I love my Holton Merker; it sings like no other horn I've ever played, and I've played lots of horns. Here's a very nice Reynolds Contempora double French horn. For the first 10-12 years of production, the Reynolds cornet was simply known as the "Reynolds Cornet". These [Single] French Horns are easy blowing and are suitable for both band and orchestra use. They are 'sleepers'. Learn More. Reynolds cornets were based on the "underslung" design of the "King" Master Model cornets that Foster Reynolds helped create in the 1920s and '30s at the H.N. Never any major dents, minor dings have been recently burnished out by our shop in Wichita. Decrease Quantity of Reynolds Contempora #257345 Increase Quantity of Reynolds Contempora #257345. Reaming the bore to a uniform .468 made the Texas horn play every bit as well as the Cleveland models. FE-11 Contempora Single: F.A. Same as model FE-11, but made of brass with nickel-silver slide tubes, braces and trim. The Reynolds Double French Horn is the most sensitively responding instrument I have ever used and has an unusually easy-speaking upper registerso important to Horn players. This horn is has been professionally cleaned, lubed, oiled, and playtested in my shop. Reynolds in 1946. Wichita Band's service warranty is the same as it's been for more than thirty years: ALL new and all used instruments sold by Wichita Band Instrument Company come with our 24 month service warranty. Likely developed as part of Reynolds' work on creating the nickel-silver Chambers model French horn. Hey! Chambers was a Conn 8D player and, with the common Kruspe-Horner heritage, familiar with the basic layout of the Reynolds horn. "French Tuba", C Tuba, 5 piston, c.1865-1899 . Note: Model 60 last appears in the 1958 catalog. {"one"=>"Select 2 or 3 items to compare", "other"=>"{{ count }} of 3 items selected"}, Reynolds Contempora FE01 Double Horn - Serial #215721 (Pre-Owned), ** total_quantity ** | ** unit_price ** / ** unit_measure **, Bore Size (Inches/Millimeters): .468/12 mm. There were slight adjustments to the model specifications compared to the Cleveland instruments. The case is in good working order as well. Thanks so much. Reynolds Contempora FE-03 Double French Horn w/case & Bach Mouthpiece Beautiful! 99% of the finish with only the tiniest bit of wear on some of the Reynolds instruments showed high-quality workmanship, but should not be confused with instruments of the same time from Holton or Conn. Irons and many others. Playtested to determine quality. This particular Reynolds horn is a Contempora FE-01 French Horn. View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. Bore: .458" (medium) Bell: 4" brass Length: 17" Materials: brass with nickel-silver lead pipe, upper valve casings (balusters) and outer slide tubes Valves: top-loaded, inner-spring, solid nickel-silver valve pistons Finish: polished brass with clear lacquer finish. He commented that when he trialed several to pick the Contempora, the Contempora had the best low range of all that he had tried and it was comparable to the others in the high range, at this point the valves could use a little freshening up. Realizing that the French Horn is probably the most difficult and exacting of all brass instruments, Reynolds skilled designers and craftsmen have combined all their arts and talents toward making these the finest instruments of all time. Alto Horn : Reynolds : Contempora : 174 : Baritone : Pollmann : inscribed Pollmanns Music House, New York. Please check the fields highlighted in red. This took away the awesome power potential of the heavy bell, but made the horn a little more forgiving to play in smaller ensembles. Find great local deals on second-hand brass musical instruments for sale in E151HJ Shop hassle-free with Gumtree, your local buying & selling community. Serial number 21000 marks the approximate change to the updated design. Obsugujemy rwnie lotniska. Graceful in design, yet sturdily built for lifetime use. Available to ship immediately.************************************************************************************************************************. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. CTRL + SPACE for auto-complete. owicka 2 Rodzaj zatrudnienia: umowa o prac na czas zastpstwa, wymiar etatu 1, system pracy Same as Model 160, but made of solid nickel silver. OHIO" on bell. Sometime after Richards Music purchased Reynolds in 1961, the product catalog was reorganized. I have several vintage horns including a Olds Recording cornet, a King Silvertone Cornet and I feel that My 1950's Contempora cornet is the best one of the lot. By the mid 1940s, Reynolds was marketing their double horn as the Pottag Model. First known Emperor model: SN 24577. 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 two most apparent modifications were to double the thickness of the bell from .009 to .018, and the leadpipe was shortened and retapered. J.W. SPECIFICATIONS Height: 20" Width: 17" Depth: 12" Weight: 9 lbs. To reflect our commitment, we updated our terms and conditions. However, compared to the Conn 8D, the Reynolds Double Horn added a short tuning slide above the B change valve. The Unfortunately, photos and illustrations are not available for this early model, but it wouldn't be a stretch to assume that the horn resembled the King horns that were produced under Foster Reynolds' guidance at H.N. Instruments were only produced for part of 1963. Holton-Farkcs MC mouthpiece, a Vincent Bach 3 mouthpiece, and a . We've been in business since 1953 and have had the same owner since 1963. Reynolds may have actually been Regent models, the earliest known examples of Reynolds French horns suggest that they were made as part of the company's World War II contracts with the U.S. Army (see below). The Contempora horns are very popular with Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. Free shipping. (auction