Reynolds "Symphony" Contempora Bass Trombone, Bore: .564"Bell: 9" (10" option in 1959)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 and E slide; 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. Solid Nickel-Silver outer slide and Tone Ring, with .515 Straight Bore. It's not known if the bass trombone bell was made of a different metal alloy. Complete with deluxe instrument luggage and accessories. Condition:--not specified. I was told that it is a big bore trombone, without the F attachment. In a c.1950 catalog, the company claimed that the Reynolds trombone was the result of 40 years of "study and experiments," presumably within the period of time from approximately 1904-1946, when Foster Reynolds was at H.N. This distinctive instrument features a Red Bronze Bell. Reynolds Tenor Trombone with "U.S." military engraving and silverplate finish (c.1950). 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). The bell is sterling silver, like the Professional models, but at 8" and finely engraved with the "Contempora" script and gold inlay. 18 watching. Item Information. 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. 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. 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. Photo source: eBay. Learn More. [3] Reynolds spent 10 years with his company, developing successful lines of cornets, trumpets, baritone horns, French horns, and bass trombones . The change in engraving patterns happened around SN 9000. Reynolds Contempora Tenor Trombone T0-11 with case. email: password: . Eventually I went to using the D most of the time. The Brass Exchange @ 2022 All Rights Reserved, Reynolds Contempora Bass Trombone Vintage 60's. Reynolds trombones made c.1952 and later (serial number 30000) are marked Made by Roth-Reynolds instead of F.A. Xdl*8H) *%Fb|b|)`5=DNe8oAm`1qT5[\INakmc!$(OL6L>w&hqEA~ f/y f'v;V[_ 2smKi(u5'K>pR-ZI]@kaf-`:&c ) KrH0`X,*E`=#Xu`QMxl&f1ZHBHj!I_]sh>._IVUmMCf^tQ][O:JYC9ZEnq Sign in to check out Check out as guest. FA Reynolds Gibson Yamaha Band Firstact Palmer All Manufacturers. AmericanListed features safe and local classifieds for everything you need! $1,800.00 + $100.00 shipping. For sheer beauty of tone, perfect intonation, and easy response, the Professional is a delight to play. The Brass Exchange isyour trusted resource where you can buy, sell & trade used trombones and other brass instruments. After fitting it with a Callet lead pipe, the output was considerable better and more focused. 30000 1952 Instruments start to be branded "Made by Roth-Reynolds" instead of "Made by F.A. The Contempora line launched in 1949 with new trumpet and bass trombone models, followed by cornet and tenor trombone. Especially notable are the new brace and grip patterns, as well as the adoption of a bronze alloy for the Contempora instruments. Materials: solid nickel silver nickel-silver gooseneck, tuning slide, bracing and trim; brass "R" counterweight. The top artist-grade tenor trombone in the Reynolds line with all of the features expected by the professional. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. Alto Horns Cornets Euphoniums Fluglehorns French Horns Mellophones Sousaphones Trombones Trumpets Tubas Reynolds Alto Horns Cornets Euphoniums Fluglehorns French Horns Mellophones Sousaphones Tenor Horns Trombones Trumpets Tubas Wurlitzer Currency: The large bore and bell provide the robust tone demanded in contemporary music. In most cases, a horn would come off the California production line and become either a Reynolds- or Olds-branded instrument based on detailing and finish. The new and majestic Reynolds Contempora - Supreme potentate of modern bass trombones. dIWKV-H0x_B$xf1" ! Contempora Bass Trombone, Model TO-02 [SN 309xxx, c.1976]. A Bass Trombone played and enthusiastically endorsed by symphony players in this and foreign countries. Vintage REYNOLDS Trombone Mouthpiece 8B . or Best Offer. White. Special 10" bronze alloy bell. Oops, looks like you forgot something. Reynolds: French Horn: 1961 - 1979: Description: . W`rmcL"$!p$su `]kFHBH!icz{nW;:vxmUJ.K3]\{h:@Yh/fIq.eqogjdiC{ Facebook-f Twitter Youtube. +5cdq+^jF Copyright 2004-2022 ElShaddai Edwards. <> Some lacquer wear. It has the "R" counter-weight. Reynolds" monogram-style (faint) engraving. Alto Trombone; Bb Tenor Trombone; Bb/F Tenor Trombone; Bass Trombones; Contrabass Trombones; 00 Series. The TO-12 (with F attachment) was missing in the 1977 catalog and both models were absent from a 1978 price list. Finland, 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. Here is a wonderful Reynolds'Stereophonic' Contempora bass trombone in near mint condition. Learn More, We understand the importance of online privacy and are committed to complying with the EU General Data Protection Regulation. 