These horns are well built, they play well with good response, and are ideal for an advancing student. Sell now Shop with confidence eBay Money Back Guarantee Get the item you ordered or get your money back. No mouthpiece. 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. Argenta brand introduced 1959; 545xx lowest serial number recorded. Reynolds) horns. This horn is has been professionally cleaned, lubed, oiled, and playtested in my shop. The brass is heavy and the horn therefore produces a rather dark tone-color, most favored by stronger players. It's our service after the sale promise and has been since 1953! 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. 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. the instrument. Bore: TBD Bell: 12" Materials: brass with nickel-silver outer slide tubes and bracing Finish: polished brass with clear lacquer finish, 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. 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. 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. ", F.A. The lacquer is very worn (probably about 25% left). The double horns remained in the catalog until the end. Chambers was a Conn 8D player and, with the common Kruspe-Horner heritage, familiar with the basic layout of the Reynolds horn. Reynolds Company. It has a big, warm sound (similar to a Conn 8D). French horn no maker marked 11 Frezza roma (appx 7 v) Geor. Its yet unclear to what extent and exactly when Pottag was initially involved with Reynolds; however, while the Reynolds horn uses the updated Kruspe-Horner wrap, to many ears it sounds more like the smaller Geyer horn that Pottag was using at the time, perhaps due in part to a smaller bell throat than the Kruspe-Horner or Conn 8D models. Sold out. Contempora Corner and contemporacorner.com are not related or associated in any way to the former or current F.A. It took me several years on the faculty at ASU to even notice this horn, a Reynolds Pottag Model horn. "French Tuba", C Tuba, 5 piston, c.1865-1899 . Olds and Conn, were forced to shut down instrument lines and produce wartime equipment. Finished in brass with nickel silver pull slides. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. Please feel free to email with any additional questions. entire range. It's yet unknown whether Pottag collaborated with Reynolds on their earliest double horns (c.1943) or if he only began working with them after his retirement from the Chicago Symphony (1946/47)marketing materials collected so far identify him as "retired" from the orchestra. The French Horn's history spans a very long time, back to over 3000 years ago. .Reynolds Contempora Pottag Model Silver Double French Horn Ser#48173 Plays . A valve job may be needed in the next 10years or so, but the horn plays fine as is. 1952 This is a feature that Foster Reynolds undoubtedly carried over from his work at H.N. The valves have seen a lot of use, but they still hold a little compression. . These are the thoughts that were shared by our staff: This horn has a beautiful sound and is pretty responsive. Bore: .468" Bell: 12" Materials: brass with nickel silver slide tubes, braces and trim Finish: baked epoxy finish. It had a more focused, complex, warmer sound than the 8D. 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. 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. This particular Reynolds horn is a Contempora FE-01 French Horn. silver (with hand-burnished gold inlaid engraving), (with hand-burnished gold inlaid engraving). At some point in the development of Reynolds' double horn, the company began working with Max Pottag. F. A. Reynolds Single French Horn Brass, USA, with case/mouthpiece, Good Playing Condition $289 Used - Fair Free Shipping King Brass Lacquer Marching French Horn w/ Case Model: 1122 c-1986 $699.99 $100 price drop $599.99 Used - Very Good Double French horn, with case, Silver $785 Brand New Double French Horn, silver $775 Brand New 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! F.A. The customer is responsible for shipping and insurance and must pre-pay back to us any freight and insurance charges on returned equipment. The horn had the lacquer removed and the horn was given a brushed finish. The name is Reynolds Contempora, SN 216 130 (also engraved in the neck). 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. I have no official reference for this, but one of my semi-retired friends told me a very interesting story. Its wondrous tone quality, complete even range and sureness is noteworthy. Late this summer I checked it out, I had for some time been curious about the potential of this horn. When I was in college many long years ago, I took the opportunity to play a fellow hornist's Reynolds horn. We collect NO SALES TAX, unless you're lucky enough to live in Kansas. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. professional french horn players in orchestras around the country. Scherl & Roth bought F.A. Solid nickel silver [model FE-01] throughout produces a resonant dark sound. It has a very nice sound, they did get something really right about the bell and tapers and metal thickness and temper. 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. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. After Scherl & Roth took over operations in 1946, it appears that the engraving pattern changed to a vertical block lettering style. Reaming the bore to a uniform .468 made the Texas horn play every bit as well as the Cleveland models. The case is in good working order as well. Serial numbers for Reynolds instruments were reset at 200000 after the moves to Abilene and Fullerton in 1964, 1972, all instruments are produced in Fullerton and are marked with "Made in USA", Olds and Reynolds merged production serial numbers in October 1977, beginning the "A" sequence, A40550 (Jan. 1979); Production ceased July 1979. Both brass and sterling silver bells feature significant filigree with the latter adding inlay gold as well. 