New and used French Horns for sale in 60601 on Facebook Marketplace. The photo of a TB-12 supposedly from this era does show a kicker spring, though no pull loops. Reynolds Contempora FE01 Double Horn - Serial #215721 (Pre-Owned) Reynolds Sold out $4,995.00 Holton 178 Double Horn - Serial #587982 (Pre-Owned) Holton $4,950.00 Conn 12D Descant Horn Serial #:564040 Conn-Selmer $2,995.00 EFH 683 Double Horn - Serial #:13983163 Eastman $10,500.00 Finke Americus Double Horn - Serial #: 11406 (Pre-Owned) Finke Old model numbers were replaced with a new scheme that incorporated an abbreviation for the type of instrument, e.g. $1,450.00. Alto Horn : Reynolds : Contempora : 174 : Baritone : Pollmann : inscribed Pollmanns Music House, New York. WOW! Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. Reynolds, division of Scherl & Roth (Cleveland, Ohio). I recently played it and my Conn 8D at the inauguration of a recital hall some friends had built on their house. For consistency's sake, I am using the model number (60) that the Reynolds cornet was known with in the late 1940s. It's our service after the sale promise and has been since 1953! bell (.012 thick), a medium-large bell throat, and a Kruspe style wrap. . I have no official reference for this, but one of my semi-retired friends told me a very interesting story. 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. For two full years, we will repair or replace, whichever in our estimation is the more advisable, pads, corks, springs or other parts required, at no charge to the customer. This horn has been well used, but still plays very well. All Rights Reserved. All rotors And slides move easily on it and it plays well. Wichita Band Instrument Company is a small musical instrument emporium located in the center of the USA. "French Tuba", C Tuba, 5 piston, c.1865-1899 . 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. Currency: The valves have seen a lot of use, but they still hold a little compression. Max Pottag was a famous, big name player of the past; he was a student of Gumpert at the Leipzig Conservatory, a member of the Chicago Symphony from 1907-1947, and several of his publications are standards that remain in print to this day. Olds and Conn, were forced to shut down instrument lines and produce wartime equipment. Pictures tell the rest of the story! We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. 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 [Reynolds] horn apparently was designed to match the best 8Ds, and then modified slightly until Chambers liked it well enough to replace his 8D. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. Blue Book Categories. Models before serial number 5000 featured an adjustment ring on the main tuning slide for quick change B/A tuning. Reynolds in 1947 and 1949. Hey! BR-02 Contempora: F.A. View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. 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. Bore: .468" Bell: 12" bell (0.012" thick)Wrap: Kruspe-Horner (with B tuning slide); ring pull on B tuning slide Materials: solid nickel silver body, slide tubes, braces and trim Finish: baked epoxy finish. They are built in F with E slide. Blue Book Categories. A remarkable free-blowing instrument with a complete, even range. There is a bias against Reynolds horns to be sure, but if one of these classic horns comes your way they are worth checking out. Included is a used, but good condition Gator case. These instruments are constructed of the finest alloy materials which have been developed especially for the manufacture of French Horns. Reynolds double horn model Contempora FE-03, serial #79305, made in Texas in the mid sixties. It has a lovely low register that is very present. View sample plans. By c.1963, the Pottag and Chambers names were removed from the instruments, though the respective designs remained intact. The Contempora horns are very popular with . 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. Sell now Shop with confidence eBay Money Back Guarantee Get the item you ordered or get your money back. Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape. Free shipping for many products! afford quick resonse and ease of playing. Learn more Information Reviews (0) This instrument is pre-owned. Each consignment horn that we sell is thoroughly tested by our staff to ensure that you are receiving a quality product. F.A. There is no evidence that Reynolds created a similar bronze bell for the Contempora horn, but at least one early (c.1949) Pottag Model horn features a tone ring on the bell. Same as model FE-##, but with four rotary valves, Reynolds (Fullerton, Calif.; Abilene, Texas). Reynolds Contempora Double French Horn W/Case (Free Shipping Lower 48 States) $1,05000 Reynolds Chambers Model 160 Double French Horn (Free Shipping Lower 48 States) $2,15000 Conn 8D Nickel Silver Elkhart Indiana 800K Series Double French Horn (Free Shipping Lower 48) $3,50000 Wichita Band Instrument Co., Inc. / E.M. F.A. These [Single] French Horns are easy blowing and are suitable for both band and orchestra use. Reynolds Company. A subsidiary company of Reynolds, Ohio Band instruments were produced in the same factory as Reynolds instruments and by the same craftsmen. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. It took me several years on the faculty at ASU to even notice this horn, a Reynolds Pottag Model horn. Brass finish with nickel silver trim. These are the thoughts that were shared by our staff: This horn has a beautiful sound and is pretty responsive. To reflect our commitment, we updated our terms and conditions. Remarkably free-blowing, with a perfection of scale in all registers. Our FE-03 was last sold by our shop in 2006, has actually been played very little since it was new. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. I enthusiastically recommend this horn for all types of playing. I am using it exclusively, love it and I am happy indeed to recommend it to any French Horn player.. the top-of-the-line Contempora and the slightly cheaper nickle-silver Argenta models were fabulous instruments. A year later, most original "F.A. Has a flipper hand rest installed. It has a very nice sound, they did get something really right about the bell and tapers and metal thickness and temper. By 1949, Pottag had designed a line of horn mouthpieces for Reynolds and endorsed the F.A. The horn was inspected and all of the braces are secure, the tuning slides pul Good modern used case, the rotors still showing good compression. The choice of symphony, concert and professional artists, the FE-01 is extremely flexible with excellent intonation throughout the entire range. There were slight adjustments to the model specifications compared to the Cleveland instruments. horns by Reynolds. SPECIFICATIONS Height: 20" Width: 17" Depth: 12" Weight: 9 lbs. Argenta brand introduced 1959; 545xx lowest serial number recorded. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. 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. Oops, looks like you forgot something. Oops, looks like you forgot something. First known Contempora model: 232xx, 25594. Free Shipping on orders over $25! Contempora Double French Horn in B/F Chambers Model, Bore: TBDBell: 12" heavyweight bell (0.018" thick)Wrap: Kruspe-Horner (with B tuning slide); ring pull on B tuning slide Materials: gold brass with nickel-silver slide tubes and trim; metal cork holders and unplated rotor levers Finish: polished brass with clear lacquer finish, Same as Model 190, but made of solid nickel silver. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. Bore: .468" Bell: 12" bell (0.012" thick)Wrap: Kruspe-Horner (with B tuning slide); ring pull on B tuning slide Materials: solid nickel silver body, slide tubes and bracing Finish:baked epoxy finish. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. Sold out. F.A. In the mid-1950s, perhaps spurred on by the development and release of the Holton Farkas horn (1956-58), Roth-Reynolds approached James Chambers (New York Philharmonic, 1946-1969) with a similar idea for collaboration as to what Max Pottag had provided a decade earlier. Tuba Trumpet Trombone French Horn Cornet All Types. 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. Even in a state of disrepair, mine and the horn's, it still played with the big, sweet sound I remembered. Serial number: 273433 Nickel silver, used with case. Reynolds Contempora Double French Horn 2 watched in last 24 hours Condition: Used Price: US $650.00 $27.08 for 24 months with PayPal Credit* Buy It Now Add to cart Add to Watchlist 1-year protection plan from Allstate - $59.99 Ships from United States Shipping: US $142.09 Standard Shipping | See details Located in: San Antonio, Texas, United States Reynolds Cornet with USAAF military engraving (c.1948), F.A. *. 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. 