[Contempora FE-11 is] Reynolds finest single horn, incorporating all the best features of all our French horns. Reynolds Nickel Silver Double HornA marked difference in response and sound is the notable result of using nickel silver exclusively in the construction of this horn. I enthusiastically recommend this horn for all types of playing. First known Contempora model: 232xx, 25594. Features the same distinctive characteristics and quality of the FE-01 Contempora French Horn except that it is solid brass with nickel silver tubes, bracing and trim. .Reynolds Contempora Pottag Model Silver Double French Horn Ser#48173 Plays . http://contemporacorner.com/hrn_contempora.html, http://hornmatters.com/2009/08/review-the-reynolds-pottag-model-horn/, http://www.poperepair.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/horn-taste-test-results-complete.htm, http://www.mail-archive.com/horn@music.memphis.edu/msg21333.html. Reynolds" on SixPic's "Martin - Misc Stencils" site is not a Martin at all, but is Buescher model 20A. Beautiful pure French Horn tone blends in either band or orchestra. They are remarkably free-blowing without the stuffiness and tightness so often experienced with other Horns. After two years of design and development, Chambers endorsed the Reynolds Chambers Model Double French Horn in 1958. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. Altogether a cornet which the most artistic soloist will love to play and which will greatly help to improve the performance of lesser cornetists. Fast, solid nickel silver pistons of perfect fit and a correctly tapered bore produce a rare combination of perfection. $1,450.00. Contempora Single Horn in F (optional slide to E), Same as Model 155, but with four rotary valves. $80 Reynolds Contempora French Horn SN 257305 QUINN'S GARAGE SALE AS-IS NO Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Reynolds contempora "music man" tenor saxophone (recent overhaul; ready to go) at the best online prices at eBay! Did you buy a Reynolds Contempora? Acoustical and structural design yields maximum playing quality with ease of response. Reynolds cornets made c.1952 and later are marked Made by Roth-Reynolds instead of F.A. Reynolds' relationships with Max Pottag and James Chambers were victims of the new ownership group. This is a feature that Foster Reynolds undoubtedly carried over from his work at H.N. Inspected for repairs and reassembled. There is still Reynolds cornet with B/A tuning ring, Bore: .458" Bell: 4" brass or sterling silver (with hand-burnished gold inlaid engraving) Materials: brass with nickel-silver upper valve casings (balusters) Valves: top-loaded, inner-spring, solid nickel-silver valve pistons Finish: polished brass with clear lacquer finish, Bore: .458" Bell: 4" brass or sterling silver (with hand-burnished gold inlaid engraving) Materials: brass with nickel-silver leadpipe and upper valve casings (balusters) Valves: top-loaded, inner-spring, solid nickel-silver valve pistons Finish: polished brass with clear lacquer finish. As far as I am concerned, [the] design in the bringing of the tuning slide underneath the valve block to the back side of the third valve is unequaled genius. Many of their horns, especially the french horns, are still preferred by Note: example photo is shown with brass leadpipe; according to the sellers notes, this is a replacement of the original nickel-silver leadpipe. Trumpet Trombone French Horn Tuba Cornet All Types. it is stubby like a cornet piece but fits a trumpet reciever. Quantity. Quiet floating type rotary valves have long shafts and bearings. By c.1963, the Pottag and Chambers names were removed from the instruments, though the respective designs remained intact. entire range. Here is a truly noble instrument, handsomely designed, rich looking, beautifully balanced, with marvelous intonation, and the most responsive valve action you ever felt. Reynolds Contempora French Horn (Chamber Series) $2,000.00 Used Reynolds Contempora Chamber Double French Horn (with detachable bell), instrument is in good playing condition, all slides pull and are lubricated, valves are good, overhauled with no lacquer, comes with hard case Add To Cart The most beautiful cornet made. All Rights Reserved. All models equipped with deluxe Gladstone cases. 