The valve action assures rapid response and assists in increased articulation. $999.00. Bore: .500". View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. Circa 1949, Reynolds redesigned the bracing on the trombone line. Bell: 7" brass bell. 35000 c.1954. $74.45 shipping. A Bass Trombone played and enthusiastically endorsed by symphony players in this and foreign countries. Learn More. Home; Artists; Rath Products. Reynolds Contempora trombones do not have pure copper bells. Plays a lot like an early Conn or Holton and is a terrific all-around bass for orchestra or jazz. The change in engraving patterns happened around SN 9000. Bore measures .515; 8" bell. Please check the fields highlighted in red. The Reynolds Contempora bass trombone was born of a huge necessity for a light-sounding low-pitch trombone. The TO-38 is precise in every register, highly responsive and flexible. 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. 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. Perfectly balanced for lightweight feel but strongly built to withstand the wear of heavy usage by the professional trombonist. While it doesn't appear in a c.1963 RMC/Reynolds catalog, the "Symphony" model continued to be produced during the RMC period. <> In the early 1950's, symphony members started playing with new ideas and bore/bell size combinations to find exactly what they were missing. FE-11 Contempora Single: F.A. Good condition items function properly but may exhibit some wear and tear. The old numbers were replaced with a new scheme that reflected the type of instrument. Serial number 22000 (c.1949) marks the approximate change to the updated brace design. Vintage REYNOLDS Trombone Mouthpiece 8B . The purpose of this website is to preserve the history of the F. A. Reynolds Company and the distinctive qualities of its brass instruments. Body: nickel-silver gooseneck, tuning slide, bracing and trim; brass "R" counterweight. The design also allowed the two extensions to fit into each other and become the Db and C configurations. Shop by category. The E valve extends the range to low B. Reynolds Contempora trombone ~ Great Condition! Reynolds continued to offer a sterling silver bell option throughout the 1950s and early 60s. Mike Suter recalled the following story for the trombone-l community: In the early 70s, I was in Chicago and stopped by Schilke to say hi to Phil Warsip and look around a bit. Note: This instrument has not been . Handslide is very good, inner tubes do not have any defects, tubes also very straight. Quantity: Decrease . By continuing to use Reverb, you agree to these updates, and to our cookie policy. Reynolds Bass Trombone with USAAF military engraving and silverplate finish (c.1949). F.A. 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. % Bass Trombone - Reynolds Contempora. This would make them materially the same as the Emperor model introduced c.1949-50. Model 70 with sterling silver bell (c.1946), Model 70 with brass bell and counterweight (c.1948), Model 70 with sterling silver bell and counterweight (c.1948). In 1970, Reynolds sold the Abilene (Texas) plant to Conn and merged all production lines with Olds in Fullerton. F.A. Cell Phone & Mobile Devices Computers Musical Instruments Audio Equipment Guns Video & TV Vintage Pro Sound Camera Equipment Copiers Power Tool Video Games Car Stereo. K\Ko07-R|9yOH{p_" eqX,! The new braces resemble those used by F.E. The slide is smooth and has no wear. In 1970, Reynolds fully merged production lines with Olds in Fullerton. 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. It has the "R" counter-weight. Reynolds Bass Trombone [SN 21563, c.1949]. He had four of these beasts in his studio which he said had been the demo horns made for the Metropolitan Opera (NY) orchestra. 40 watching. A guy named Si Zeldin was a local LA trombonist that had a Bach 50B bass trombone that he wanted to unload on a talented student. This is it!a big, round, robust tone, wonderful balance, lightning-like slide action, and instant tonal responsefrom the deepest pedal tones to the flexible upper limits of the instrument. 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! Custom. This trombone originally 204246400543 To the best of knowledge, the instrument specifications did not change, just the model numbers. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. One time we got together he was showing me his Bach to which he had added a second valve in Eb. Some lacquer wear. Reynolds Contempora Tenor Trombone T0-11 with case. Serial Number: Year Manufactured---Serial Number: Year Manufactured: 73000: Mar. F.A. Technical developments on the Contempora bass trombone evolved rapidly in the 1950s, with the primary goal being more accurate playing of low register notes, especially chromatics and pedal tones. Here's another custom factory horn from the mid-1950s. Please check the fields highlighted in red. Lightweight, compact and versatile. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. By continuing to use Reverb, you agree to these updates, and to our cookie policy. White and F.E. F.A. Reynolds, division of Scherl & Roth (Cleveland, Ohio). Based on your location, we've changed your settings: Shipping Region: The Contempora line launched in 1949 with new trumpet and bass trombone models, followed by cornet and tenor trombone. 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. Photos used with permission from eBay Member: misterhiggins13. Accessories: case. The purpose of this website is to preserve the history of the F. A. Reynolds Company and the distinctive qualities of its brass instruments. Rich, full, responsive tone -- superb intonation -- excellent ease of playing. $999.00 + shipping . There were slight adjustments to the model specifications compared to the Cleveland instruments. cF~-_`J`ro?N?M}2|icl Hover to zoom . (Mine was still in E, of course.) Throughout the 1940s, F.A. