Choice of large bore with 8 inch bell or medium bore with 7 inch bell. Plus a couple of small dents, but nothing that affects ts playability. The purpose of this website is to preserve the history of the F. A. Reynolds Company and the distinctive qualities of its brass instruments. IH"@9$~PN Then I pulled the slides as far as they would go: C!! Designed to satisfy the exacting demands of advanced players and music educators. Enter your search keyword . Design features ensure fast and dependable slide performance. Condition: Used Used. Includes the original hard case. 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. C $254.90 shipping. For sheer beauty of tone, perfect intonation, and easy response, the Professional is a delight to play. Now, we know they most certainly hit their mark with the Contempora Symphony! 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. It was clearly an orchestral horn: you had to kind of boss it around to get what you wanted. Blue Book Categories. Original Antique Vintage Reynolds Contempora TO-11 Brass Trombone 1969 With Case + 59.76 P&P + 59.76 P&P Holton TR158 Tenor-Bass Trombone w/ Case Screw Top Bell! Handslide is very good, this model did not have a slide lock. Bore: .500"Bell: 8" brass bellBody: brass bell; nickel-silver gooseneck, tuning slide, bracing and trim; rectangular reynolds counterweightSlide: chrome-plated nickel silver inner slides; nickel-silver outer slidesFinish: baked epoxy coating; silverplate finish standard on later horns. Premium brand in the Reynolds catalog for 30 years. 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. endobj The red-brass bell gives this instrument a richer, darker sound and excellent projection. email: password: . 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. My teacher had studied with him and brought me for a lesson and to get a new trombone. 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 . The TO-38 is precise in every register, highly responsive and flexible. Reynolds, division of Scherl & Roth (Cleveland, Ohio). [Contempora TO-12] The trombone used and recommended by advanced students and professionals. The large bore and bell provide the robust tone demanded in contemporary music. Reynolds Contempora trombone ~ Great Condition! Reynolds Contempora TO-02 Bass Trombone. One time we got together he was showing me his Bach to which he had added a second valve in Eb. 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. BR-02 Contempora: F.A. With a whopping 10" bell and 0.564" bore size, this is no small-fry! $168.00. Built in Bb, it features the double rotor valves for changes to F and E and, therefore, is in reality a "triple horn". For a limited time, save in the Gibson European Demo Shop. The new and majestic Reynolds Contempora - Supreme potentate of modern bass trombones. After Id played it for a while, he asked me what I thought of it. CO CLEVE., OH. Contempora: 20-M .458 : 4.75 : 3pup . 35000 c.1954. Vintage Reynolds bass trombones are really special. The F.A. Based on your location, we've changed your settings: Shipping Region: [1977 catalog] These instruments have a silverplate finish with unique engraving and a large "U.S." mark near the rim of the bell. This Reynolds LARGE BORE Contempora Trombone gives volume and tone quality unsurpassed. And the case design allowed the extension to be left on the instrument when packing the horn up. ROTH REYNOLDS TROMBONE VINTAGE. This horn was made in Abilene Texas between 1969-1970. He had a beautiful Reynolds Contempora bass with a Greenhoe conversion. Browse search results for Music instruments for sale in New Hope, MO. applications; the earliest recorded Contempora instrument is SN 20076 (trumpet). By continuing to use Reverb, you agree to these updates, and to our cookie policy. Kauko Kahila, Boston Symphony Orchestra, with Contempora Bass Trombone, Philharmonic Model [c.1955-56]. White. Good condition items function properly but may exhibit some wear and tear. Contempora Bass Trombone, Model TO-02 [SN 218481, c.1966]. <> Slides of nickel silver and chrome plate drawn by a new Reynolds process for absolute precision movement. 49xxx 1958 Trombone Contempora "R" counter-weight 49858 1958 Trumpet Herald large bore The Brass Exchange @ 2022 All Rights Reserved, Reynolds Contempora Bass Trombone Vintage 60's. Reynolds models were rebranded as the Reynolds Professional. The distinctive bronze bell was labeled variously as "Bronz-O-Lite", "Red Bronze" and a "special bronze alloy". 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. Both brass and sterling silver bells feature significant filigree with the latter adding inlay gold as well. Pics tell the rest of the story! Get the best deal for Trombones from the largest online selection at eBay.ca. I used it at the Scottish Opera for a year or so, then sold it on to Les. Production of both models continued into the 1970s. Make this Reynolds Contempora bass trombone yours today! Item Information. Das Instrument wurde beim Hersteller erworben, wenige Monate vor dessen traurigem Ableben.Ein 204258614434 Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. Chrome-plated and drawn stockings for perfect performance. Cell Phone & Mobile Devices Computers Musical Instruments Audio Equipment Guns Video & TV Vintage Pro Sound Camera Equipment Copiers Power Tool Video Games Car Stereo. - Powered by. Made in England Played Globally. With a classic name like Contempora in your case, you'll be ready to impress the low-brass section anytime! White and F.E. :& Trombones have been reported with bell sizes of 7", 7" and 7", and bore . There were slight adjustments to the model specifications compared to the Cleveland instruments. Contempora Corner and contemporacorner.com are not related or associated in any way to the former or current F.A. . Please feel free to email with additional questions. 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. Please message us with any questions! Compare the "Philharmonic" above with the Olds Superstar V-25 below. Germany, Has quick easy response in all registers. by spangy Tue Jul 24, 2018 6:40 pm, Post All Rights Reserved. Cell Phone & Mobile Devices Computers Musical Instruments Audio Equipment Guns Video & TV Vintage Pro Sound Camera Equipment Copiers Power Tool Video Games Car Stereo. Slides are nickel silver, chrome-plated, drawn with one-piece stockings. Reynolds Contempora TO-02 Bass Trombone. endobj Here's a very nice Reynolds Contempora Bass Trombone. or Best Offer. Finest metals, proper bracing and meticulous workmanship assure years of performance pleasure without costly maintenance. Handslide is very good, this model did not have a slide lock. Hover to zoom . Used Conn Artist Symphony Trombone with case Skip to main content. By 1976, however, the bronze bell had been replaced with "red brass" and the distinctive nickel-silver tone ring had disappeared. %PDF-1.4 It has the "R" counter-weight. Photos used with permission from Wil Salo [eBay: tubatuna]. So I can have that second valve in E, Eb, D, Db, or C - the most versatile dependent second valve anywhere. This model is a terrific horn with a great big full sound. EUR by Posaunus Tue Jul 24, 2018 10:03 pm, Post Review the model details here, then see "The Stereophonic Story" for a more detailed narrative of these changes. 