Reynolds advertisement featuring Spud Murphy, 1941 F.A. Schools, Colleges, and Conservatories, Repairs, Modifications, and Maintenance. White and F.E. To the best of knowledge, the instrument specifications did not change, just the model numbers. These are sought after by jazz players due to their unique bronze-alloy bell. by Davidus1 Wed Jul 25, 2018 7:50 pm, Powered by phpBB Forum Software phpBB Limited, Style by Arty - phpBB 3.3 by MrGaby % Model 72-X with 9" or 10" bronze bell, with the built-in slide to E. Model 78-X with double valve. It just wouldnt work, so he decided to produce a run of twelve D extensions and offered me one of them. The corresponding catalog description includes this line: "Reynolds has long been conscious of the need for a new and better bass trombone, but would never approve its manufacture until", suggesting that Contempora represented the company's first and long-awaited step in making a bass trombone. This a very clean single trigger .565 bass trombone with single rotor and 10" Bronze Bell. The latter does not appear to have added the Sterling designation. Add to Cart Quick view. Free shipping for many products! The finish is scratched & wore in several areas. Pics tell the rest of the story! En 1965, la socit a t rachete par la Seeburg Corporation de Eastlake (Ohio), et le nom est devenu King Musical Instruments . Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. 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 TO-38 is precise in every register, highly responsive and flexible. By continuing to use Reverb, you agree to these updates, and to our cookie policy. The F.A. <> Learn More. Bells that have been stripped of lacquer have a deeper purple color, very similar to a Conn Coprion bell, which was made of 100% copper. 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.". ROTH REYNOLDS TROMBONE VINTAGE. Free shipping for many products! Reynolds developed a reputation for his instruments' excellent acoustics and superior craftsmanship. F.A. [This] instrument offers all of the advantages of a single rotor bass Bb and F trombone with three separate tuning slides. The bass trombone's version of the bronze-alloy bell was introduced by c.1953see the model notes below for comments. Reynolds Company. The bell, in a 5/16th inch silver plated ring, is engraved, "Roth ' Reynolds Inst. Reynolds Contempora Bass Tromobone made in the 1960's. Sometime after Richards Music purchased Reynolds in 1961, the product catalog was renumbered. Reynolds Bass Trombone [SN 27978, c.1951]. Terms of Use. Used Rath R9 Bb/F/Gb/D Professional Bass Trombone in lacquer. Reynolds Tenor Trombone with "U.S." military engraving and silverplate finish (c.1950). Reynolds Company. Buy Bass Trombones and get the best deals at the lowest prices on eBay! 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. There is a lot of information about Reynolds trombones at Contempora Corner (contemporacorner.com). This allowed brass and nickel-silver components to be mixed or matched on different models. F.A. Please feel free to email with additional questions. 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. Medium large bore with 8 bell produces fine bass trombone sound with a minimum of effort. Compare the "Philharmonic" above with the Olds Superstar V-25 below. Premium brand in the Reynolds catalog for 30 years. It is a sentimental favorite a decent, multipurpose instrument that is essentially a compromise sort of horn. $350.00 + $45.00 shipping . Reynolds valve and slide trombone Bb (sib) $85.00 shipping. 40000 1956 Reynolds "Hi-Fi" cornet introduced 1955-56 (39243 lowest serial number recorded). The new and majestic Reynolds Contempora - Supreme potentate of modern bass trombones. 30000 1952 Instruments start to be branded "Made by Roth-Reynolds" instead of "Made by F.A. Reynolds "Professional" Tenor Trombone with Sterling Silver Bell. Therefore I ended up with the only factory-made Eb extension and one of only twelve factory-made D extensions. Trumpet and cornet Serial Number Ye. There are numerous scratches and scuffs in the lacquer, with some tarnishing showing it's age of 40+ years. Would make an excellent first bass for any player looking to use as a practice tool (tenor guys looking to open their low register) and of course for actual use in any ensemble. <> stream The Contempora [TO-02] bass trombone has been designed for the professional and the advanced player. Reynolds Contempora Tenor Trombone T0-11 with case . Chrome-plated and drawn stockings for perfect performance. Click to enlarge. Then, about ten years ago, I sold him an early Reynolds bass that was in as new condition. It was clearly an orchestral horn: you had to kind of boss it around to get what you wanted. trombone. $850.00. Reynolds Contempora trombones do not have pure copper bells. Contempora features Bronz-o-lyte bell, nickel silver trim and fine slide action built for a lifetime of accurate and dependable service. During my time in Fullerton I did some gigs with Jeff Reynolds (prior to his L.A. Philharmonic days). Has a big splashy bottom end and plays easily. Has a bell diameter of 8 inches. F. E. Olds was a manufacturer of musical instruments founded by Frank Ellsworth (F. E.) Olds in Los Angeles, California in the early 1900s. I had bought the instrument from the widow of Harry Spain, longtime bass trombonist with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, who had used it for a short time in the sixties, then stored it. Wish I had purchased it when I had the chance. 