Enter your search keyword . Blue Book Categories. White "King" trombones. 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. Vintage REYNOLDS Trombone Mouthpiece 8B . Beautiful horns with top notch workmanship. Contempora Bass Trombone, Model 72 [SN 22236, c.1950]. Please see photosCould be an easy restoration for someone who is familiar with . 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. $74.45 shipping. <> Reynolds Contempora trombone ~ Great Condition! His horn is shown in the upper left below, along with several examples of custom-made extensions that have been spotted "in the wild". 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. Paul Rawlins confirms that Renold Schilke bought twelve Reynolds Contempora bass trombones (of which Paul later bought one) in the early 1960s just before Richards Music went bankrupt and production moved out of Cleveland. Tony Herrara sent in photos of this unique c.1956 Contempora trombone, which has a tenor trombone sized bell (8") but features the F attachment of the "Philharmonic" bass trombone with the dual tuning slides for F and E tuning (to enable the low C and B notes). 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. The old man came out, all excited, and said you have to play my new bass trombone. He brought out a stacked Bb-F-E horn that looked for all the world like an exact copy of a double rotor Reynolds Contempora, roller linkages, dependent E branch, Reynolds pattern ferrules and all, except that it had a huge bell - a lot bigger than my Holton. Would make an excellent first bass for any player looking to use as a practice tool (tenor guys looking to . Blue Book Categories. Reynolds Bass Trombone [SN 20598, c.1948-49]. It should come as no surprise that early Reynolds trombones share many visual characteristics with contemporary H.N. With a whopping 10" bell and 0.564" bore size, this is no small-fry! Reynolds, division of Scherl & Roth (Cleveland, Ohio). F.A. White. or Best Offer. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. The Reynolds Professional Tenor Trombone is specifically designed for professional use. Item Information. The Contempora "Stereophonic" double-valve bass trombone was launched in fall 1958. He had a beautiful Reynolds Contempora bass with a Greenhoe conversion. Quite an uncommon vintage trombone! 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. Instrument is in good. 49xxx 1958 Trombone Contempora "R" counter-weight 49858 1958 Trumpet Herald large bore To the best of knowledge, the instrument specifications did not change, just the model numbers. No service needed to improve playability. Free shipping for many products! Sounds like you you have a 30-m. 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. I was told that it is a big bore trombone, without the F attachment. Photos used with permission from Bob Weller [eBay: fairllane57]. $6.25 shipping. These are sought after by jazz players due to their unique bronze-alloy bell. EUR Reynolds advertisement featuring Spud Murphy, 1941 F.A. White. Designed for beauty and rugged durability with nickel silver trimmings and Bronz-o-lyte bell. The F attachment extends the range, while increasing slide facility. FA Reynolds Gibson Yamaha Band Firstact Palmer All Manufacturers. The E tuning slide was pulled out, the extension angled around the F tubing above it, then the tuning slide was inserted into the end. Contempora Bass Trombone, Model 78-X [SN 59942, c.1960]. \xCrPfbYpoCDC[LIo :Ch|^WP$Cpi7f$!(U73 de55">9It[%C&G2C[m -{ygI|nHfP=qFu:9MKfB, [ NR' # This allowed brass and nickel-silver components to be mixed or matched on different models. Reynolds Contempora Bass Tromobone made in the 1960's. This a very clean single trigger .565 bass trombone with single rotor and 10" Bronze Bell. The purpose of this website is to preserve the history of the F. A. Reynolds Company and the distinctive qualities of its brass instruments. Here's a very nice Reynolds Contempora Bass Trombone. Sponsored + C $91.91 shipping . This horn is in excellent condition. Contempora Corner and contemporacorner.com are not related or associated in any way to the former or current F.A. Copyright 2004-2022 ElShaddai Edwards. The inscription is F.A. About This Listing. Accessories: case. 