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." Reynolds Brass Double HornAdvanced students as well as professional musicians will find this double B and F French Horn the finest possible for symphony, solo and ensemble work. Examples exist from as early as c.1940. Solid nickel-silver throughout. This Contempora comes with its original case, a The valves have seen a lot of use, but they still hold a little compression. The Emperor and Contempora brands were introduced by F.A. White Company. Made in 1967, this FE-01 is still in great condition. In 1937, Conn copied and modified the Kruspe horn being imported by Anton Horner to produce the Model 8D, one of the most popular double horn models used in American orchestras and bands. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape. bukur n. y Getzen w gold rim Giardinell 3 b gold Giardinelli 6 b underpart Giardinelli 6 c gold underpart Giardinelli 6 c underpart . Pics tell the rest of the story! The brass is heavy and the horn therefore produces a rather dark tone-color, most favored by stronger players. Reynolds Contempora Double French Horn W/Case (Free Shipping in the Lower 48 States) . The purpose of this website is to preserve the history of the F. A. Reynolds Company and the distinctive qualities of its brass instruments. It has been looked at by our professional brass tech Reynolds B/F Double French Horn with USAAF military engraving and silverplate finish (c.1943), Reynolds Single Horn in F with Piston Valves (c.1940), Above: Single Horn in F with Piston Valves, c.1951; E and D crooks included, F.A. It is nickel played and comes with a size 11 mouth piece. Max Pottag | The Reynolds Double French Horn is a most sensitively responding instrument and has an unusually easy-speaking upper register so important to Horn players. The firm passed to Paul Richards (RMC stamp on the bell), then to the Norlin Corporation (Reynolds, Olds, others). At some point in the early history of the Reynolds Double Horn, Reynolds contracted Max Pottag, long-time second horn with the Chicago Symphony to promote sales of the new horn. Hey! Each consignment horn that we sell is thoroughly tested by our staff to ensure that you are receiving a quality product. The Horn Matters | A French Horn and Brass Site and Resource | John Ericson and Bruce Hembd, This site tracks visitors with statistical tools such as, Photos of a couple more of these horns may be found at Horn-U-Copia. Reynolds Double Horn. Terms of Use. Please check the fields highlighted in red. The Contempora horns are very popular with Reynolds was NEVER a huge company like Olds or King. The basic sterling silver bell (model 63) had an added Sterling word engraved below the large Reynolds script, while the deluxe engraving style (models 61, 62) added the fancy filigree and hand-burnished gold inlay that set those models apart. Quiet floating-type rotary valves with long shafts and bearings give exceptional ease of operation. This horn is excellent condition and limited to some very minor imperfections. It has a very nice sound, they did get something really right about the bell and tapers and metal thickness and temper. A subsidiary company of Reynolds, Ohio Band instruments were produced in the same factory as Reynolds instruments and by the same craftsmen. There were slight adjustments to the model specifications compared to the Cleveland instruments. Reynolds Cornet with USAAF military engraving and B/A tuning ring (c.1941), F.A. 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 Shop. Reynolds started with the same Kruspe-Horner layout as a template for their own double horn, first introduced in the early 1940s. I have a used Reynolds double horn for sale. $1,750 $1,850. Alto Horn : Reynolds : Contempora : 174 : Baritone : Pollmann : inscribed Pollmanns Music House, New York. This horn is has been professionally cleaned, lubed, oiled, and playtested in my shop. [6] Contempora (1949-1979). . Reynolds) horns. We collect NO SALES TAX, unless you're lucky enough to live in Kansas. Tuba Trumpet Trombone French Horn Cornet All Types. Reynolds was founded in early 1936 by brass instrument maker of 30 French Horn : Reynolds : 690 : Mellophone : Hawkes : 36273 : 1900 : BELL 9 1/2 in BORE .470 removable pig tale lead pipe Denman st London Extended valves 691 : French Horn : professionals today. Our FE-03 was last sold by our shop in 2006, has actually been played very little since it was new. Learn More, We understand the importance of online privacy and are committed to complying with the EU General Data Protection Regulation. Reynolds in 1946. 