AmericanListed features safe and local classifieds for everything you need! The Contempora bass trombones were generally an exception to the homogenized approach, but finally even they couldn't escape change. Learn More, We understand the importance of online privacy and are committed to complying with the EU General Data Protection Regulation. Quantity: Decrease . Single Owner- played professionally for a few years in the mid 60's with Coast Guard Band, then taken back to the factory in '68 for a complete factory overhaul, Abilene, TX. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. Warsip just kind of smiled and said that Id pay for that down the road. Reynolds trombones made c.1952 and later (serial number 30000) are marked Made by Roth-Reynolds instead of F.A. The Brass Exchange isyour trusted resource where you can buy, sell & trade used trombones and other brass instruments. Equipped with two mouthpieces, scientifically developed and designed, and endorsed by prominent Symphony players. Photo source: eBay. Circa 1976, the distinctive Contempora bronze bells were replaced with standard red brass. Co. ' Cleveland Ohio U S A". In 1949, Reynolds trombone designs evidently followed the founder to California and borrowed elements from his new employer, F.E. 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. 2019 Gibson SG Standard '61 Sideways Vibrola Vintage Cherry OHSC Papers Find great deals and sell your items for free. Sometime after Richards Music purchased Reynolds in 1961, the product catalog was renumbered. The bass trombone's version of the bronze-alloy bell was introduced by c.1953see the model notes below for comments. White and then developing his own instruments. There is a separate tuning slide for each of the three sections to keep you permanently in tune. Here's a very nice Reynolds Contempora Bass Trombone. The basic sterling silver bell (model 73) had an added Sterling word engraved below the large Reynolds script, while the deluxe engraving style (model 71) kept the fancy filigree and hand-burnished gold inlay that distinguished the earlier Reynolds models. We played with some ideas and tried to come up with something that could be in either Eb or D so that all of us could have what we had asked for. 18 watching. By continuing to use Reverb, you agree to these updates, and to our cookie policy. Please check the fields highlighted in red. No dents or dings. Beautiful Reynolds Medalist Trombone. Shop by category. Sign in to check out Check out as guest. Copyright 2004-2022 ElShaddai Edwards. All Rights Reserved. Photo source: eBay. Currency: Learn More. Good condition items function properly but may exhibit some wear and tear. Here's another custom factory horn from the mid-1950s. C $177.77 + C $56.06 shipping. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. Reynolds "Professional" Tenor Trombone with Sterling Silver Bell. or Best Offer. 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. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. Reynolds "Philharmonic" Contempora Bass Trombone. The old numbers were replaced with a new scheme that reflected the type of instrument. Reynolds Contempora trombone ~ Great Condition! Reynolds". A remarkable instrument for all around performance. Photo source: eBay. Known serial numbers date production from between 1940 and 1952. .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. Local Pickup. The TO-38 is precise in every register, highly responsive and flexible. After CMI purchased the assets to Reynolds, trumpets, cornets, trombones and French horns were made at the Olds factory in Fullerton, Calif. The Professional Bass Trombone is designed for the hard-working bass trombonist. Reynolds Contempora TO-11 trombone 1969 CUSTOM RESTORE Silver or Lacquer King MP. 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. or Best Offer. Being such a great sounding horn, its amazing how new this item looks! Sounds like you you have a 30-m. Trumpet Trombone French Horn Tuba Cornet All Types. The slide was excellent. Blue Book Categories. Reynolds Contempora Tenor Trombone T0-11 with case . Body: nickel-silver gooseneck, tuning slide, bracing and trim; brass R counterweight, Slide: chrome-plated nickel silver inner slides; brass outer slides with nickel-silver sleeves and handgrip. 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. Photo source: eBay. by spangy Tue Jul 24, 2018 6:40 pm, Post Has 10" Bronze Bell. The rest of the horn is claimed to be nickel silver, including outer main slide tubes, and the bore size is .520", matching the larger Contempora version. C $156.55 shipping. Slide: chrome-plated nickel silver inner slides; brass outer slides with nickel-silver sleeves and handgrip. Reynolds Contempora trombone ~ Great Condition! [Contempora TO-11] Used and recommended by top artists everywhere. Over a period of twenty-five years, I have tried eight or nine different makes and I find the Reynolds vastly superiorin balance, tonal quality, ease of playing, slide action, and all-around performance. About This Listing. Buy Bass Trombones and get the best deals at the lowest prices on eBay! Contempora Bass Trombone, Model TO-02 [SN unknown, c.1961-64]. Photos used with permission from Wil Salo [eBay: tubatuna]. Reynolds Contempora trombones do not have pure copper bells. '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. However, he appears to have only made straight tenor trombone models in his brief time at his own company. Photo source: eBay. IH"v8K One time we got together he was showing me his Bach to which he had added a second valve in Eb. Picture Information. Reynolds Company. 