The purpose of this website is to preserve the history of the F. A. Reynolds Company and the distinctive qualities of its brass instruments. Production of both models continued into the 1970s. 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 "Stereophonic" originally featured attachments that provided F and flat E tuning as this was the simplest way to add the chromatic low C and B notes to the end of the slide. Olds and Conn, were forced to shut down instrument lines and produce wartime equipment. Reynolds Bass Trombone [SN 21563, c.1949]. 16000: 1948: The Contempora brand was introduced in late 1949 according to U.S. trademark applications; the earliest recorded Contempora instrument is SN 20076 (trumpet). Co. ' Cleveland Ohio U S A". They look beautiful and play superbly. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. This distinctive instrument features a Red Bronze Bell. Top artist quality with a large straight bore for maximum volume of sound. Played "as is", this can affect tuning and response, especially in the higher registers. Slide: chrome-plated nickel-silver inner slides; brass outer slides with nickel-silver mouthpiece receiver and hand grips. En 1965, la socit a t rachete par la Seeburg Corporation de Eastlake (Ohio), et le nom est devenu King Musical Instruments . F.A. Reynolds Contempora TO-02 Bass Trombone + C $54.70 shipping. by Posaunus Tue Jul 24, 2018 10:03 pm, Post Warsip just kind of smiled and said that Id pay for that down the road. Minimum purchase required. 2. With a whopping 10" bell and 0.564" bore size, this is no small-fry! There were slight adjustments to the model specifications compared to the Cleveland instruments. Some minor scratches around the bell flare. Please check the fields highlighted in red. F.A. Finally, one day I was getting ready to start a tour and he stuck his head out of his door and asked me to stop by when I was done. Blue Book Categories. Free shipping . The large bore and bell provide the robust tone demanded in contemporary music. Oops, looks like you forgot something. Featuring a red bronze bell, it has an F attachment which extends its lower range while simultaneously offering optional slide positions. trombone. Circa 1949, Reynolds redesigned the bracing on the trombone line. by Davidus1 Wed Jul 25, 2018 7:50 pm, Powered by phpBB Forum Software phpBB Limited, Style by Arty - phpBB 3.3 by MrGaby Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. 1 0 obj endstream The TO-38 is precise in every register, highly responsive and flexible. While it doesn't appear in a c.1963 RMC/Reynolds catalog, the "Symphony" model continued to be produced during the RMC period. dIWKV-H0x_B$xf1" ! Built in Bb, it features the double rotor valves for changes to F and E and, therefore, is in reality a "triple horn". Serial Number: Year Manufactured---Serial Number: Year Manufactured: 73000: Mar. Reynolds trombones made c.1952 and later (serial number 30000) are marked Made by Roth-Reynolds instead of F.A. . 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. 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. After Scherl & Roth took over operations in 1946, the engraving pattern changed to a vertical block lettering style. bass trombone, french horns, low brass, baritones, alto horns, mellophones, etc. 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. 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. Note: 1976 example shown above with "red brass bell" and no tone ring. Sponsored + C $91.91 shipping . Picture 1 of 2. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. The change in engraving patterns happened around SN 9000. In the early 1950's, symphony members started playing with new ideas and bore/bell size combinations to find exactly what they were missing. Top artist quality with a large, straight bore for maximum sound and tone projection. The most convenient solution is to add plumber's teflon tape (or some other waterproof tape) around a standard small shank until the desired fit/insertion depth is achieved with respect to tuning and overall response. <> stream 23000 1950. IH"v8K Sometime after Richards Music purchased Reynolds in 1961, the product catalog was renumbered. 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. In 1970, Reynolds sold the Abilene (Texas) plant to Conn and merged all production lines with Olds in Fullerton. That thing was just gorgeous. Equipped with rotary change to F and E slide for perfect intonation in low pedal tones. Bore: .520" (large)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 and hand gripsFinish: polished brass with clear lacquer finish, Bore: .500" (medium)Bell: 7" 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 and hand gripsFinish: polished brass with clear lacquer finish, Contempora Tenor Trombone with F Attachment, Bore: .520" (large)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: clear lacquer finish; optional silverplate bright bell or silverplate gold bell finish. The tone ring helps focus and project the sound without breaking up at louder volumes. EUR 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. Contempora Bass Trombone, Model TO-02 [SN unknown, c.1961-64]. 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. Choice of large bore with 8 inch bell or medium bore with 7 inch bell. Hover to zoom . White "King" trombones. The Contempora bass trombones were generally an exception to the homogenized approach, but finally even they couldn't escape change. During my time in Fullerton I did some gigs with Jeff Reynolds (prior to his L.A. Philharmonic days). Great Savings & Free Delivery / Collection on many items Reynolds Company. Alto Horns Cornets Euphoniums Fluglehorns French Horns Mellophones Sousaphones Trombones Trumpets Tubas Reynolds Alto Horns Cornets Euphoniums Fluglehorns French Horns Mellophones Sousaphones Tenor Horns Trombones Trumpets Tubas Wurlitzer Ordered before 17:00, delivered tomorrow. AmericanListed features safe and local classifieds for everything you need! Made in England Played Globally. [The TO-02 is the] same as model TO-01 but with single rotor valve for change to F, and "E pull" slide with adjustable stop guage, separate from F tuning slide. 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. 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. Sign in to check out Check out as guest. It's not known if these military instruments were uniquely made as part of a government contract and served to proof out the design before Contempora launched, or if they represented an earlier version that needed to be improved. This model is a terrific horn with a great big full sound. or Best Offer. Would make an excellent first bass for any player looking to use as a practice tool (tenor guys looking to . 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. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. View By Type. Bore measures .515; 8" bell. 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). There is no engraving inside the bell. Has been kept in a closet since. It did have a slightly oversized receiver, so standard small-shank mouthpieces . Note: This instrument has not been . Correctly designed hand position and exquisite nickel silver trim. The new and majestic Reynolds Contempora - Supreme potentate of modern bass trombones. F.A. Local Pickup. For now, I've chosen to use the first-known model number, 70 (from a c.1949 catalog). The company made brass instruments, especially trombones, cornets, and trumpets.. By the late 1960s or early 1970s, although still producing some professional level instruments, the company had become better known for mass-produced student instruments. 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