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 monogram-style lettering to a lengthwise script that simply says Reynolds. The F attachment improves intonation and adds flexibility. 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. No issues. Description. Hey! Reynolds Contempora; Cleveland; .500 bore. I accepted, of course. The Contempora TO-12 is the ultimate in F attachment trombones. (l) Olds one-piece brace; (r) Reynolds three-piece brace. Built in Bb, it features the double rotor valves for changes to F and E and, therefore, is in reality a "triple horn". Reynolds produced instruments for U.S. Army Air Force service bands throughout the 1940s. The late-model Professional trombone was made at the Olds plant in Fullerton between 1971-75. I know it had a leaderpipe because my mouthpiece fit the receiver. Reynolds: Baritone: 1964 - 1979: Original Antique Vintage Reynolds Contempora TO-11 Brass Trombone 1969 With Case. C $964.12 . Shop by category. IH"@9$~PN In the early 1950's, symphony members started playing with new ideas and bore/bell size combinations to find exactly what they were missing. Please see photosCould be an easy restoration for someone who is familiar with . Olds, though they are made with separate post and ferrule components, not Olds' patented one-piece design. Reynolds Co. becomes a division of Scherl & Roth by mid-1946. Re: Reynolds Contempora; Cleveland; .500 bore. [Contempora TO-12] The trombone used and recommended by advanced students and professionals. Photo source: eBay. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. F.A. The slide is smooth and has no wear. No service needed to improve playability. CO CLEVE., OH. To reflect our commitment, we updated our terms and conditions. Circa 1976, the distinctive Contempora bronze bells were replaced with standard red brass. Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care. Valuation Reports for Used F.A. Picture Information. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. To the best of knowledge, the instrument specifications did not change, just the model numbers. or Best Offer. by Posaunus Tue Jul 24, 2018 10:03 pm, Post Reynolds established the F.A. Designed to satisfy the exacting demands of advanced players and music educators. endstream Finest metals, proper bracing and meticulous workmanship assure years of performance pleasure without costly maintenance. Note: 1976 example shown above with "red brass bell" and no tone ring. F. E. Olds was a manufacturer of musical instruments founded by Frank Ellsworth (F. E.) Olds in Los Angeles, California in the early 1900s. Reynolds Company. $30.21 shipping. Learn More. The slides are finest nickel-silver with integral stockings heavily plated with hard chrome. Bore: .515" straight boreBell: 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: polished brass with baked epoxy. White "King" trombones. The Contempora tenor trombone was now offered in a single .515" bore size, with or without the F attachment. By 1976, however, the bronze bell had been replaced with "red brass" and the distinctive nickel-silver tone ring had disappeared. 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. No dents or dings. Vintage F Reynolds Trombone s#17270 w/ tweed case for parts repair . 40 watching. The Contempora bass trombones were generally an exception to the homogenized approach, but finally even they couldn't escape change. Technical developments on the Contempora bass trombone evolved rapidly in the 1950s, with the primary goal being more accurate playing of low register notes, especially chromatics and pedal tones. 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. 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). Zigs extensions were really a very simple design. Sponsored + C $91.91 shipping . At least using factory-made parts. About This Listing. Equipped with rotary change to F and E slide for perfect intonation in low pedal tones. 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. F.A. Used Conn Artist Symphony Trombone with case Skip to main content. Based on your location, we've changed your settings: Shipping Region: or Best Offer. frk Reynolds valve and slide trombone Bb (sib) $85.00 shipping. Blue Book Categories. The design also allowed the two extensions to fit into each other and become the Db and C configurations. C $150.74 shipping. Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care. The top is great as is the middle, but the bottom was stuffy for me. To the best of knowledge, the instrument specifications did not change, just the model numbers. endobj Included with this trombone is its case. Price: $44 for 24 months with PayPal Credit opens a installment calculator layer * $44 for 24 months. Both brass and sterling silver bells feature significant filigree with the latter adding inlay gold as well. The Contempora large-bore tenor trombone with 8 inch bell has the F attachment that both extends your lower range and increases your slide facility. Please check the fields highlighted in red. Continue to love your Contempora (almost certainly a Model 30-M). Known serial numbers date production from between 1940 and 1952. Contempora tenor trombones seem to have a non-standard mouthpiece receiver size of .495" (.020" larger than a standard Bach), causing small-shank trombone mouthpieces to insert slightly deeper than in trombones with a standard receiver. 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. Photo source: eBay. . The finish is scratched & wore in several areas. Contempora Bass Trombone, Model 72 [SN 22236, c.1950]. Reynolds "Philharmonic" Contempora Bass Trombone. Contempora: 30-M .500 : 7.5 : Slide . Reynolds "Stereophonic" Contempora Bass Trombone. Correctly balanced to insure tireless playing. Blue Book Categories. Terms of Use. Includes the original hard case. Played "as is", this can affect tuning and response, especially in the higher registers. En 1965, la socit a t rachete par la Seeburg Corporation de Eastlake (Ohio), et le nom est devenu King Musical Instruments . Learn More, We understand the importance of online privacy and are committed to complying with the EU General Data Protection Regulation. Ordered before 17:00, delivered tomorrow. K\Ko07-R|9yOH{p_" eqX,! Reynolds Contempora trombones do not have pure copper bells. Here's a very nice Reynolds Contempora Bass Trombone. Quality craftsmanship and precision engineering provide a rich, full sound. Continuation of the brass-bell and sterling-bell F.A. It was clearly an orchestral horn: you had to kind of boss it around to get what you wanted. 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! Bell is special bronze alloy. Find great local deals on second-hand brass musical instruments for sale in E105SQ Shop hassle-free with Gumtree, your local buying & selling community. :& [6] Contempora (1949-1979). Buy Bass Trombones and get the best deals at the lowest prices on eBay! Beautiful horns with top notch workmanship. The old numbers were replaced with a new scheme that reflected the type of instrument. His horn is shown in the upper left below, along with several examples of custom-made extensions that have been spotted "in the wild". About This Listing. 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 Bass Trombone with USAAF military engraving and silverplate finish (c.1951). $999.00 + shipping . There is a separate tuning slide for each of the three sections to keep you permanently in tune. Reynolds Contempora TO-02 Bass Trombone + C $54.70 shipping. View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. The brass bells were now much simpler than the sterling silver bells and would not have required as much finishing time on the production line. However, he appears to have only made straight tenor trombone models in his brief time at his own company. I have more pictures if you're interested. Free shipping . Made in England Played Globally. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. After CMI purchased the assets to Reynolds, trumpets, cornets, trombones and French horns were made at the Olds factory in Fullerton, Calif. While it doesn't appear in a c.1963 RMC/Reynolds catalog, the "Symphony" model continued to be produced during the RMC period. In c.1949, Reynolds redesigned the bell and slide bracing used on their trombones. Reynolds Company. Please check the fields highlighted in red. MINTY! Reynolds advertisement featuring Russ Morgan. by PhilipEdCarlson Wed Jul 25, 2018 1:26 pm, Post 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. After using school horns for a few years, namely an Olds Ambassador, and a Reynolds Contempora, I decided to graduate to a real instrument. 