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. They are built in F with E slide. J. Reynolds Contempora FE-01 $1,200 Used - Fair Add to Cart F.E Olds & Son Nickel-silver Double French Horn $2,200 Used - Fair Add to Cart Antigua Vosi Double French Horn, Kruspe Wrap, Deluxe ABS Case $5,345 $4,345.01 price drop $999.99 Brand New Free Shipping 14-Day Return Policy Add to Cart Holton H179 Farkas Professional Double French Horn! Finest possible horn for professionals. To the best of knowledge, the instrument specifications did not change, just the model numbers. I love my Holton Merker; it sings like no other horn I've ever played, and I've played lots of horns. Contempora Corner and contemporacorner.com are not related or associated in any way to the former or current F.A. From the Shofar and cow horns made of animal horns in ancient times to Lurs made of bronze and wood from 1500-500 BCE, the Horn is one of the oldest musical instruments. It was built 1962/63 . Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. Free shipping. Conn Model 8D Double French Horn W Original Case $1,997.00 + $65.00 shipping Picture Information Click to enlarge Hover to zoom Have one to sell? The case is in good working order as well. This horn has a medium weight In 1937, Conn copied and modified the Kruspe horn being imported by. White, where a similar tuning ring had been featured on the King Master Model cornet. Eb alto horn, pretty sure this is what this is but not 100% so. What a wonderful post! F.A. The Contempora line launched in 1949 with new trumpet and bass trombone models, followed by cornet and tenor trombone. WOW! It seems to have quite a small shank and a tuning slide trigger . I was a believer that the new design was more of a student instrument until I did a restoration of one for my wife. Argenta brand introduced 1959; 545xx lowest serial number recorded. I am using it exclusively, love it and I am happy indeed to recommend it to any French Horn player." Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. All present, me included, preferred the Reynolds to the 8D. Bernie Marston notes that after purchasing Reynolds at auction, CMI sent the existing inventory of Reynolds horn valves, bells and other parts to the F.E. I've identified four material combinations so far (Models A-D), each with either a brass bell or sterling silver bell. They are 'sleepers'. Being sold as-is. It combines maximum playing quality with an ease of response not generally associated with horns capable of producing such a full rich tone. [] All models equipped with Gladstone cases. It is 19" tall with a 9" bell, and rotary string valves. Available to ship immediately.************************************************************************************************************************. Bore: .458" (medium) Bell: 4" sterling silver (with hand-burnished gold inlaid engraving) Length: 17" Materials: brass with nickel-silver lead pipe and outer slide tubes Finish: polished brass with clear lacquer finish, Note: the large-bore option first appears in the 1959 catalog, Professional "Sterling Deluxe" cornet with first-valve trigger. . Reynolds continued to offer a sterling silver bell option throughout the 1950s and early 60s. Sold out. Pottag had been a member of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and taught at the Northwestern School of Music. Instant valve response with solid nickel silver pistons. Here, at last, is an instrument fully capable of satisfying the most exacting requirements of the professional while retaining those characteristics which make it the ideal choice for the student. Very well, indeed! It's in addition to any factory guarantees. Reynolds Company. Trumpet and cornet Serial Number Ye. 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. 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). Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. $1,595.00 + $52.34 shipping Reynolds Contempora Double French Horn $650.00 + $133.75 shipping NEW DOUBLE FRENCH HORN, DETACHABLE BELL $825.00 + $65.00 shipping Hover to zoom Have one to sell? It is pretty responsive but the strength of this horn would seem to me to be the tone. Learn more Information Reviews (0) This instrument is pre-owned. It also features quiet, floating type rotary valves Reynolds Contempora Lacquer $650 Used - Fair JZ Double Horn Kruspe Wrap $1,495 Brand New Levante LV-HR4525 Key of F/Bb Double French Horn w/Light Case - Clear Lacquer $1,399 Brand New Free Shipping 14-Day Return Policy Rare Antq French Horn Ed Kruspe German Single F Horn Model 4029 with Alt E-Flat Crook~USQMC~REDUCED! The choice of symphony, concert and professional artists, the FE-01 is extremely flexible with excellent intonation throughout the entire range. WICHITA BAND INSTRUMENT COMPANY 2525 East