Co. ' Cleveland Ohio U S A". 32431 1953 Trombone 70 Roth-Reynolds 32733 1953 Trumpet Contempora [Ayick] 32778 1953 Trumpet Contempora 40-L; 0.462" bore; 4-5/8" bell; "Roth-Reynolds Inst Co" 328xx 1953 Cornet Contempora Roth-Reynolds [Nick D.] . The red-brass bell gives this instrument a richer, darker sound and excellent projection. After Id played it for a while, he asked me what I thought of it. Browse search results for Music instruments for sale in Poquonock Bridge, CT. AmericanListed features safe and local classifieds for everything you need! F.A. Reynolds to Contempora, e.g. Accessories: case. Oops, looks like you forgot something. Currency: 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. Lightweight, compact and versatile. Custom. Trombone icons created by Freepik - Flaticon. Beautiful horns with top notch workmanship. Contempora Corner and contemporacorner.com are not related or associated in any way to the former or current F.A. Lacquer wear around the tuning slide, slide braces, receiver, and neckpipe. Copyright 2023 B.A.C. F.A. Please check the fields highlighted in red. endobj Photo source: eBay. Production of both models continued into the 1970s. [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. Finland, This trombone is a beauty! Photos used with permission from eBay Member: misterhiggins13. Qty in Cart: 0. <> stream It did have a slightly oversized receiver, so standard small-shank mouthpieces . This trombone originally 204246400543 FOR SALE! <> It's not known if the bass trombone bell was made of a different metal alloy. Oops, looks like you forgot something. Re: Reynolds Contempora; Cleveland; .500 bore. 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. Serial #846609. Bach 42 Trombone with F attachment. ZU VERKAUFEN! But where Reynolds trumpets and cornets are related to the H.N. Reynolds Roth Contempora Trombone with F Attachment, Restored, Vintage. There are engravings around the bell rim where the ring would be. .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. 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. Contempora Corner and contemporacorner.com are not related or associated in any way to the former or current F.A. 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. Alto Trombone; Bb Tenor Trombone; Bb/F Tenor Trombone; Bass Trombones; Contrabass Trombones; 00 Series. Reynolds models, now explicitly branded "Professional" if they weren't already. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. Picture 1 of 2. 8 0 obj 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. <> Correctly balanced to insure tireless playing. 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. The purpose of this website is to preserve the history of the F. A. Reynolds Company and the distinctive qualities of its brass instruments. Bore: .480", .500" Bell: 7", 7", 7" Materials: brass gooseneck, tuning slide crook, tuning slide bracing and trim; nickel-silver main braceSlide: brass outer slides with nickel-silver sleeves, mouthpiece receiver and handgrip; beveled slide lock Finish: clear lacquer finish; optional silverplateOptional: round counterweight/balancer, Model 70 with silverplate finish (c.1937), Model 70 with sterling silver bell (c.1936), 1940 F.A. 30000 1952 Instruments start to be branded "Made by Roth-Reynolds" instead of "Made by F.A. 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! Trombone : Reynolds : Contempora 79 : 57472 : 1960 : bell red brass trimmed with nickel silver 8 1/2 in bore at Slide Receiver is .515 bore at stockings .520 736 : Euphonium : Has 10" Bronze Bell. It was professionally relacquered before it came to our shop. Bore: .500". Oops, looks like you forgot something. The E valve extends the range to low B. Free shipping on selected items. Instrument is in good. 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). 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. F.A. Add to cart. Reynolds trombones from the 1950s can be quite good (but to me not as good as a King 2B or 3B). [The Contempora TO-01] bass trombone features special rotors for the professional's professional. Terms of Use. Correctly designed hand position and exquisite nickel silver trim. 48 watching. The design also allowed the two extensions to fit into each other and become the Db and C configurations. Minimum purchase required. 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. Reynolds". Find great local deals on second-hand brass musical instruments for sale in SW71SE Shop hassle-free with Gumtree, your local buying & selling community. 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. The late-model Professional trombone was made at the Olds plant in Fullerton between 1971-75. % No issues. by Davidus1 Wed Jul 25, 2018 7:50 pm, Powered by phpBB Forum Software phpBB Limited, Style by Arty - phpBB 3.3 by MrGaby 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. Sign in to check out Check out as guest. 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. Wish I had purchased it when I had the chance. Free shipping . Slide: chrome-plated nickel silver inner slides; brass outer slides with nickel-silver sleeves and handgrip. Contempora Tenor Trombone. the King Master cornet, the Contempora tenor trombones have more in common with F.E. FA Reynolds Gibson Yamaha Band Firstact Palmer All Manufacturers. It has a glorious, deep red 10 bell and two dependent valves with extension slide on the second valve giving Bb - F - D. Completely dent-free with no . 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. endobj Contempora: 20-M .458 : 4.75 : 3pup . Both manufacturers share similar bell bracing patterns as well, with a distinctive triangle-shaped ferrule that was patented in 1938 by Reginald Olds. 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. EUR 40 watching. I was told that it is a big bore trombone, without the F attachment. or Best Offer. White. Please see photosCould be an easy restoration for someone who is familiar with . A year later, most original "F.A. 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). Contempora Bass Trombone, Model 78-X [SN 59942, c.1960]. F.A. The characteristic bronze-alloy bell and "Contempora" engraving would come later. 2019 Gibson SG Standard '61 Sideways Vibrola Vintage Cherry OHSC Papers I had a Reynolds Contempora Model 35 (0.520" bore with F-attachment) that was a very nice trombone (I replaced it with a Conn 79H). '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. 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. Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care. The Contempora Bass Trombone possesses a sonorous, penetrating bass tone quality throughout its full range. Reynolds Contempora TO-02 Bass Trombone. Contempora Bass Trombone, Model TO-02 [SN 218481, c.1966]. Serial Number: Year Manufactured---Serial Number: Year Manufactured: 73000: Mar. Reynolds Contempora TO-02 Bass Trombone. Some lacquer wear but it looks more like aging not wear. 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