Reynolds Contempora Tenor Trombone with F Attachment, Reynolds (Fullerton, Calif.; Abilene, Texas). Choice of large bore with 8 inch bell or medium bore with 7 inch bell. Item Information. Contempora Bass Trombone, Model TO-02 [SN 218481, c.1966]. Model 72-X with 9" or 10" bronze bell, with the built-in slide to E. Model 78-X with double valve. by Posaunus Tue Jul 24, 2018 10:03 pm, Post The E tuning slide was pulled out, the extension angled around the F tubing above it, then the tuning slide was inserted into the end. Photos used with permission from Bob Weller [eBay: fairllane57]. 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. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. Contempora Corner and contemporacorner.com are not related or associated in any way to the former or current F.A. Learn More. Contempora Bass Trombone, Model TO-01 [SN 257775, c.1970]. Thank you, gentlemen, for your nice replies. White. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. Reynolds Co. becomes a division of Scherl & Roth by mid-1946. No service needed to improve playability. My teacher had studied with him and brought me for a lesson and to get a new trombone. For now, I've chosen to use the first-known model number, 70 (from a c.1949 catalog). I started off using the Eb extension most of the time and playing around with the D some. EUR Photos used with permission from eBay Member: misterhiggins13. By continuing to use Reverb, you agree to these updates, and to our cookie policy. 40 watching. 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. This instrument has recently been serviced and ultrasonically cleaned. The TO-12 (with F attachment) was missing in the 1977 catalog and both models were absent from a 1978 price list. Currency: Reynolds Contempora trombones do not have pure copper bells. Hed shrug it off with an Im working on it.. or Best Offer. I was told that it is a big bore trombone, without the F attachment. 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. 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. Comes with a non-orignal case. Has quick easy response in all registers. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. AmericanListed features safe and local classifieds for everything you need! 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 . The single rotor converts the normal B bass trombone to F. Separate F tuning slide and an E slide with adjustable stop guage. Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care. Photos used with permission from David Otey, Horn Haven Music (eBay ID: schnook64). Minimum purchase required. FE-11 Contempora Single: F.A. Free shipping on selected items. Reynolds Company. Body: nickel-silver gooseneck, tuning slide, bracing and trim; brass "R" counterweight. [6] Contempora (1949-1979). Especially notable are the new brace and grip patterns, as well as the adoption of a bronze alloy for the Contempora instruments. Contempora Bass Trombone, Model 72 [SN 22236, c.1950]. The late-model Professional trombone was made at the Olds plant in Fullerton between 1971-75. Note: This instrument has not been . Built in Bb, it features the double rotor valves for changes to F and E and, therefore, is in reality a "triple horn". [1977 catalog] These instruments have a silverplate finish with unique engraving and a large "U.S." mark near the rim of the bell. 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. Reynolds Contempora TO-02 Bass Trombone. Kauko Kahila, Boston Symphony Orchestra, with Contempora Bass Trombone, Philharmonic Model [c.1955-56]. This horn was made in Abilene Texas between 1969-1970. Reynolds Roth Contempora Trombone with F Attachment, Restored, Vintage + C $116.36 shipping . Complete with deluxe instrument luggage and accessories. No dents or dings. C $219.19 shipping. 48 watching. 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. Reynolds Contempora Trombone w/Hard Shell Case. Lightweight, compact and versatile. It does 275708219446 Blue Book Categories. . Review the model details here, then see "The Stereophonic Story" for a more detailed narrative of these changes. To reflect our commitment, we updated our terms and conditions. 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. Olds. 23000: 1950: 30000: 1952: Instruments start to be branded "Made by Roth-Reynolds" instead of "Made by . Being such a great sounding horn, its amazing how new this item looks! 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. En 1965, la socit a t rachete par la Seeburg Corporation de Eastlake (Ohio), et le nom est devenu King Musical Instruments . Oldsbut the trombone that the Reynolds company is most known for was developed under a different hand. 11 0 obj $168.00. The characteristic bronze-alloy bell and "Contempora" engraving would come later. Production of both models continued into the 1970s. 