Douglas Avenue Wichita, KS 67211 Tel: (316) 684-0291; FAX (316) 684-6858, F.A. Max PottagNorthwestern School of Music, Chicago Symphony Orchestra (retired). Reaming the bore to a uniform .468 made the Texas horn play every bit as well as the Cleveland models. Both 1945 examples are shown below. Based on your location, we've changed your settings: Shipping Region: Previously Model 62; Professional "Sterling Deluxe" cornet with first-valve slide trigger. Reynolds Single French Horn in F (with slide to E), Bore: TBDBell: 12" Materials: brass with nickel-silver outer slide tubes and bracing Finish: polished brass with clear lacquer finish. This is a great double horn for any player looking to get a good double horn at a lower price. At the same time, the Reynolds/Contempora Double Horn added an official "Pottag Model" engraving on the bell, making it Reynolds' first artist model instrument (the "Leonard Smith" trumpets and cornets, and "Chambers Model" French horn would follow later in the 1950s). It has had some bell repairs done in the past but is just cosmetic wear at this point as the major bell dents seem to have been rolled out. bell (.012 thick), a medium-large bell throat, and a Kruspe style wrap. Bore: .468" Bell: 12" Materials: brass with nickel silver slide tubes, braces and trim Finish: baked epoxy finish. The large-bore "Hi Fi" model takes its spot in 1959. Obsugujemy rwnie lotniska. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. The pamphlet on proper tuning was written by Erwin Miersch (Cleveland Symphony Orchestra, retired) for non-professional players. Please allow ample time for instrument to be shipped.*. Currency: White materials, especially the claims of milling accuracy to less than 1/1000" and the uniformity of the gauge of metals used. Yes! Please check the fields highlighted in red. Holton 378 Double French Horn . These horns are well built, they play well with good response, and are ideal for an advancing student. It does have some leaky valves, but it is still fairly easy to play. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for French Horn Accessories Atmospheric Appearance French Horn Mouthpiece Music HR6 at the best online prices at eBay! Please check the fields highlighted in red. Browse search results for Music instruments for sale in Seagoville, TX. The modified leadpipe doesnt lock in like the 8D pipe. Also, a 1959 advertisement presenting Chambers and the new model horn. There are small dings on the bell and small scratches on By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. 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. Like the Eroica, it is no longer made but show up occasionally used. Bore: .458" (medium) Bell: 4" sterling silver 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. 1967 . Reynolds in 1947 and 1949. 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. However, it should be noted that the Medalist line was begun in 1961 and continued through 1979, so serials maybe be expected between 60000, and A40000. These cookies do not store any personal information. The Professional models were dropped from the catalog sometime during the RMC period. Cornets from Reynolds first decade of operations feature an ornate engraving pattern across the width of the bell flare. Reynolds Company. 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. Compare the example at left with the older horns above. This brings us back to the playing test that Ken Pope had at the 2008 IHS Denver horn workshop. professional french horn players in orchestras around the country. The Reynolds Professional Trumpet c.1948 / Sterling silver bell (author's collection) Reynolds Contempora French Horn E. G. Wright Keyed Bugle (Robb Stewart photo) Unmarked Cornet / Who would not mark this masterpiece? $1,800.00. A year later, most original "F.A. After CMI purchased the assets to Reynolds, all of the trumpets, cornets, trombones and French horns were made at the Olds factory in Fullerton, Calif., though they were engraved with "Abilene, Texas". I discovered that a universal problem with all the FE01s and FE03s (Chambers in NS and Brass) was solder rings left in the interior tubing. Blue Book Categories. It has a perfection of scale in all registers and is remarkably free-blowing without stuffiness. When the Emperor and Contempora models were introduced in the late 1940s, the company began to refer to its original cornet as the "Professional" model, positioning it between the intermediate Emperor and artist-level Contempora horns. Three color engraving with silver, gold, and purple. If you note any discrepancies, or have additional information concerning this company, please contact us here at Horn-u-copia.". The PROFESSIONAL cornet possesses tone qualities ideal for solo or ensemble. Superb craftsmanship and engineering produce a French Horn capable of satisfying the most exacting demands of advanced players. Brass finish with nickel silver trim. F.A. Find great local deals on second-hand brass musical instruments for sale in SE254PP Shop hassle-free with Gumtree, your local buying & selling community. I'm going to enjoy the links. 