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. C $254.90 shipping. King Musical Instruments (fonde l'origine sous le nom de H. N. White Company) est une ancienne entreprise de facture d'instrument de musique situe Eastlake (Ohio), Ohio, qui utilisait le nom commercial King pour ses instruments. Bore: .564" Bell: 9" Materials: brass bell, main tuning crook and gooseneck; nickel-silver bracing and trim, outside slide tubes and slide receiver Valve: rotary valve with closed-wrap F attachment and E slide; brass with nickel-silver outer slide tubes Slide: brass outer slides with nickel-silver sleeves; chrome-plated nickel silver inner slide tubes; chrome-plated hand grips Finish: polished brass with clear lacquer finish. Original Antique Vintage Reynolds Contempora TO-11 Brass Trombone 1969 With Case + 59.76 P&P + 59.76 P&P Holton TR158 Tenor-Bass Trombone w/ Case Screw Top Bell! Slide: chrome-plated nickel-silver inner slides; brass outer slides with nickel-silver mouthpiece receiver and hand grips. Customized Bass Trombone, Mack Brass/Jinbao (China) Bb/F/D/B . The Contempora [TO-02] bass trombone has been designed for the professional and the advanced player. Shop by category. All Rights Reserved. Now, we know they most certainly hit their mark with the Contempora Symphony! The old numbers were replaced with a new scheme that reflected the type of instrument. Photo source: eBay. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. The Contempora Trombone embodies every desirable feature fine trombonists require [and] produces a superior tenor trombone tone. The Marching Trombone also permits the baritone player to double on the trombone in the stage band. The Professional Bass Trombone is designed for the hard-working bass trombonist. This instrument has recently been serviced and ultrasonically cleaned. Contempora Corner and contemporacorner.com are not related or associated in any way to the former or current F.A. Norman Rowe mentioned a limited run of factory-made D extensions for the double-valve Contempora. FE-11 Contempora Single: F.A. Trumpet Trombone French Horn Tuba Cornet All Types. Reynolds Contempora Bass Trombone made in the 1960's. Single Owner, Original purchaser sent this in recently. Designed for beauty and rugged durability with nickel silver trimmings and Bronz-o-lyte bell. Photo source: eBay. 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%)]. Well, the Eb was what I wanted in the first place, so I said Id like it. Photos used with permission from David Otey, Horn Haven Music (eBay ID: schnook64). Trombone icons created by Freepik - Flaticon. 8 0 obj %PDF-1.4 White. Lacquer wear around the tuning slide, slide braces, receiver, and neckpipe. Contempora Bass Trombone, Model 78-X [SN 59942, c.1960]. AmericanListed features safe and local classifieds for everything you need! 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. Finally, Fred Land has an example of c.1951 Contempora tenor trombone with the characteristic bronze bell, but without a nickel-silver tone ring. Browse search results for Music instruments for sale in Avondale, WA. Serial #846609. The bass trombone's version of the bronze-alloy bell was introduced by c.1953see the model notes below for comments. Add to Cart Quick view. The Contempora brand was introduced in 1949 according to the trademark application. Contempora Bass Trombone, Model TO-01 [SN 257775, c.1970]. Michael Rath Trombones. 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. For a limited time, save in the Gibson European Demo Shop. White and then developing his own instruments. French Horn Trumpet Trombone Tuba Cornet All Types. The tone ring helps focus and project the sound without breaking up at louder volumes. Some lacquer wear. Rotary change to F and E slide with a valve designed after our famous French horn valves for a lifetime of perfect service. The purpose of this website is to preserve the history of the F. A. Reynolds Company and the distinctive qualities of its brass instruments. 48 watching. The bell, in a 5/16th inch silver plated ring, is engraved, "Roth ' Reynolds Inst. Serial number 22000 (c.1949) marks the approximate change to the updated brace design. endobj Would make an excellent first bass for any player looking to use as a practice tool (tenor guys looking to . By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. Reynolds, division of Scherl & Roth (Cleveland, Ohio). Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. Co. ' Cleveland Ohio U S A". Reynolds trombones from the 1950s can be quite good (but to me not as good as a King 2B or 3B). .