23000: 1950: 30000: 1952: Instruments start to be branded "Made by Roth-Reynolds" instead of "Made by . The single rotor converts the normal B bass trombone to F. Separate F tuning slide and an E slide with adjustable stop guage. After Scherl & Roth took over operations in 1946, the engraving pattern changed to a vertical block lettering style. Free shipping for many products! 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. Oldsbut the trombone that the Reynolds company is most known for was developed under a different hand. Introduced c.1950, the Reynolds Contempora trombones were artist-grade instruments that feature the same bronze alloy bell that make the Contempora trumpet and cornet models so distinctive. This instrument has recently been serviced and ultrasonically cleaned. The larger-bore Contempora tenor trombone was available with a rotary valve and F attachment beginning in the mid-1950s. 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. The Contempora line launched in 1949 with new trumpet and bass trombone models, followed by cornet and tenor trombone. Valuation Reports for Used 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. Trombone Reynolds Emperor With Case. The bell has no damage. Note: This instrument has not been . Olds and Conn, were forced to shut down instrument lines and produce wartime equipment. Please check the fields highlighted in red. This model is a terrific horn with a great big full sound. $40.00 shipping. 1l7GB-{ijZ32 ,7M4Y[(I R$BX,! EUR Bells from the smaller instruments are more pink in color when stripped to the raw metal. Reynolds established the F.A. Reynolds Vintage Trombones, Vintage Trumpets, B&S Trumpets, Reynolds Vintage Brass Instruments, Conn Vintage Trumpets, Holton Vintage Trumpets, Blue Book Categories. Reynolds Contempora TO-02 Bass Trombone. The Contempora Trombone embodies every desirable feature fine trombonists require [and] produces a superior tenor trombone tone. 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. F.A. Contempora Tenor Trombone. Quantity: Decrease . Trumpet Trombone French Horn Tuba Cornet All Types. C $177.77 + C $56.06 shipping. $30.21 shipping. Brilliant and true tenor trombone sound in all registers, yet with a bell diameter of 7 inches which permits easy filling of the instrument. Serial #846609. The F attachment improves intonation and adds flexibility. Co. ' Cleveland Ohio U S A". Reynolds trombones made c.1952 and later (serial number 30000) are marked Made by Roth-Reynolds instead of F.A. Eventually I went to using the D most of the time. '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. Reynolds. The purpose of this website is to preserve the history of the F. A. Reynolds Company and the distinctive qualities of its brass instruments. Finish: clear lacquer finish. The new braces resemble those used by F.E. Oops, looks like you forgot something. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. xF)|HmM^'4B`?D]*3JKule]Ijo4v?/x9'|T9/0 263xLi>G7}lMD3Gxr'x ,L//?yELpx8B=yepz`p / r./FtyY6}cdUy. The Contempora TO-12 is the ultimate in F attachment trombones. Minimum purchase required. [1977 catalog] These instruments have a silverplate finish with unique engraving and a large "U.S." mark near the rim of the bell. 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. For a limited time, save in the Gibson European Demo Shop. Model 72-X with 9" or 10" bronze bell, with the built-in slide to E. Model 78-X with double valve. Das Instrument wurde beim Hersteller erworben, wenige Monate vor dessen traurigem Ableben.Ein 204258614434 There are numerous scratches and scuffs in the lacquer, with some tarnishing showing it's age of 40+ years. The E valve extends the range to low B. Based on your location, we've changed your settings: Shipping Region: He explained how much better it was than the E and what he said made a lot of sense, so the next time I went to the factory to give a tour, I went into Zig Kanstuls office (which was right off the room where we began the tours) and told him what Jeff had told me and asked if it would be possible to get an Eb extension for my Reynolds. Details of the contracts are not available, and it is not specified which service bands received the instruments, though anecdotal evidence suggests that the bands of the U.S. Army Air Forces (USAAF) may have been recipients, having just organized in 1941. Has a bell diameter of 8 inches. Reynolds Contempora trombones do not have pure copper bells. 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. Picture 1 of 12. 1 0 obj [This] instrument offers all of the advantages of a single rotor bass Bb and F trombone with three separate tuning slides. CO CLEVE., OH. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. (Mine was still in E, of course.) Reynolds Company. And by using the original E tuning slide, no additional extra parts were needed. This trombone in new proportions gives the volume and tone quality so essential for present day performances throughout the music world. FE-11 Contempora Single: F.A. 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). Quality craftsmanship and precision engineering provide a rich, full sound. 48 watching. 1952 Vintage REYNOLDS Trombone Mouthpiece 8B . The characteristic bronze-alloy bell and "Contempora" engraving would come later. The bass trombone was evidently one of two new instruments introduced c.1949 to launch the new "Contempora" model line (along with the trumpet). Contempora Bass Trombone, Model TO-02 [SN unknown, c.1961-64]. 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. The Contempora brand was introduced in 1949 according to the trademark application. Reynolds "Stereophonic" Contempora Double-Valve Bass Trombone (introduced 1958), Bore: .564"Bell: 10"Materials: bronze-alloy bell; brass main tuning crook and 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 clear lacquer finish. 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.] . Learn More. Would make an excellent first bass for any player looking to use as a practice tool (tenor guys looking to . Acoustical design allows a fuller sound with improved response and flexibility. All our instruments are personally refurbished and maintained by our in-house technician. 8 0 obj To the best of knowledge, the instrument specifications did not change, just the model numbers. In spite of the tenor-bass trombone's wide range, a distinction has been made in recent times between the tenor-bass and bass trombone - both work according to Sattler's functional principle and both have the same length of tubing, but the bass trombone has a wider bore (from 13.8 mm), a wider bell (from 24.8 cm), an additional valve (either Eb or D) and a larger mouthpiece. Contempora trumpet SN 41902 . Reynolds Company. It just wouldnt work, so he decided to produce a run of twelve D extensions and offered me one of them. Has a big splashy bottom end and plays easily. Price: $44 for 24 months with PayPal Credit opens a installment calculator layer * $44 for 24 months. After CMI purchased the assets to Reynolds, trumpets, cornets, trombones and French horns were made at the Olds factory in Fullerton, Calif. Solid Nickel-Silver outer slide and Tone Ring, with .515 Straight Bore. Reynolds Contempora trombone ~ Great Condition! Reynolds Bass Trombone with USAAF military engraving and silverplate finish (c.1951). I accepted, of course. There is no engraving inside the bell. The old numbers were replaced with a new scheme that reflected the type of instrument. 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. | Browse our daily deals for even more savings! Photos used with permission from Wil Salo [eBay: tubatuna]. Has been kept in a closet since. Bore: .565" (.585" rotor)Bell: 10"Materials: red-brass bell, brass main tuning crook and gooseneck; nickel-silver bracing and trim, outside slide tubes and slide receiverValve: rotary valve with closed-wrap F attachment; second tuning slide to E; 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. Bore: .565"Bell: 10"Materials: bronze-alloy bell, brass main tuning crook and gooseneck; nickel-silver bracing and trim, outside slide tubes and slide receiverValve: rotary valve with closed-wrap F attachment; second tuning slide to E; 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. 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