The Contempora Bass Trombone possesses a sonorous, penetrating bass tone quality throughout its full range. The Marching Trombone also permits the baritone player to double on the trombone in the stage band. Reynolds produced instruments for U.S. Army Air Force service bands throughout the 1940s. Thank you, gentlemen, for your nice replies. Post Bach 42 Trombone with F attachment. Reynolds, division of Scherl & Roth (Cleveland, Ohio). It's not known if the bass trombone bell was made of a different metal alloy. They look beautiful and play superbly. Reynolds Roth Contempora Trombone with F Attachment, Restored, Vintage. For sheer beauty of tone, perfect intonation, and easy response, the Professional is a delight to play. 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. Some lacquer wear. White "King" trombones. Contempora Corner and contemporacorner.com are not related or associated in any way to the former or current F.A. 40000 1956 Reynolds "Hi-Fi" cornet introduced 1955-56 (39243 lowest serial number recorded). It should come as no surprise that early Reynolds trombones share many visual characteristics with contemporary H.N. Has a big splashy bottom end and plays easily. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. $999.00 + shipping . Facebook-f Twitter Youtube. Description from the 1977 Reynolds catalog: "The TV-29 is specially designed for the marching band for greater maneuverability while maintaining exceptional response and intonation. F. E. Olds was a manufacturer of musical instruments founded by Frank Ellsworth (F. E.) Olds in Los Angeles, California in the early 1900s. For sale we have a vintage Reynolds Contempora marching valve trombone from the 1970s. 11 0 obj I have one one also that I like. Premium brand in the Reynolds catalog for 30 years. Reynolds Bass Trombone [SN 27978, c.1951]. Photos used with permission from Bob Weller [eBay: fairllane57]. The Contempora is the majestic leader of all Bass trombones. TB-16 Contempora: F.A. Plus a couple of small dents, but nothing that affects ts playability. Picture Information. It was bumped up to 8" by 1953-54. Both manufacturers share similar bell bracing patterns as well, with a distinctive triangle-shaped ferrule that was patented in 1938 by Reginald Olds. After fitting it with a Callet lead pipe, the output was considerable better and more focused. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. All Rights Reserved. $850.00. Reynolds Contempora TO-02 Bass Trombone. Bore: .515"Bell: 8" bronze alloy bell with nickel-silver tone ringMaterials: solid nickel silver nickel-silver gooseneck, tuning slide, bracing and trim; brass R counterweightSlide: chrome-plated nickel-silver inner slides; brass outer slides with nickel-silver mouthpiece receiver, hand grips and outer slide sleevesFinish: baked epoxy coating, Bore: .515"Bell: 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: baked epoxy coating. Reynolds Tenor Trombone with "U.S." military engraving and silverplate finish (c.1950). F.A. Like the Olds Super model, the Contempora tenor trombone features a nickel-silver tone ring, or kranz, around the edge of the bell flare. Blue Book Categories. or Best Offer. Terms of Use. 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. 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. 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. or Best Offer. 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. Reynolds Contempora Trombone w/Hard Shell Case. The F attachment extends the range, while increasing slide facility. Bell Diameter in inches:10. 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 SALE! By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. Reynolds Contempora trombones do not have pure copper bells. Price: $78 for 24 months with PayPal Creditopens a installment calculator layer* $78 for 24 months. Contempora Bass Trombone, Model 78-X [SN 59942, c.1960]. $999.00. Add to cart. As with the Emperor's nickel-silver bell flare and the Contempora's bronze-alloy bell, it is unknown if the resemblance to an Olds design feature was coincidence, competition or collaboration with founder Foster Reynolds, then working at F.E. Please check the fields highlighted in red. 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. The purpose of this website is to preserve the history of the F. A. Reynolds Company and the distinctive qualities of its brass instruments. The new and majestic Reynolds Contempora - Supreme potentate of modern bass trombones. Make this Reynolds Contempora bass trombone yours today! Henry Kavett recalls the following story regarding demo horns made for the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra: I bought my double valve Contempora from the legendary teacher Donald Reinhardt, in 1970. Here is a wonderful Reynolds'Stereophonic' Contempora bass trombone in near mint condition. (Mine was still in E, of course.) Shop eBay for great deals on Reynolds Brass Instruments. 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. There is a lot of information about Reynolds trombones at Contempora Corner (contemporacorner.com). No service needed to improve playability. endobj 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. .562"-.578" dual bore bronze hand slide, "9" brass leadpipe open wrap rotax valve section, yellow brass tuning slide, 9.5" lightweight (550) yellow brass bell flare. 