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. I was a believer that the new design was more of a student instrument until I did a restoration of one for my wife. While they do not appear in a 1963 (possibly '62) product catalog, there are earlier (1961-62) examples of the model with the RMC bell engraving. Reynolds Chambers Model 160 Double French Horn (Free Shipping Lower 48 States) Chicago, IL. No case with this one. This horn has been disassembled and cleaned. Learn More, We understand the importance of online privacy and are committed to complying with the EU General Data Protection Regulation. Find great local deals on second-hand brass musical instruments for sale in Orpington, London Shop hassle-free with Gumtree, your local buying & selling community. the inside of the bow where one would rest the horn. Needs a lot of work to be in working condition. [Contempora FE-11 is] Reynolds finest single horn, incorporating all the best features of all our French horns. Even though repairs are essentially free for the first two years, after that period has expired, we remain at your service to maintain and repair your musical equipment forever. 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 brass bells were much simpler in style than the sterling silver bells and would not have required as much finishing time on the production line. The PROFESSIONAL cornet possesses tone qualities ideal for solo or ensemble. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. Contempora Single Horn in F (slide to E), Same as Model 155, but with four rotor valves. Multiple design options were still available, but now as different model numbers and eventually even different model names, as with the "Sterling" model. entire range. Copyright 2004-2022 ElShaddai Edwards. Contempora Corner and contemporacorner.com are not related or associated in any way to the former or current F.A. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care. The double horns remained in the catalog until the end. 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. it is stubby like a cornet piece but fits a trumpet reciever. Throughout the 1940s, F.A. [1977 catalog] These instruments have a silverplate finish with unique engraving and a large "U.S." mark near the rim of the bell. Please check the fields highlighted in red. . F.A. Cell Phone & Mobile Devices Computers Musical Instruments Audio Equipment Guns Video & TV Vintage Pro Sound Camera Equipment Copiers Power Tool Video Games Car Stereo. $1,595.00 + $52.34 shipping. I am using it exclusively, love it and I am happy indeed to recommend it to any French Horn player." *All sales are final for items in Lowell Greer's Collection. It does have some leaky valves, but it is still fairly easy to play. Yes! Because actual model numbers are not available, I've grouped the examples below by the physical materials of their construction -- primarily by which combination of parts were made of nickel silver and which were brass. His horns were very good . Here's a very nice Reynolds Contempora double French horn. . Constructed of solid brass with nickel-silver slide tubes and bracing. CTRL + SPACE for auto-complete. Same as Model 160, but made of solid nickel silver. A valve job may be needed in the next 10years or so, but the horn plays fine as is. Bore: .458" Bell: 4" brass 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, Bore: .458" Bell: 4" sterling silver (with hand-burnished gold inlaid engraving) 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. In 1937, Conn copied and modified the Kruspe horn being imported by. 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. FA Reynolds Gibson Yamaha Band Firstact Palmer All Manufacturers. Reynolds Double French Horn in B and F (with slide to E), Bore: TBDBell: 12" Wrap: modified Kruspe-Horner (with B tuning slide) Materials: brass with nickel-silver slide tubes and bracing Finish: polished brass clear lacquer finish; optional silverplate, F.A. Reynolds Contempora Double French Horn W/Case (Free Shipping in the Lower 48 States) . 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/[email protected]/msg21333.html. Photos of a couple more of these horns may be found at Horn-U-Copia. Thanks so much. Reynolds Contempora Chambers Model Double French Horn (Free Shipping Lower 48 States $2,90000 Add to Cart Up For Your Consideration Is A Very Nice Reynolds Contempora Chambers Model Double French Horn. Picture Information . Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. Olds plant for evaluation and to set up production lines. Professional "Hi-Fi" cornet introduced 1957/58: 46xxx lowest serial number recorded. To the best of knowledge, the instrument specifications did not change, just the model numbers. Exceptional ease of response. so far as contempora Blood, Sweat, and Tears Jul 13 2021 Blood, Sweat & Tears Aug 14 2021 All surgeons want to be better . Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. Find great local deals on second-hand brass musical instruments for sale in Victoria Park, London Shop hassle-free with Gumtree, your local buying & selling community. Finest possible horn for professionals. Read John Ericson's bio for more information. This horn has been well used, but still plays very well. 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