell was labeled variously as "Bronz-O-Lite", "Red Bronze" and a "special bronze alloy". Handslide is very good, this model did not have a slide lock. Trombone Reynolds Emperor With Case. The F attachment extends the range, while increasing slide facility. Some lacquer wear. Bells from the smaller instruments are more pink in color when stripped to the raw metal. Baritone Trumpet Trombone French Horn Tuba All Types. By continuing to use Reverb, you agree to these updates, and to our cookie policy. Instrument is in good. or Best Offer. 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. CO CLEVE., OH. I started off using the Eb extension most of the time and playing around with the D some. Has 10" Bronze Alloy Bell, .565 Bass bore, single rotary valve. EUR Terms of Use. A 'triple horn' in Bb with two rotor valves for changes to F and E. Separate tuning slide for each section keep you permanently in tune. The straight bell front makes for greater projection of sound.. Finish: clear lacquer finish. There are engravings around the bell rim where the ring would be. Reynolds: Tuba: 1964 - 1969: Olds trombones than the King trombones produced by H.N. 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. The design also allowed the two extensions to fit into each other and become the Db and C configurations. Contempora Corner and contemporacorner.com are not related or associated in any way to the former or current F.A. EUR Especially notable are the new brace and grip patterns, as well as the adoption of a bronze alloy for the Contempora instruments. 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. Olds. Contempora Bass Trombone, Model TO-01 [SN 257775, c.1970]. Contempora Bass Trombone, Model 78-X [SN 59942, c.1960]. I have one one also that I like. Trombone icons created by Freepik - Flaticon. 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. [This] instrument offers all of the advantages of a single rotor bass Bb and F trombone with three separate tuning slides. By 1976, however, the bronze bell had been replaced with "red brass" and the distinctive nickel-silver tone ring had disappeared. [1977 catalog] These instruments have a silverplate finish with unique engraving and a large "U.S." mark near the rim of the bell. AmericanListed features safe and local classifieds for everything you need! 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. 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 The Contempora Trombone embodies every desirable feature fine trombonists require [and] produces a superior tenor trombone tone. View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. Ordered before 17:00, delivered tomorrow. Reynolds Roth Contempora Trombone with F Attachment, Restored, Vintage. In 1970, Reynolds fully merged production lines with Olds in Fullerton. The characteristic bronze-alloy bell and "Contempora" engraving would come later. To the best of knowledge, the instrument specifications did not change, just the model numbers. Thank you! Circa 1949, Reynolds redesigned the bracing on the trombone line. 40 watching. Would make an excellent first bass for any player looking to use as a practice tool (tenor guys looking to . Browse search results for Music instruments for sale in New Hope, MO. Condition:--not specified. The main bell engraving changed from the vertical F.A. 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. Slide: chrome-plated nickel silver inner slides; brass outer slides with nickel-silver sleeves and handgrip. It does 275708219446 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. Bore measures .515; 8" bell. 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 Vintage Trombones, Vintage Trumpets, B&S Trumpets, Reynolds Vintage Brass Instruments, Conn Vintage Trumpets, Holton Vintage Trumpets, There were slight adjustments to the model specifications compared to the Cleveland-made instruments. All Rights Reserved. For sheer beauty of tone, perfect intonation, and easy response, the Professional is a delight to play. F.A. Kauko Kahila, Boston Symphony Orchestra, with Contempora Bass Trombone, Philharmonic Model [c.1955-56]. Reynolds Bass Trombone with USAAF military engraving and silverplate finish (c.1948-49). Photo source: eBay. 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 has recently been serviced and ultrasonically cleaned. The single rotor converts the normal B bass trombone to F. Separate F tuning slide and an E slide with adjustable stop guage. Reynolds Contempora TO-11 trombone 1969 CUSTOM RESTORE Silver or Lacquer King MP. the King Master cornet, the Contempora tenor trombones have more in common with F.E. Correctly balanced to insure tireless playing. This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. [The Contempora TO-01] bass trombone features special rotors for the professional's professional. Materials: solid nickel silver nickel-silver gooseneck, tuning slide, bracing and trim; brass "R" counterweight. Pics tell the rest of the story! IH"@9$~PN The larger-bore Contempora tenor trombone was available with a rotary valve and F attachment beginning in the mid-1950s. Learn More. Add to cart. Has been kept in a closet since. 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. This distinctive instrument features a Red Bronze Bell. applications; the earliest recorded Contempora instrument is SN 20076 (trumpet). The Contempora TO-12 is the ultimate in F attachment trombones. frk Find great local deals on second-hand brass musical instruments for sale in E105SQ Shop hassle-free with Gumtree, your local buying & selling community. It has the "R" counter-weight. About This Listing. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. The Contempora Bass Trombone possesses a sonorous, penetrating bass tone quality throughout its full range. Another thought: when the Contempora name was introduced in 1949, most of the original Reynolds brass instruments were simply rebranded from F.A. Reynolds Contempora trombones do not have pure copper bells. 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. The Contempora is the majestic leader of all Bass trombones. The F attachment improves intonation and adds flexibility. The Contempora line launched in 1949 with new trumpet and bass trombone models, followed by cornet and tenor trombone. Browse search results for Music instruments for sale in Seagoville, TX. Handslide is very good, this model did not have a slide lock. Co. ' Cleveland Ohio U S A". The top artist-grade tenor trombone in the Reynolds line with all of the features expected by the professional. 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. (Mine was still in E, of course.) 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, division of Scherl & Roth (Cleveland, Ohio). 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. One time we got together he was showing me his Bach to which he had added a second valve in Eb. By continuing to use Reverb, you agree to these updates, and to our cookie policy. <> The F.A. 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