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). Reynolds (Cleveland, Ohio) Trombones from Reynolds' first decade of operations feature an ornate engraving pattern across the width of the bell flare. This model is a terrific horn with a great big full sound. Serial #846609. Original Antique Vintage Reynolds Contempora TO-11 Brass Trombone 1969 With Case . 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. Reynolds" monogram-style (faint) engraving. The change in engraving patterns happened around SN 9000. Copyright 2023 B.A.C. No dents or dings. Photo source: eBay. Oops, looks like you forgot something. 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. At first it tended to be the D extension, then soon it became the Eb most of the time. The Contempora brand was introduced in 1949 according to the trademark application. Plays a lot like an early Conn or Holton and is a terrific all-around bass for orchestra or jazz. Hey! Condition:--not specified. Please check the fields highlighted in red. by PaulT Sun Jul 22, 2018 9:10 pm, Post With a classic name like Contempora in your case, you'll be ready to impress the low-brass section anytime! Reynolds Contempora trombone ~ Great Condition! Baritone Trumpet Trombone French Horn Tuba All Types. - Powered by. Designed to satisfy the exacting demands of advanced players and music educators. % Bass Trombone - Reynolds Contempora. Contempora Bass Trombone, "Symphony" Model [SN 78045, c.1963-64] [Reynolds Stereophonic Contempora Bass Trombone] is universally recognized as the very finest in bass trombones. Find great local deals on second-hand brass musical instruments for sale in E105SQ Shop hassle-free with Gumtree, your local buying & selling community. These were nice, professional-quality trombones, even if few professionals actually played them. 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. Shop by category. Reynolds Bass Trombone with USAAF military engraving and silverplate finish (c.1949). 49xxx 1958 Trombone Contempora "R" counter-weight 49858 1958 Trumpet Herald large bore Some minor scratches around the bell flare. These contracts allowed the relatively new company to continue focusing on making band instruments when more-established manufacturers, e.g., F.E. Schools, Colleges, and Conservatories, Repairs, Modifications, and Maintenance. Contempora Corner and contemporacorner.com are not related or associated in any way to the former or current F.A. 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. FE-11 Contempora Single: F.A. Quite an uncommon vintage trombone! Made in England Played Globally. Reynolds Company. This trombone originally 204246400543 AmericanListed features safe and local classifieds for everything you need! Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care. Blue Book Categories. Reynolds models, now explicitly branded "Professional" if they weren't already. Please see photosCould be an easy restoration for someone who is familiar with . Music Center of Kansas City Rich, full, responsive tone -- superb intonation -- excellent ease of playing. Contempora trumpet SN 41902 . bass trombone, french horns, low brass, baritones, alto horns, mellophones, etc. I was told that it is a big bore trombone, without the F attachment. Built in Bb, it features the double rotor valves for changes to F and E and, therefore, is in reality a "triple horn". by spangy Tue Jul 24, 2018 6:40 pm, Post F.A. 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. There are numerous scratches and scuffs in the lacquer, with some tarnishing showing it's age of 40+ years. Compare the "Philharmonic" above with the Olds Superstar V-25 below. Reynolds continued to offer a sterling silver bell option throughout the 1950s and early 60s. A remarkable instrument for all around performance. The Brass Exchange @ 2022 All Rights Reserved, Reynolds Contempora Bass Trombone Vintage 60's. The Contempora bass trombones were generally an exception to the homogenized approach, but finally even they couldn't escape change. Condition: Used Used. All our instruments are personally refurbished and maintained by our in-house technician. Reynolds Company. The larger-bore Contempora tenor trombone was available with a rotary valve and F attachment beginning in the mid-1950s. This trombone in new proportions gives the volume and tone quality so essential for present day performances throughout the music world. Chrome-plated and drawn stockings for perfect performance. Handslide is very good, this model did not have a slide lock. Reynolds Bass Trombone with USAAF military engraving and silverplate finish (c.1951). Plays a lot like an early Conn or Holton and is a terrific all-around bass for orchestra or jazz. Played "as is", this can affect tuning and response, especially in the higher registers. Free shipping . Olds trombones than the King trombones produced by H.N. Shop by category. by Posaunus Tue Jul 24, 2018 10:03 pm, Post View By Type. The Contempora line launched in 1949 with new trumpet and bass trombone models, followed by cornet and tenor trombone. The valve action assures rapid response and assists in increased articulation. Reynolds, division of Scherl & Roth (Cleveland, Ohio). Has quick easy response in all registers. Get the best deal for Trombones from the largest online selection at eBay.ca. Great Savings & Free Delivery / Collection on many items The purpose of this website is to preserve the history of the F. A. Reynolds Company and the distinctive qualities of its brass instruments. Used Rath R9 Bb/F/Gb/D Professional Bass Trombone in lacquer. endobj Reynolds Contempora TO-11 trombone 1969 CUSTOM RESTORE Silver or Lacquer King MP. 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