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. Reynolds Company. Good condition items function properly but may exhibit some wear and tear. Learn More. While a model number is not listed, the Contempora Tenor Trombone was also available in .500" medium bore and 7" bell. These are sought after by jazz players due to their unique bronze-alloy bell. Materials: solid nickel silver nickel-silver gooseneck, tuning slide, bracing and trim; brass "R" counterweight. By 1976, however, the bronze bell had been replaced with "red brass" and the distinctive nickel-silver tone ring had disappeared. Has a big splashy bottom end and plays easily. For sale we have a vintage Reynolds Contempora marching valve trombone from the 1970s. Add to Cart Quick view. 1952 Baritone Trumpet Trombone French Horn Tuba All Types. Sign in to check out Check out as guest. All our instruments are personally refurbished and maintained by our in-house technician. 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. or Best Offer. 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. Sometime after Richards Music purchased Reynolds in 1961, the product catalog was renumbered. Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care. Contempora trumpet SN 41902 . Cell Phone & Mobile Devices Computers Musical Instruments Audio Equipment Guns Video & TV Vintage Pro Sound Camera Equipment Copiers Power Tool Video Games Car Stereo. He still plays it. F.A. Eventually I went to using the D most of the time. F.A. Reynolds trombones from the 1950s can be quite good (but to me not as good as a King 2B or 3B). The purpose of this website is to preserve the history of the F. A. Reynolds Company and the distinctive qualities of its brass instruments. There is no engraving inside the bell. endobj Reynolds Contempora TO-11 trombone 1969 CUSTOM RESTORE Silver or Lacquer King MP. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Bach Model 50BO Stradivarius Professional Bass Trombone SN 222429 OPEN BOX at the best online prices at eBay! Reynolds, division of Scherl & Roth (Cleveland, Ohio). This horn was made in Abilene Texas between 1969-1970. No issues. Description. For a limited time, save in the Gibson European Demo Shop. The purpose of this website is to preserve the history of the F. A. Reynolds Company and the distinctive qualities of its brass instruments. [7] Professional (1952-1961, 1970s). reynolds contempora trombone. The Contempora TO-12 is the ultimate in F attachment trombones. The purpose of this website is to preserve the history of the F. A. Reynolds Company and the distinctive qualities of its brass instruments. 'More carrying power, best for tonal quality, fast response, finest intonation' are the enthusiastic comments on noted symphony players such as Allen Ostrander, Louis Counihan and Kauko Kahila about their new Contempora Bass Trombones. The old numbers were replaced with a new scheme that reflected the type of instrument. Photo source: eBay. The design also allowed the two extensions to fit into each other and become the Db and C configurations. Medium large bore with 8 bell produces fine bass trombone sound with a minimum of effort. Reynolds Contempora TO-02 Bass Trombone + C $54.70 shipping. 48 watching. Quantity: Decrease . 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. After Scherl & Roth took over operations in 1946, the engraving pattern changed to a vertical block lettering style. There are numerous scratches and scuffs in the lacquer, with some tarnishing showing it's age of 40+ years. Free shipping for many products! The purpose of this website is to preserve the history of the F. A. Reynolds Company and the distinctive qualities of its brass instruments. HawaiiTromboneGuy wrote: Mon Sep 19, 2022 8:09 pm One of the most beautiful trombones that I've ever seen belonged to a now deceased friend of mine. The E valve extends the range to low B. Co. ' Cleveland Ohio U S A". POSAUNE MIT QUARTVENTIL - EUR 3.000,00. Contempora Bass Trombone, Model 72 [SN 50324, c.1958]. In 1970, Reynolds sold the Abilene (Texas) plant to Conn and merged all production lines with Olds in Fullerton. [6] Contempora (1949-1979). Bass Trombone - Reynolds Contempora. Zigs extensions were really a very simple design. Reynolds Contempora Trombone w/Hard Shell Case. Trumpet Trombone French Horn Tuba Cornet All Types. 11 0 obj Terms of Use. the King Master cornet, the Contempora tenor trombones have more in common with F.E. . At first it tended to be the D extension, then soon it became the Eb most of the time. endstream Learn More, We understand the importance of online privacy and are committed to complying with the EU General Data Protection Regulation. 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. Contempora Bass Trombone, Model TO-01 [SN 69xxx, c.1962]. 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. Price: $44 for 24 months with PayPal Credit opens a installment calculator layer * $44 for 24 months. Solid nickel slides. 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