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. Medium large bore with 8 bell produces fine bass trombone sound with a minimum of effort. Free shipping for many products! Contempora Corner and contemporacorner.com are not related or associated in any way to the former or current F.A. Reynolds Company. Reynolds Contempora TO-02 Bass Trombone. Free shipping on selected items. Here's a very nice Reynolds Contempora Bass Trombone. xF)|HmM^'4B`?D]*3JKule]Ijo4v?/x9'|T9/0 263xLi>G7}lMD3Gxr'x ,L//?yELpx8B=yepz`p / r./FtyY6}cdUy. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. <> stream Reynolds" monogram-style (faint) engraving. F.A. 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. The Contempora Trombone embodies every desirable feature fine trombonists require [and] produces a superior tenor trombone tone. Reynolds: French Horn: 1961 - 1979: Description: . trombone. 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. Slides of nickel silver and chrome plate drawn by a new Reynolds process for absolute precision movement. This model is a terrific horn with a great big full sound. Finally, in response to the increasing number of customer requests, the factory superintendent in charge of Engineering and Design at Olds' Fullerton plant, Zig Kanstul, designed an optional D attachment for the Contempora. Olds and Conn, were forced to shut down instrument lines and produce wartime equipment. Reynolds monogram-style lettering to a lengthwise script that simply says Reynolds. 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. Then he picked up an experiment in Eb and said hed fix it up for me if I wanted it, otherwise it was going into the trash. All our instruments are personally refurbished and maintained by our in-house technician. Pics tell the rest of the story! 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%)]. The distinctive bronze bell was labeled variously as "Bronz-O-Lite", "Red Bronze" and a "special bronze alloy". Olds trombones than the King trombones produced by H.N. 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 : A guy named Si Zeldin was a local LA trombonist that had a Bach 50B bass trombone that he wanted to unload on a talented student. . 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. Top artist quality with a large straight bore for maximum volume of sound. Built in Bb, it features the double rotor valves for changes to F and E and, therefore, is in reality a "triple horn". Like the Olds Super model, the Contempora tenor trombone features a nickel-silver tone ring, or kranz, around the edge of the bell flare. No issues. 23000 1950. The red-brass bell gives this instrument a richer, darker sound and excellent projection. <> Eventually I went to using the D most of the time. Reynolds Company. F.A. 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! After Scherl & Roth took over operations in 1946, the engraving pattern changed to a vertical block lettering style. applications; the earliest recorded Contempora instrument is SN 20076 (trumpet). The inscription is F.A. He snatched the horn from me and stomped off. Reynolds Roth Contempora Trombone with F Attachment, Restored, Vintage. AmericanListed features safe and local classifieds for everything you need! 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.] . . Especially notable are the new brace and grip patterns, as well as the adoption of a bronze alloy for the Contempora instruments. email: password: . Solid nickel slides. A year later, most original "F.A. Dependent triggers in F and E. This horn has just been serviced and plays well as is. Lightweight, compact and versatile. In 1970, Reynolds sold the Abilene (Texas) plant to Conn and merged all production lines with Olds in Fullerton. . Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. EUR Handslide is very good, this model did not have a slide lock. Browse search results for Music instruments for sale in Poquonock Bridge, CT. AmericanListed features safe and local classifieds for everything you need! Minimum purchase required. White "King" trombones. Both brass and sterling silver bells feature significant filigree with the latter adding inlay gold as well. Bore: .565" (.585" rotor)Bell: 10"Materials: red-brass 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 Contempora Bass Trombone possesses a sonorous, penetrating bass tone quality throughout its full range. The Contempora brand was introduced in 1949 according to the trademark application. Learn More. Shop eBay for great deals on Reynolds Brass Instruments. Price: $44 for 24 months with PayPal Credit opens a installment calculator