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. In the early 1950's, symphony members started playing with new ideas and bore/bell size combinations to find exactly what they were missing. Reynolds Contempora TO-02 Bass Trombone. The old numbers were replaced with a new scheme that reflected the type of instrument. endobj The E valve extends the range to low B. $74.45 shipping. Reynolds Bass Trombone with USAAF military engraving and silverplate finish (c.1949). Reynolds Co. Inc. Cleveland Ohio U.S.A., placing it in the period before the Roth-Reynolds business name was used. Copyright 2004-2022 ElShaddai Edwards. 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. Based on your location, we've changed your settings: Shipping Region: Bach 42 Trombone with F attachment. 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.] . Then, about ten years ago, I sold him an early Reynolds bass that was in as new condition. And the case design allowed the extension to be left on the instrument when packing the horn up. Bass Trombone - Reynolds Contempora. The valve action assures rapid response and assists in increased articulation. Get the best deal for Trombones from the largest online selection at eBay.ca. The bass trombone was evidently one of two new instruments introduced c.1949 to launch the new "Contempora" model line (along with the trumpet). 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. Reynolds Contempora trombone ~ Great Condition! 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. This a very clean single trigger .565 bass trombone with single rotor and 10" Bronze Bell. And by using the original E tuning slide, no additional extra parts were needed. Item Information. Featuring a red bronze bell, it has an F attachment which extends its lower range while simultaneously offering optional slide positions. Enter your search keyword . All our instruments are personally refurbished and maintained by our in-house technician. Contempora Tenor Trombone. Bore: .500". Bach 50B3 Stradivarius Professional Bass Trombone - Instrument Only - OPEN BOX. After CMI purchased the assets of the F.A. The new braces resemble those used by F.E. Reynolds developed a reputation for his instruments' excellent acoustics and superior craftsmanship. Notable for easy blowing and an effortless slide action for those long, steady hours of difficult dance and symphony work. Contempora Corner and contemporacorner.com are not related or associated in any way to the former or current F.A. The F.A. To the best of knowledge, the instrument specifications did not change, just the model numbers. All Rights Reserved. Find great local deals on second-hand brass musical instruments for sale in SW71SE Shop hassle-free with Gumtree, your local buying & selling community. 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. [7] Professional (1952-1961, 1970s). 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. EUR Dependent triggers in F and E. This horn has just been serviced and plays well as is. F.A. 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. About This Listing. This allowed brass and nickel-silver components to be mixed or matched on different models. There were slight adjustments to the model specifications compared to the Cleveland instruments. Reynolds Bass Trombone with USAAF military engraving and silverplate finish (c.1948-49). [Contempora TO-11] Used and recommended by top artists everywhere. In 1970, Reynolds fully merged production lines with Olds in Fullerton. Hed shrug it off with an Im working on it.. This model is a terrific horn with a great big full sound. Germany, 9 0 obj 35000 c.1954. F.A. Baritone Trumpet Trombone French Horn Tuba All Types. Trombones have been reported with bell sizes of 7", 7" and 7", and bore . 1l7GB-{ijZ32 ,7M4Y[(I R$BX,! There is no engraving inside the bell. This Reynolds LARGE BORE Contempora Trombone gives volume and tone quality unsurpassed. The purpose of this website is to preserve the history of the F. A. Reynolds Company and the distinctive qualities of its brass instruments. Reynolds Bass Trombone [SN 20598, c.1948-49]. 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. Bore: .520" Bell: 8" brass bell Body: brass tuning slides; nickel-silver gooseneck, bracing and trim Valve: rotary valve with F tuning attachment Slide: chrome-plated nickel silver inner slides; brass outer slides with nickel-silver sleeves and handgrip Finish: clear lacquer finish; optional silverplate bright bell or silverplate gold bell finish. Sounds like you you have a 30-m. . 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