Solid nickel slides. F.A. The design provided players with a fast and simple way of lowering the overall pitch of the trombone to E and enabled them to play technical passages such as the low B glissando in Bartoks Concerto for Orchestra. It just wouldnt work, so he decided to produce a run of twelve D extensions and offered me one of them. So I picked up the bone and extensions, went out into the hall, pulled the tuning slide out of the D, stuck the Eb into it, then put the tuning slide into the Eb, and I had a Db extension! This horn is in excellent condition. Medium large bore with 8 bell produces fine bass trombone sound with a minimum of effort. <> stream Now, we know they most certainly hit their mark with the Contempora Symphony! Used Rath R9 Bb/F/Gb/D Professional Bass Trombone in lacquer. Like the Olds Super model, the Contempora tenor trombone features a nickel-silver tone ring, or kranz, around the edge of the bell flare. F.A. Foster Reynolds made trombones from the beginning of operations in his factory, a reflection of his familiarity with the instrument from decades of work on King trombones at H.N. MINTY! Special 10" bronze alloy bell. [Reynolds Stereophonic Contempora Bass Trombone] is universally recognized as the very finest in bass trombones. or Best Offer. There were slight adjustments to the model specifications compared to the Cleveland-made instruments. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. or Best Offer. $999.00. The Brass Exchange @ 2022 All Rights Reserved, Reynolds Contempora Bass Trombone Vintage 60's. Reynolds, division of Scherl & Roth (Cleveland, Ohio). Reynolds" monogram-style (faint) engraving. Therefore I ended up with the only factory-made Eb extension and one of only twelve factory-made D extensions. 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. Plays a lot like an early Conn or Holton and is a terrific all-around bass for orchestra or jazz. Please check the fields highlighted in red. The inscription is F.A. I accepted, of course. Sponsored + C $69.17 shipping. Featuring a red bronze bell, it has an F attachment which extends its lower range while simultaneously offering optional slide positions. Over a period of twenty-five years, I have tried eight or nine different makes and I find the Reynolds vastly superiorin balance, tonal quality, ease of playing, slide action, and all-around performance. Sometime after Richards Music purchased Reynolds in 1961, the product catalog was renumbered. by PaulT Wed Jul 25, 2018 12:22 am, Post Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. Germany, 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. Currency: After fitting it with a Callet lead pipe, the output was considerable better and more focused. It was bumped up to 8" by 1953-54. After CMI purchased the assets of the F.A. by PaulT Sun Jul 22, 2018 9:10 pm, Post I was told that it is a big bore trombone, without the F attachment. Photo source: eBay. 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. Trombone icons created by Freepik - Flaticon. They look beautiful and play superbly. Hey! <> 23000 1950. Reynolds Contempora TO-02 Bass Trombone. Contempora Bass Trombone, Model TO-02 [SN 309xxx, c.1976]. 2019 Gibson SG Standard '61 Sideways Vibrola Vintage Cherry OHSC Papers Bronz-O-Lite bell flare has a distinctive nickel-silver tone control band which centers and projects the tone. Cell Phone & Mobile Devices Computers Musical Instruments Audio Equipment Guns Video & TV Vintage Pro Sound Camera Equipment Copiers Power Tool Video Games Car Stereo. Reynolds models, now explicitly branded "Professional" if they weren't already. F.A. The Reynolds Contempora Philharmonic single valve bass trombone was a contendor in its heyday of the 1950's and 60's. It was one of the premier professional instruments before the advent of the double valve horns of the late 1960's. TheContempora basses are widely viewed as having a lighter, less orchestral sound, but one with punch and clarity, especially in the middle register. Reynolds Tenor Trombone with "U.S." military engraving and silverplate finish (c.1950). 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. A year later, most original "F.A. But where Reynolds trumpets and cornets are related to the H.N. Continuation of the brass-bell and sterling-bell F.A. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. For sale we have a vintage Reynolds Contempora marching valve trombone from the 1970s. Learn More, We understand the importance of online privacy and are committed to complying with the EU General Data Protection Regulation. 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. endstream The Contempora "Stereophonic" double-valve bass trombone was launched in fall 1958. And by using the original E tuning slide, no additional extra parts were needed. Has 10" Bronze Alloy Bell, .565 Bass bore, single rotary valve. Bronz-O-Lite bell flare centers and delivers the tone. In 1970, Reynolds sold the Abilene (Texas) plant to Conn and merged all production lines with Olds in Fullerton. Custom. 40000 1956 Reynolds "Hi-Fi" cornet introduced 1955-56 (39243 lowest serial number recorded). Bell is special bronze alloy. 3 0 obj The old numbers were replaced with a new scheme that reflected the type of instrument. In the early 1950's, symphony members started playing with new ideas and bore/bell size combinations to find exactly what they were missing. Circa 1976, the distinctive Contempora bronze bells were replaced with standard red brass. BACH MODEL 50 Bass Trombone w/ Thayer Valve - $1,039.87. 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. The straight bell front makes for greater projection of sound.. $1,800.00 + $100.00 shipping. While it doesn't appear in a c.1963 RMC/Reynolds catalog, the "Symphony" model continued to be produced during the RMC period. 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. I have been using your Reynolds Sterling Silver Bell Trombone for about six years and I shall continue to use it as long as I play trombone. Vintage REYNOLDS Trombone Mouthpiece 8B . By 1976, however, the bronze bell had been replaced with "red brass" and the distinctive nickel-silver tone ring had disappeared. Built in Bb, it features the double rotor valves for changes to F and E and, therefore, is in reality a "triple horn". It should come as no surprise that early Reynolds trombones share many visual characteristics with contemporary H.N. The late-model Professional trombone was made at the Olds plant in Fullerton between 1971-75. However, he appears to have only made straight tenor trombone models in his brief time at his own company. F.A. Photo source: eBay. Contempora Corner and contemporacorner.com are not related or associated in any way to the former or current F.A. I had my pick of the litter. The purpose of this website is to preserve the history of the F. A. Reynolds Company and the distinctive qualities of its brass instruments. By continuing to use Reverb, you agree to these updates, and to our cookie policy. Handslide is very good, this model did not have a slide lock. Learn More, We understand the importance of online privacy and are committed to complying with the EU General Data Protection Regulation. Baritone Trumpet Trombone French Horn Tuba All Types. The Brass Exchange isyour trusted resource where you can buy, sell & trade used trombones and other brass instruments. F.A. Reynolds has long been conscious of the need for a new and better bass trombone, but would never approve its manufacture until absolutely certain the instrument would deliver everything the most exacting bass trombonist would ever want. Circa 1949, Reynolds redesigned the bracing on the trombone line. Reynolds Contempora Trombone w/Hard Shell Case. 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. Designed to satisfy the exacting demands of advanced players and music educators. 35000 c.1954. 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%)]. Item Information. Based on your location, we've changed your settings: Shipping Region: Plus a couple of small dents, but nothing that affects ts playability. AmericanListed features safe and local classifieds for everything you need! CO CLEVE., OH. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. The timbre it creates, however, can be a bit deceiving- it dances across its pitch range with ease and elegance. 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. endobj <> Sometime after Richards Music purchased Reynolds in 1961, the product catalog was renumbered. 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. 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