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. Reynolds Contempora Bass Tromobone made in the 1960's. Das Instrument wurde beim Hersteller erworben, wenige Monate vor dessen traurigem Ableben.Ein 204258614434 For a limited time, save in the Gibson European Demo Shop. This trombone in new proportions gives the volume and tone quality so essential for present day performances throughout the music world. Bore: .520" Bell: 8" bronze alloy bell with nickel-silver tone ring Materials: nickel-silver gooseneck, tuning slide, bracing and trim; brass R counterweight Slide: chrome-plated nickel-silver inner slides; brass outer slides with nickel-silver mouthpiece receiver and hand grips Finish: polished brass with clear lacquer finish. Serial # 257802. There are numerous scratches and scuffs in the lacquer, with some tarnishing showing it's age of 40+ years. Contempora Bass Trombone, Model TO-02 [SN unknown, c.1961-64]. Contempora Corner and contemporacorner.com are not related or associated in any way to the former or current F.A. No service needed to improve playability. Sometime after Richards Music purchased Reynolds in 1961, the product catalog was renumbered. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. Note: 1976 example shown above with "red brass bell" and no tone ring. Contempora Corner and contemporacorner.com are not related or associated in any way to the former or current F.A. 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. Photo source: eBay. 8 0 obj Reynolds, division of Scherl & Roth (Cleveland, Ohio). Finland, Add to cart. It has "Contempora," about 9 inches long, rather fancily engraved along the length above the bell. Post Reynolds Vintage Trombones, Vintage Trumpets, B&S Trumpets, Reynolds Vintage Brass Instruments, Conn Vintage Trumpets, Holton Vintage Trumpets, (l) Olds one-piece brace; (r) Reynolds three-piece brace. He snatched the horn from me and stomped off. Continue to love your Contempora (almost certainly a Model 30-M). 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: 20-M .458 : 4.75 : 3pup . In the early 1950's, symphony members started playing with new ideas and bore/bell size combinations to find exactly what they were missing. MINTY! Wish I had purchased it when I had the chance. Make this Reynolds Contempora bass trombone yours today! The brass bells were now much simpler than the sterling silver bells and would not have required as much finishing time on the production line. Reynolds" monogram-style (faint) engraving. Buy Bass Trombones and get the best deals at the lowest prices on eBay! The F.A. The Contempora Trombone embodies every desirable feature fine trombonists require [and] produces a superior tenor trombone tone. I started off using the Eb extension most of the time and playing around with the D some. New and used Trombones for sale in Juniata, Iowa on Facebook Marketplace. Reynolds trombones from the 1950s can be quite good (but to me not as good as a King 2B or 3B). Both brass and sterling silver bells feature significant filigree with the latter adding inlay gold as well. As more double-valve models entered the marketplace in the 1960s, players began to express a preference for F and D attachments, making it more efficient to play in the low register by placing the B closer in on the slide. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. Contempora Bass Trombone, Model TO-02 [SN 309xxx, c.1976]. In spite of the tenor-bass trombone's wide range, a distinction has been made in recent times between the tenor-bass and bass trombone - both work according to Sattler's functional principle and both have the same length of tubing, but the bass trombone has a wider bore (from 13.8 mm), a wider bell (from 24.8 cm), an additional valve (either Eb or D) and a larger mouthpiece. . However, he appears to have only made straight tenor trombone models in his brief time at his own company. After fitting it with a Callet lead pipe, the output was considerable better and more focused. 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. This instrument has recently been serviced and ultrasonically cleaned. The bell, in a 5/16th inch silver plated ring, is engraved, "Roth ' Reynolds Inst. $40.00 shipping. Thank you, gentlemen, for your nice replies. Reynolds Company. or Best Offer. by PaulT Sun Jul 22, 2018 9:10 pm, Post Zigs extensions were really a very simple design. There is no engraving inside the bell. Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care. 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. Trumpet Trombone French Horn Tuba Cornet All Types. or Best Offer. 48 watching. The engravings also match the bass trombone style, but Tony was clear in his note about the bell size and his description of the mouthpiece receiver matches the note above. These bells are a bronze alloy that Reynolds called "Bronze-o-lyte." These bells are a bronze alloy that Reynolds called "Bronze-o-lyte." [Perhaps a variation of Bell Bronze, a very hard alloy that consists of one part tin (20%) to four parts copper (80%)]. Ordered before 17:00, delivered tomorrow. Reynolds Contempora; Cleveland; .500 bore. Hey! Brilliant and true tenor trombone sound in all registers, yet with a bell diameter of 7 inches which permits easy filling of the instrument. 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. The slide was excellent. It's a great playing single valve bass. <> stream 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. Especially notable are the new brace and grip patterns, as well as the adoption of a bronze alloy for the Contempora instruments. Review the model details here, then see "The Stereophonic Story" for a more detailed narrative of these changes. 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. The TO-12 (with F attachment) was missing in the 1977 catalog and both models were absent from a 1978 price list. Photo source: eBay. Please message us with any questions! Vintage Reynolds bass trombones are really special. These contracts allowed the relatively new company to continue focusing on making band instruments when more-established manufacturers, e.g., F.E. Known serial numbers date production from between 1940 and 1952. $168.00. Photos used with permission from ElShaddai Edwards. 21563, c.1949 ] the TO-38 is precise in every register, highly responsive and flexible 1961, output. Original packaging.Learn more originally 204246400543 to the updated brace design relatively new Company to continue focusing on making instruments. 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