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. The Contempora brand was introduced in 1949 according to the trademark application. 1936-1946 The horn had the lacquer removed and the horn was given a brushed finish. Reynolds Single French Horn in F Bore: TBD Bell: 12" Materials: brass with nickel-silver outer slide tubes and bracing Finish: polished brass with clear lacquer finish Model 160 F.A. The name is Reynolds Contempora, SN 216 130 (also engraved in the neck). First known Emperor model: SN 24577. Today I am using the Reynolds Chambers Model Double French Horn exclusively in my symphony, ensemble and solo playing, my recording work and teaching. Remarkably free-blowing, with a perfection of scale in all registers. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. The King and Reynolds models are considered by many to be some of the most outstanding cornets available in the first half of the 1900s. Scherl & Roth bought F.A. Graceful design and famous free-blowing qualities distinguish the Professional models. It has a big, warm sound (similar to a Conn 8D). One of those places if you are interested in Reynolds horns is the site Contempora Corner, which has a great description of this horn. The latter does not appear to have added the Sterling designation. Introduced c.1958. Reynolds was founded in early 1936 by brass instrument maker of 30 years, Foster A. Reynolds. Has a flipper hand rest installed. Reynolds Contempora FE 01 HD 1080p - YouTube Reynolds Contempora FE 01 HD 1080p Boyd's Brass Subscribe 0 No views 57 seconds ago Buy this horn at: https://www.boydsbrass.com/product-pa.. The resulting instrument has exceeded all expectations. Multiple design options were still available, but now as different model numbers and eventually even different model names, as with the "Sterling" model. He had played it daily all those 40+ years. Wichita Band Instrument Company is a small musical instrument emporium located in the center of the USA. and his best cornets and trumpets . It is the ideal Horn for me, and I am using it exclusively. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. Contempora Double French Horn in B/F Pottag Model, Bore: TBDBell: 12" Wrap: Kruspe-Horner (with B tuning slide) Materials: brass with nickel-silver slide tubes and bracing Finish: polished brass with clear lacquer finish. F.A. Max Pottag | "The Reynolds Double French Horn is a most sensitively responding instrument and has an unusually easy-speaking upper register - so important to Horn players. Reynolds instruments showed high-quality workmanship, but should not be confused with instruments of the same time from Holton or Conn. . . Pottag Model Double French Horn built for Symphony use have valves that are of the quiet, floating type, rotating on exceptionally long, accurately fitted shafts and bearings, thereby preventing friction on the rotary valve and are guaranteed to function freely. This horn has been well used, but still plays very well. Cases and plating finishes are not covered by our service warranty but are sometimes covered by factory guarantees. REYNOLDS at the best online prices at eBay! Contempora Double French Horn in B/F Traditional Model (Pottag), Bore: TBDBell: 12" Wrap: Kruspe-Horner (with B tuning slide) Materials: solid nickel silver body, slide tubes and bracing Finish: clear lacquer finish, Same as Model FE-02, but made of brass with nickel-silver slide tubes, braces and trim. The earliest conventional rotary-valve (Reynolds) double horns have been documented between c.1943 (a U.S. military horn) and 1945 (non-military model). Reynolds Contempora FE-03 double horn made around 1970. For a limited time, save in the Gibson European Demo Shop. They were in operation until 1979 and were known to have made some of the best brass instruments on the market. To reflect our commitment, we updated our terms and conditions. Good modern used case, the rotors still showing good compression. 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