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. Blue Book Categories. 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. Learn More. Wish I had purchased it when I had the chance. Finest metals, proper bracing and meticulous workmanship assure years of performance pleasure without costly maintenance. Currency: Bore measures .515; 8" bell. 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. Over a period of twenty-five years, I have tried eight or nine different makes and I find the Reynolds vastly superiorin balance, tonal quality, ease of playing, slide action, and all-around performance. Reynolds Tenor Trombone with "U.S." military engraving and silverplate finish (c.1947), F.A. The bell has no damage. F.A. Has a big splashy bottom end and plays easily. 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. 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. endobj Contempora Corner and contemporacorner.com are not related or associated in any way to the former or current F.A. There are engravings around the bell rim where the ring would be. Norman Rowe recalls the story: I was the head tour guide at the Olds factory in Fullerton from 1967-1971 while a student at Cal-State Fullerton. Reynolds". 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. 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. Made in England Played Globally. Handslide is very good, inner tubes do not have any defects, tubes also very straight. Slides of nickel silver and chrome plate drawn by a new Reynolds process for absolute precision movement. 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. We played with some ideas and tried to come up with something that could be in either Eb or D so that all of us could have what we had asked for. The purpose of this website is to preserve the history of the F. A. Reynolds Company and the distinctive qualities of its brass instruments. Germany, The slide was excellent. The purpose of this website is to preserve the history of the F. A. Reynolds Company and the distinctive qualities of its brass instruments. Photos used with permission from ElShaddai Edwards. Finland, Reynolds Contempora; Cleveland; .500 bore. Thank you! Trombone icons created by Freepik - Flaticon. The valve action assures rapid response and assists in increased articulation. Finish: clear lacquer finish. Reynolds "Stereophonic" Contempora Bass Trombone. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. Original Antique Vintage Reynolds Contempora TO-11 Brass Trombone 1969 With Case . Somewhere in the first two sentences I mentioned its striking resemblance to the Reynolds. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. The finish is scratched & wore in several areas. Please check the fields highlighted in red. Reynolds "Professional" Tenor Trombone with Sterling Silver Bell. All Rights Reserved. [Contempora TO-12] The trombone used and recommended by advanced students and professionals. In the early 1950's, symphony members started playing with new ideas and bore/bell size combinations to find exactly what they were missing. 633 : Trumpet : . Tony Herrara sent in photos of this unique c.1956 Contempora trombone, which has a tenor trombone sized bell (8") but features the F attachment of the "Philharmonic" bass trombone with the dual tuning slides for F and E tuning (to enable the low C and B notes). With a whopping 10" bell and 0.564" bore size, this is no small-fry! For sheer beauty of tone, perfect intonation, and easy response, the Professional is a delight to play. F.A. ZU VERKAUFEN! Browse search results for Music instruments for sale in New Hope, MO. SHOP +44 (0) 1484 660555; [email protected]; SHOP. Accessories: case. Photos used with permission from Wil Salo [eBay: tubatuna]. Sometime after Richards Music purchased Reynolds in 1961, the product catalog was renumbered. Ordered before 17:00, delivered tomorrow. The Contempora tenor trombone was now offered in a single .515" bore size, with or without the F attachment. Slides are nickel silver, chrome-plated, drawn with one-piece stockings. Reynolds: French Horn: 1961 - 1979: Description: . Photo source: eBay. Condition:--not specified. By continuing to use Reverb, you agree to these updates, and to our cookie policy. applications; the earliest recorded Contempora instrument is SN 20076 (trumpet). Design features ensure fast and dependable slide performance. CO CLEVE., OH. Vintage Reynolds bass trombones are really special. 