30000 1952 Instruments start to be branded "Made by Roth-Reynolds" instead of "Made by F.A. By continuing to use Reverb, you agree to these updates, and to our cookie policy. Continuation of the brass-bell and sterling-bell F.A. Copyright 2004-2022 ElShaddai Edwards. 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. (Note that this is the basic script style and not the stylized trademark script from the trumpets, cornets and tenor trombones.) 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. The purpose of this website is to preserve the history of the F. A. Reynolds Company and the distinctive qualities of its brass instruments. This a very clean single trigger .565 bass trombone with single rotor and 10" Bronze Bell. 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. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. IH"v8K Photo source: eBay. Sponsored + C $69.17 shipping. The bell is a special 10-inch bronze alloy. Lightweight, compact and versatile. The popularity of Reynolds bass trombones still lingers in the U.K., where Chris Stearn reports that Gerry McElhone (Covent Garden) used a Reynolds before retiring in the late-1990s and Leslie Lake of the English National Opera still actively uses a Contempora bass trombone on a regular basis: Les wore out his original Reynolds slide, but found another newer one. Renold O. Schilke studied the Contempora design when he was thinking about marketing a trombone line under the Schilke name, but wound up designing the original Yamaha bass trombones instead. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. Solid Nickel-Silver outer slide and Tone Ring, with .515 Straight Bore. Reynolds Company. 17 watching. We played with some ideas and tried to come up with something that could be in either Eb or D so that all of us could have what we had asked for. Special 10" bronze alloy bell. Oops, looks like you forgot something. Bronz-O-Lite bell flare centers and delivers the tone. Contempora Bass Trombone, Model TO-02 [SN 309xxx, c.1976]. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Vintage Reynolds LB Contempora 1960's Trumpet at the best online prices at eBay! For example, the Olds Superstar V-25 bass trombone (shown below) is the same as the Contempora "Philharmonic" with Olds-style bracing and a silverplate finish. He still plays it. Reynolds, division of Scherl & Roth (Cleveland, Ohio). Schools, Colleges, and Conservatories, Repairs, Modifications, and Maintenance. Built in Abilene, Texas, the instrument has serial number 242 dating it to 1968 - 1969. 7 0 obj Reynolds Company. Xdl*8H) *%Fb|b|)`5=DNe8oAm`1qT5[\INakmc!$(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 Another thought: when the Contempora name was introduced in 1949, most of the original Reynolds brass instruments were simply rebranded from F.A. Reynolds continued to offer a sterling silver bell option throughout the 1950s and early 60s. Free shipping on selected items. Somewhere in the first two sentences I mentioned its striking resemblance to the Reynolds. View By Type. But because of the need to angle around, that part of the extension length was unavailable to be used as extra tuning slide length, so there just wasnt enough to pull the Eb down to D. If it had been available, he probably would have just made a separate tuning slide for it that would be left in for Eb and pulled for D. (And I wouldnt have had the Db and C modes, so Im glad it worked out that way.). Learn More, We understand the importance of online privacy and are committed to complying with the EU General Data Protection Regulation. 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. These were nice, professional-quality trombones, even if few professionals actually played them. reynolds contempora trombone. Olds and Conn, were forced to shut down instrument lines and produce wartime equipment. The old numbers were replaced with a new scheme that reflected the type of instrument. . Materials: solid nickel silver nickel-silver gooseneck, tuning slide, bracing and trim; brass "R" counterweight. $350.00 + $45.00 shipping . <> stream Both manufacturers share similar bell bracing patterns as well, with a distinctive triangle-shaped ferrule that was patented in 1938 by Reginald Olds. Acoustical design allows a fuller sound with improved response and flexibility. Trombones from Reynolds first decade of operations feature an ornate engraving pattern across the width of the bell flare. The Reynolds Professional Tenor Trombone is specifically designed for professional use. (l) Olds one-piece brace; (r) Reynolds three-piece brace. The change in engraving patterns happened around SN 9000. Photo source: eBay. Notable for easy blowing and an effortless slide action for those long, steady hours of difficult dance and symphony work. 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. 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. F.A. by PaulT Wed Jul 25, 2018 12:22 am, Post 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. Has 10" Bronze Bell. C $156.55 shipping. $999.00. Reynolds Tenor Trombone with "U.S." military engraving and silverplate finish (c.1950). But who knows how long or short it may have been. Photo source: eBay. Bore: .500". The bass trombone was evidently one of two new instruments introduced c.1949 to launch the new "Contempora" model line (along with the trumpet). F.A. The F attachment improves intonation and adds flexibility. The tone ring helps focus and project the sound without breaking up at louder volumes. The Contempora [TO-02] bass trombone has been designed for the professional and the advanced player. 40 watching. A remarkable instrument for all around performance. Trombones have been reported with bell sizes of 7", 7" and 7", and bore sizes of .480" or .500", but I haven't been able to nail down specific combinations to identify as unique models. 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