layer * $44 for 24 months. Then, about ten years ago, I sold him an early Reynolds bass that was in as new condition. Finally, one day I was getting ready to start a tour and he stuck his head out of his door and asked me to stop by when I was done. There were slight adjustments to the model specifications compared to the Cleveland-made instruments. Then I pulled the slides as far as they would go: C!! Customized Bass Trombone, Mack Brass/Jinbao (China) Bb/F/D/B . HawaiiTromboneGuy wrote: Mon Sep 19, 2022 8:09 pm One of the most beautiful trombones that I've ever seen belonged to a now deceased friend of mine. It is a sentimental favorite a decent, multipurpose instrument that is essentially a compromise sort of horn. 1l7GB-{ijZ32 ,7M4Y[(I R$BX,! The late-model Professional trombone was made at the Olds plant in Fullerton between 1971-75. The slide is smooth and has no wear. Picture 1 of 12. F.A. Reynolds, division of Scherl & Roth (Cleveland, Ohio). Oldsbut the trombone that the Reynolds company is most known for was developed under a different hand. 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. Das Instrument wurde beim Hersteller erworben, wenige Monate vor dessen traurigem Ableben.Ein 204258614434 <> Bore: .520" Bell: 8" bronze alloy bell with nickel-silver tone ring Materials: nickel-silver gooseneck, tuning slide, bracing and trim; brass R counterweight Slide: chrome-plated nickel-silver inner slides; brass outer slides with nickel-silver mouthpiece receiver and hand grips Finish: polished brass with clear lacquer finish. <> Serial #846609. Rich, full, responsive tone -- superb intonation -- excellent ease of playing. The timbre it creates, however, can be a bit deceiving- it dances across its pitch range with ease and elegance. Please message us with any questions! The purpose of this website is to preserve the history of the F. A. Reynolds Company and the distinctive qualities of its brass instruments. Has quick easy response in all registers. Ordered before 17:00, delivered tomorrow. The purpose of this website is to preserve the history of the F. A. Reynolds Company and the distinctive qualities of its brass instruments. Design features ensure fast and dependable slide performance. Germany, % About This Listing. 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. 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. It has the "R" counter-weight. 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. This is it!a big, round, robust tone, wonderful balance, lightning-like slide action, and instant tonal responsefrom the deepest pedal tones to the flexible upper limits of the instrument. This horn was made in Abilene Texas between 1969-1970. Trombone icons created by Freepik - Flaticon. Circa 1949, Reynolds redesigned the bracing on the trombone line. Bore: .520" (large) Bell: 8" bronze alloy bell with nickel-silver tone ring. Reynolds Contempora Bass Tromobone made in the 1960's. The old numbers were replaced with a new scheme that reflected the type of instrument. For the Contempora bass trombone, there was a very small bore size adjustment and the change to the baked epoxy finish (vs. clear lacquer) that Olds was using. POSAUNE MIT QUARTVENTIL - EUR 3.000,00. This model is a terrific horn with a great big full sound. Photos used with permission from David Otey, Horn Haven Music (eBay ID: schnook64). Included with this trombone is its case. Reynolds Contempora TO-02 Bass Trombone. Reynolds Bass Trombone [SN 21563, c.1949]. Reynolds Company in 1936 to produce his own brand of band instruments. Choice of large bore with 8 inch bell or medium bore with 7 inch bell. Reynolds: Baritone: 1964 - 1979: 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. endobj French Horn Trumpet Trombone Tuba Cornet All Types. The bass trombone was evidently one of two new instruments introduced c.1949 to launch the new "Contempora" model line (along with the trumpet). Original Antique Vintage Reynolds Contempora TO-11 Brass Trombone 1969 With Case . The color of the bass trombone's "Bronz-o-lyte" bell is much darker than Contempora trumpets, cornets and tenor trombones, and, depending on wear, can be almost orange in appearance compared to the golden smaller horns, which led to the Contempora bass trombones earning the nickname, "the Tangerine Trombone.". Built in Bb, it features the double rotor valves for changes to F and E and, therefore, is in reality a "triple horn". C $150.74 shipping. This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. Premium brand in the Reynolds catalog for 30 years. <> This trombone originally 204246400543 Originally a Bach Model 50T3 but has been modified. Vintage REYNOLDS Trombone Mouthpiece 8B . 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 The Brass Exchange @ 2022 All Rights Reserved, Reynolds Contempora Bass Trombone Vintage 60's. Reynolds produced instruments for U.S. Army Air Force service bands throughout the 1940s. Free shipping for many products! Perfectly balanced for lightweight feel but strongly built to withstand the wear of heavy usage by the professional trombonist. 