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. The new braces resemble those used by F.E. Free shipping for many products! Free shipping for many products! It has a nice patina. Oops, looks like you forgot something. Medium large bore with 8 bell produces fine bass trombone sound with a minimum of effort. Used Rath R9 Bb/F/Gb/D Professional Bass Trombone in lacquer. C $177.77 + C $56.06 shipping. Valuation Reports for Used F.A. by PaulT Sun Jul 22, 2018 9:10 pm, Post POSAUNE MIT QUARTVENTIL - EUR 3.000,00. $40.00 shipping. Reynolds valve and slide trombone Bb (sib) $85.00 shipping. Reynolds: Tuba: 1964 - 1969: <> Perfectly balanced for lightweight feel but strongly built to withstand the wear of heavy usage by the professional trombonist. F.A. HawaiiTromboneGuy wrote: Mon Sep 19, 2022 8:09 pm One of the most beautiful trombones that I've ever seen belonged to a now deceased friend of mine. Top artist quality with a large, straight bore for maximum sound and tone projection. These contracts allowed the relatively new company to continue focusing on making band instruments when more-established manufacturers, e.g., F.E. The Reynolds trombone is the result of forty years' intensive study and experiments, embodying the most desirable features of construction which these years of experience have proven to be of value. Bell Diameter in inches:10. Local Pickup. (Note that this is the basic script style and not the stylized trademark script from the trumpets, cornets and tenor trombones.) 35000 c.1954. FOR SALE! Zigs extensions were really a very simple design. Contempora Corner and contemporacorner.com are not related or associated in any way to the former or current F.A. The change in engraving patterns happened around SN 9000. Photo source: eBay. A Bass Trombone played and enthusiastically endorsed by symphony players in this and foreign countries. or Best Offer. But who knows how long or short it may have been. Bells from the smaller instruments are more pink in color when stripped to the raw metal. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Bach Model 50BO Stradivarius Professional Bass Trombone SN 222429 OPEN BOX at the best online prices at eBay! The old numbers were replaced with a new scheme that reflected the type of instrument. The Contempora is the majestic leader of all Bass trombones. Special 10" bronze alloy bell. Serial number 22000 (c.1949) marks the approximate change to the updated brace design. He had four of these beasts in his studio which he said had been the demo horns made for the Metropolitan Opera (NY) orchestra. Baritone Trumpet Trombone French Horn Tuba All Types. F.A. This model is "easy to fill" with its medium bore and 7 inch bell. Made in England Played Globally. Photo source: eBay. email: password: . Contempora: 30-M .500 : 7.5 : Slide . dIWKV-H0x_B$xf1" ! Reynolds Vintage Trombones, Vintage Trumpets, B&S Trumpets, Reynolds Vintage Brass Instruments, Conn Vintage Trumpets, Holton Vintage Trumpets, This model is a terrific horn with a great big full sound. Played "as is", this can affect tuning and response, especially in the higher registers. This trombone is a beauty! The bell, in a 5/16th inch silver plated ring, is engraved, "Roth ' Reynolds Inst. 30000 1952 Instruments start to be branded "Made by Roth-Reynolds" instead of "Made by F.A. Chrome-plated and drawn stockings for perfect performance. Contempora trumpet SN 41902 . For a limited time, save in the Gibson European Demo ShopUp to 25% off select Gibson guitarsShop now, View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. Warsip just kind of smiled and said that Id pay for that down the road. I did, of course, and it turned out that since I approached him with the extension idea, they had received letters from three owners of TO-01s (if I remember correctly, one was from New Orleans, one from St. Louis, and the other from somewhere in Ohio) who wanted the same thing, except they had all asked for extensions in D. So now it wasnt such a crazy idea after all and he was ready to get serious about it. C $964.12 Bore: .565" (.585" rotor)Bell: 10"Materials: red-brass 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; second tuning slide to E; 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. Here is a Conn Coprion bell (left) and a stripped c.1958 Contempora bass bell (right): Reynolds "Philharmonic" Contempora Bass Trombone (introduced c.1955-56), Bore: .564"Bell: 9" or 10"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; second tuning slide to E; 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 has the "R" counter-weight. However, he appears to have only made straight tenor trombone models in his brief time at his own company. The design also allowed the two extensions to fit into each other and become the Db and C configurations. Trombone : Reynolds : 70 : 32431 : 1957 .500 bore Bell 7 1/2 engraving Reynolds / MADE BY ROTH-REYNOLDS INST. 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