Currency: By 1976, however, the bronze bell had been replaced with "red brass" and the distinctive nickel-silver tone ring had disappeared. Both brass and sterling silver bells feature significant filigree with the latter adding inlay gold as well. Alto Trombone; Bb Tenor Trombone; Bb/F Tenor Trombone; Bass Trombones; Contrabass Trombones; 00 Series. '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. or Best Offer. No service needed to improve playability. (Note that this is the basic script style and not the stylized trademark script from the trumpets, cornets and tenor trombones.) C $964.12 Contempora Corner and contemporacorner.com are not related or associated in any way to the former or current F.A. :& 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. 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. 1(PJ 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 : Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care. Learn More. 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). 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. There is no engraving inside the bell. He still plays it. Enter your search keyword . Reynolds Company. Bells from the smaller instruments are more pink in color when stripped to the raw metal. Minimum purchase required. Germany, F.A. The E valve extends the range to low B. Used Rath R9 Bb/F/Gb/D Professional Bass Trombone in lacquer. This allowed brass and nickel-silver components to be mixed or matched on different models. White. En 1965, la socit a t rachete par la Seeburg Corporation de Eastlake (Ohio), et le nom est devenu King Musical Instruments . Local Pickup. Now, we know they most certainly hit their mark with the Contempora Symphony! Reynolds trombones with triggers and F attachments, valve trombones and bass trombones were evidently not produced until the late 1940s and 1950s, under the guidance and ownership of Scherl & Roth. 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. Photo source: eBay. Based on your location, we've changed your settings: Shipping Region: 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.". Bronz-O-Lite bell flare centers and delivers the tone. Oops, looks like you forgot something. F.A. According to c.1950 catalog documentation, the Contempora tenor trombone was first created with an 8" bell. FE-11 Contempora Single: F.A. Circa 1976, the distinctive Contempora bronze bells were replaced with standard red brass. Some lacquer wear but it looks more like aging not wear. Dependent triggers in F and E. This horn has just been serviced and plays well as is. 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. $74.45 shipping. He had four of these beasts in his studio which he said had been the demo horns made for the Metropolitan Opera (NY) orchestra. These are sought after by jazz players due to their unique bronze-alloy bell. It has a nice patina. French Horn Trumpet Trombone Tuba Cornet All Types. 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.] . Picture Information. Photo source: eBay. 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. After CMI purchased the assets to Reynolds, trumpets, cornets, trombones and French horns were made at the Olds factory in Fullerton, Calif. Contempora Tenor Trombone. . Sometime after Richards Music purchased Reynolds in 1961, the product catalog was renumbered. A year later, most original "F.A. endobj Eventually I went to using the D most of the time. Reynolds Bass Trombone with USAAF military engraving and silverplate finish (c.1951). Accessories: case. Custom. Learn More, We understand the importance of online privacy and are committed to complying with the EU General Data Protection Regulation. You'll find new or used products in Reynolds Brass Instruments on eBay. Trombone icons created by Freepik - Flaticon. All Rights Reserved. TB-16 Contempora: F.A. 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. Das Instrument wurde beim Hersteller erworben, wenige Monate vor dessen traurigem Ableben.Ein 204258614434 Reynolds Tenor Trombone with "U.S." military engraving and silverplate finish (c.1950). Thank you! Finland, [Contempora TO-12] The trombone used and recommended by advanced students and professionals. Beautiful vintage craftsmanship you don't see these days, tone ring and R shaped counterweight. or Best Offer. The latter does not appear to have added the Sterling designation. endobj 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. 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. Reynolds Contempora TO-11 trombone 1969 CUSTOM RESTORE Silver or Lacquer King MP. Continue to love your Contempora (almost certainly a Model 30-M). 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. Condition:--not specified. Reynolds: Baritone: 1964 - 1979: Comes with a non-orignal case. 2019 Gibson SG Standard '61 Sideways Vibrola Vintage Cherry OHSC Papers $350.00 + $45.00 shipping . 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. Item Information. Contempora Bass Trombone, Model TO-01 [SN 257775, c.1970]. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. To the best of knowledge, the instrument specifications did not change, just the model numbers. Reynolds "Philharmonic" Contempora Bass Trombone. trombone. Reynolds Co. becomes a division of Scherl & Roth by mid-1946. This trombone originally 204246400543 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 Contempora TO-02 Bass Trombone. Handslide is very good, this model did not have a slide lock. No dents or dings. The Brass Exchange isyour trusted resource where you can buy, sell & trade used trombones and other brass instruments. bass trombone, french horns, low brass, baritones, alto horns, mellophones, etc. To the best of knowledge, the instrument specifications did not change, just the model numbers. The Brass Exchange @ 2022 All Rights Reserved, Reynolds Contempora Bass Trombone Vintage 60's. Olds. Used Conn Artist Symphony Trombone with case Skip to main content. So he ended up having to make a separate D extension to satisfy those who wanted the D. The D, of course, is just a longer version of the Eb extension. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Vintage Reynolds LB Contempora 1960's Trumpet at the best online prices at eBay! Slides of nickel silver and chrome plate drawn by a new Reynolds process for absolute precision movement. Reynolds Contempora TO-02 Bass Trombone. Copyright 2023 B.A.C. <> The purpose of this website is to preserve the history of the F. A. Reynolds Company and the distinctive qualities of its brass instruments. Thank you, gentlemen, for your nice replies. <> stream Reynolds Contempora trombone ~ Great Condition! Sponsored + C $69.17 shipping. Contempora Corner and contemporacorner.com are not related or associated in any way to the former or current F.A. Reynolds, division of Scherl & Roth (Cleveland, Ohio). But where Reynolds trumpets and cornets are related to the H.N. 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. Finally, Fred Land has an example of c.1951 Contempora tenor trombone with the characteristic bronze bell, but without a nickel-silver tone ring. 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. 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