40 watching. About This Listing. C $964.12 It should come as no surprise that early Reynolds trombones share many visual characteristics with contemporary H.N. By continuing to use Reverb, you agree to these updates, and to our cookie policy. 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. There is a lot of information about Reynolds trombones at Contempora Corner (contemporacorner.com). Some lacquer wear. Reynolds company at auction, all of the Contempora trumpets, cornets, trombones and French horns were made at the Olds factory in Fullerton, Calif. Has a bell diameter of 8 inches. Acoustical design allows a fuller sound with improved response and flexibility. Rotary change to F and E slide with a valve designed after our famous French horn valves for a lifetime of perfect service. Plus a couple of small dents, but nothing that affects ts playability. Qty in Cart: 0. 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. He still plays it. Contempora Bass Trombone, Model TO-02 [SN 309xxx, c.1976]. 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. The F.A. 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. Reynolds Contempora; Cleveland; .500 bore. Finish: clear lacquer finish. 23000: 1950: 30000: 1952: Instruments start to be branded "Made by Roth-Reynolds" instead of "Made by . 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! I started off using the Eb extension most of the time and playing around with the D some. 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. Sometime after Richards Music purchased Reynolds in 1961, the product catalog was renumbered. To the best of knowledge, the instrument specifications did not change, just the model numbers. Condition:--not specified. F.A. This trombone is a beauty! The E valve extends the range to low B. Played "as is", this can affect tuning and response, especially in the higher registers. Then one day while sitting in orchestra rehearsal and doing what trombone players usually do during orchestra rehearsals (twiddling thumbs), it struck me that the extensions would fit into each other. Complete with deluxe instrument luggage and accessories. Contempora Bass Trombone, Model 72 [SN 50324, c.1958]. Plays a lot like an early Conn or Holton and is a terrific all-around bass for orchestra or jazz. Photos used with permission from ElShaddai Edwards. 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. Copyright 2004-2022 ElShaddai Edwards. Some minor scratches around the bell flare. The bell, in a 5/16th inch silver plated ring, is engraved, "Roth ' Reynolds Inst. $74.45 shipping. To reflect our commitment, we updated our terms and conditions. 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. To the best of knowledge, the instrument specifications did not change, just the model numbers. [6] Contempora (1949-1979). Olds. Review the model details here, then see "The Stereophonic Story" for a more detailed narrative of these changes. [This] instrument offers all of the advantages of a single rotor bass Bb and F trombone with three separate tuning slides. Bells that have been stripped of lacquer have a deeper purple color, very similar to a Conn Coprion bell, which was made of 100% copper. Model 72-X with 9" or 10" bronze bell, with the built-in slide to E. Model 78-X with double valve. The F attachment extends the range, while increasing slide facility. Beautiful vintage craftsmanship you don't see these days, tone ring and R shaped counterweight. 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. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. Some lacquer wear but it looks more like aging not wear. Re: Reynolds Contempora; Cleveland; .500 bore. 30000 1952 Instruments start to be branded "Made by Roth-Reynolds" instead of "Made by F.A. 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. Reynolds established the F.A. These contracts allowed the relatively new company to continue focusing on making band instruments when more-established manufacturers, e.g., F.E. Comes with a non-orignal case. 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. This a very clean single trigger .565 bass trombone with single rotor and 10" Bronze Bell. No service needed to improve playability. endstream The bell is sterling silver, like the Professional models, but at 8" and finely engraved with the "Contempora" script and gold inlay. Sponsored + C $91.91 shipping . bass trombone, french horns, low brass, baritones, alto horns, mellophones, etc. Reynolds, division of Scherl & Roth (Cleveland, Ohio). FOR SALE! White and F.E. 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). . Reynolds advertisement featuring Russ Morgan. Bore measures .515; 8" bell. 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. Item Information. 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. Please look closely at the photos. $999.00. Make this Reynolds Contempora bass trombone yours today! 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. 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. 48 watching. 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. $350.00 + $45.00 shipping . 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