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. White small brass that Foster Reynolds designed, e.g. And by using the original E tuning slide, no additional extra parts were needed. Special 10" bronze alloy bell. Would make an excellent first bass for any player looking to use as a practice tool (tenor guys looking to . Blue Book Categories. 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. Contempora Corner and contemporacorner.com are not related or associated in any way to the former or current F.A. The E valve extends the range to low B. SHOP +44 (0) 1484 660555; sales@rathtrombones.com; SHOP. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. Finally, Fred Land has an example of c.1951 Contempora tenor trombone with the characteristic bronze bell, but without a nickel-silver tone ring. 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). Perfectly balanced for lightweight feel but strongly built to withstand the wear of heavy usage by the professional trombonist. However, he appears to have only made straight tenor trombone models in his brief time at his own company. Learn More. All Rights Reserved. 633 : Trumpet : . 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. 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. Learn More. With a whopping 10" bell and 0.564" bore size, this is no small-fry! Then I pulled the slides as far as they would go: C!! Handslide is very good, this model did not have a slide lock. bass trombone, french horns, low brass, baritones, alto horns, mellophones, etc. Contempora Corner and contemporacorner.com are not related or associated in any way to the former or current F.A. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. Handslide is very good, inner tubes do not have any defects, tubes also very straight. 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. 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. Beautiful horns with top notch workmanship. Reynolds" monogram-style (faint) engraving. 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. 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. Kauko Kahila, Boston Symphony Orchestra, with Contempora Bass Trombone, Philharmonic Model [c.1955-56]. No service needed to improve playability. Reynolds Contempora TO-02 Bass Trombone. Reynolds: French Horn: 1961 - 1979: Description: . For a limited time, save in the Gibson European Demo Shop. +5cdq+^jF 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 trombones made c.1952 and later (serial number 30000) are marked Made by Roth-Reynolds instead of F.A. F.A. 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 For now, I've chosen to use the first-known model number, 70 (from a c.1949 catalog). Learn More, We understand the importance of online privacy and are committed to complying with the EU General Data Protection Regulation. Reynolds Contempora TO-11 trombone 1969 CUSTOM RESTORE Silver or Lacquer King MP. The TO-12 (with F attachment) was missing in the 1977 catalog and both models were absent from a 1978 price list. Oldsbut the trombone that the Reynolds company is most known for was developed under a different hand. Olds and Conn, were forced to shut down instrument lines and produce wartime equipment. Cell Phone & Mobile Devices Computers Musical Instruments Audio Equipment Guns Video & TV Vintage Pro Sound Camera Equipment Copiers Power Tool Video Games Car Stereo. Photo source: eBay. The Reynolds Contempora bass trombone was born of a huge necessity for a light-sounding low-pitch trombone. This trombone originally 204246400543 Bore: .565"Bell: 10"Materials: bronze-alloy 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. I know it had a leaderpipe because my mouthpiece fit the receiver. FOR SALE! . His horn is shown in the upper left below, along with several examples of custom-made extensions that have been spotted "in the wild". Slide: chrome-plated nickel-silver inner slides; brass outer slides with nickel-silver mouthpiece receiver and hand grips. The main bell engraving changed from the vertical F.A. But where Reynolds trumpets and cornets are related to the H.N. C $150.74 shipping. 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