photos) White materials, especially the claims of milling accuracy to less than 1/1000" and the uniformity of the gauge of metals used. Quiet floating type rotary valves have long shafts and bearings. While the Pottag Model shared the basic Kruspe-Horner layout with the Conn 8D, some have noted that the model dimensions and playing characteristics are more similar to a Conn 6D (which Pottag had played in his time with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra), itself a copy of a Schmidt horn. Order today. Graceful design and famous free-blowing qualities distinguish the Professional models. Reynolds continued to offer a sterling silver bell option throughout the 1950s and early 60s. View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. Great Savings & Free Delivery / Collection on many items Germany, Its wondrous tone quality, complete even range and sureness is noteworthy. Professional "Hi-Fi" cornet introduced 1957/58: 46xxx lowest serial number recorded. Various configurations of materials and finishes were available or, more likely, evolved over time, but it was still just Reynolds (along with Roth and Regent, which were the intermediate and student model lines available). In the event that a customer requires service under factory guarantees or Wichita Band's service warranty, the item must be returned to us and not directly to the manufacturer. It is pretty responsive but the strength of this horn would seem to me to be the tone. It is ready to play. It was built 1962/63 . Currency: Trumpet Trombone French Horn Tuba Cornet All Types. Learn More, We understand the importance of online privacy and are committed to complying with the EU General Data Protection Regulation. Contempora Double French Horn in B/F American Model (Chambers), Bore: TBDBell: 12" heavyweight bell (0.018" thick)Wrap: Kruspe-Horner (with B tuning slide); ring pull on B tuning slide Materials: solid nickel silver body, slide tubes and bracing; metal cork holders and unplated rotor levers Finish: polished brass with clear lacquer finish, Same as model FE-01, but made of gold brass with nickel-silver slide tubes, braces and trim. Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape. Even in a state of disrepair, mine and the horn's, it still played with the big, sweet sound I remembered. Fast, solid nickel silver pistons of perfect fit and a correctly tapered bore produce a rare combination of perfection. Jupiter 752L Single French Horn (Norwalk Music, INc): $1477.00: French Horn Pins (TrophyCentral Trophies, Awards & Display Cases): $2.79: Seasonal Inspirations 534533-0350 French Horn 100% Nylon Fiber Machine Made Milliken Rugs On Sale (Payless Rugs): $83.57: Lightweight French Horn Case GL-French Horn (CSNstores): $99.99: Oval iPlay French Horn Magnet (SpiritMagnets.biz): $3.99 I love it and am happy indeed to recommend it to any French Horn player. F.A. Reynolds double horn model Contempora FE-03, serial #79305, made in Texas in the mid sixties. To reflect our commitment, we updated our terms and conditions. All models equipped with deluxe Gladstone cases. There are small dings on the bell and small scratches on Reynolds: Baritone: 1964 - 1979: F.A. These horns are well built, they play well with good response, and are ideal for an advancing student. These instruments have a silverplate finish with unique engravings and a large "U.S." mark near the rim of the bell. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. The purpose of this website is to preserve the history of the F. A. Reynolds Company and the distinctive qualities of its brass instruments. Medalist brand instruments were originally manufactured in Elkhart, Indiana for RMC/Reynolds by Blessing. Solid nickel silver [model FE-01] throughout produces a resonant dark sound. The customer is responsible for shipping and insurance and must pre-pay back to us any freight and insurance charges on returned equipment. Reynolds Contempora Double French Horn W/Case (Free Shipping in the Lower 48 States) . Despite the compression, this horn is a good value and is a remarkable piece of horn history. EUR In addition, the main bell engraving changed to a lengthwise script that simply says Reynolds. bukur n. y Getzen w gold rim Giardinell 3 b gold Giardinelli 6 b underpart Giardinelli 6 c gold underpart Giardinelli 6 c underpart . REYNOLDS at the best online prices at eBay! [6] Contempora (1949-1979). Professional "Hi-Fi" cornet introduced 1957/58: 46xxx lowest serial number recorded. Reynolds was founded in early 1936 by brass instrument maker of 30 years, Foster A. Reynolds. First known Emperor model: SN 24577. It took me several years on the faculty at ASU to even notice this horn, a Reynolds Pottag Model horn. Serial number 30000 marks a general introductory point of these changes. Like the Eroica, it is no longer made but show up occasionally used. This particular horn is in excellent condition. silver (with hand-burnished gold inlaid engraving), (with hand-burnished gold inlaid engraving). Reynolds Co. was awarded contracts by the U.S. Army Quartermaster for band instruments, becoming "a major source of supply for the Armed Forces during World War II." Contract disputes led to Chambers walking away and returning to his Conn 8D instrument. Olds and Conn, were forced to shut down instrument lines and produce wartime equipment. Terms of Use. It has a big, warm sound (similar to a Conn 8D). Terms of Use. View sample plans. Reynolds: French Horn: 1961 - 1979: Description: Key of: F - Bell Material: Nickel Silver - Bell Size: 12" - # of Pistons/Valves: 3 . Reynolds Double Horn. Reynolds Company. Goes without saying, there are a lot of interesting places on the Internet. When I noticed it what really caught my attention was that it has a Lawson FB 114 leadpipe, but still somehow ended up among the horns used in our methods classes. 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