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? Reynolds Contempora: Designed as a competitor to the Holton Farkas horns, the Contempora holds its own as a well-made instrument and can be had for under $1400. . 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. Reynolds Contempora Double French Horn - 6655960105. Reynolds in 1946. Each consignment horn that we sell is thoroughly tested by our staff to ensure that you are receiving a quality product. These instruments are constructed of the finest alloy materials which have been developed especially for the manufacture of French Horns. In addition, the main bell engraving changed to a lengthwise script that simply says Reynolds. Its wondrous tone quality, complete even range and sureness is noteworthy. Beautiful pure French Horn tone blends in either band or orchestra. If it is a '51 then it is a model that was made during the roth-reynold years. Goes without saying, there are a lot of interesting places on the Internet. 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. To reflect our commitment, we updated our terms and conditions. In addition to the physical specification changes, development of a horn for Chambers required the Reynolds craftsmen to produce solid nickel-silver instruments. afford quick resonse and ease of playing. TB-14 Contempora: F.A. Tools 23 . Sell now Shop with confidence eBay Money Back Guarantee Considering the Will be a great double horn for an advancing student. Another Cup Of Tea Tom Reynolds Read Pdf Free Blood, Sweat and Tears - The Changing Concepts of Physiology from Antiquity Into Early Modern . Picture Information . Instant valve response with solid nickel silver pistons. Reynolds Cornet with USAAF military engraving and B/A tuning ring (c.1941), F.A. 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! These cookies do not store any personal information. It does have some leaky valves, but it is still fairly easy to play. For the first 10-12 years of production, the Reynolds cornet was simply known as the "Reynolds Cornet". Quick view . Read John Ericson's bio for more information. The Pottag models became known as the "Traditional Model", while the Chambers models were sold as the "American Model". I finally found the model horn I wanted - brass Reynolds Contempora Horn Chambers model - at a price I could afford. It is 19" tall with a 9" bell, and rotary string valves. Alto Horn : Reynolds : Contempora : 174 : Baritone : Pollmann : inscribed Pollmanns Music House, New York. 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. These [Single] French Horns are easy blowing and are suitable for both band and orchestra use. The Professional models were dropped from the catalog sometime during the RMC period. Germany, I have a used Reynolds double horn for sale. 9000 1946 F.A. First known Contempora model: 232xx, 25594. The It's not known if this was a unique design to Reynolds or if it was borrowed from another source, but the Reynolds design did serve as the pattern for another very popular horn, the Holton-Farkas model, released in 1958. Its not known if this was a prototype or if Reynolds had a limited production run of horns with a kranz, but the tone ring did not become a standard feature of the Contempora horns. This horn has been disassembled and cleaned. A remarkable free-blowing instrument with a complete, even range. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for EMPEROR F.A. The Emperor and Contempora brands were introduced by F.A. It also feels more balanced and not bell heavy or top heavy as the center of gravity is lowered on the horn, making it easier to hold. Pottag had finished teaching at Northwestern in 1953 and was in retirement. Superb craftsmanship and engineering produce a French Horn capable of satisfying the most exacting demands of advanced players. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. I love it and am happy indeed to recommend it to any French Horn player. $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? 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. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. He was under-capitalized and never desired to be a giant. Hm, no 1st valve kicker there, either. Being sold as-is. Based on your location, we've changed your settings: This insturment is in excellent condition. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. Reynolds Contempora FE-01 | Reverb F.A. To the best of knowledge, the instrument specifications did not change, just the model numbers. What a wonderful post! Write CSS OR LESS and hit save. Reynolds Co. was awarded at least three separate contracts for band instruments by the United States Army Quartermaster between 1943 and 1945. Write a Review Reynolds Company. Choice of B or F. E slide on F model is available at slight additional cost. Even if I could have afforded it, Reynolds had ceased production by then and buying a quality used horn was not that easy at that time. Cell Phone & Mobile Devices Computers Musical Instruments Audio Equipment Guns Video & TV Vintage Pro Sound Camera Equipment Copiers Power Tool Video Games Car Stereo. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. Valves are smooth and tight. The horn simply marked "F.A. The original lacquer finish is worn maybe 25%, with 75% original finish still in good condition. FE-01 is extremely flexible with excellent intonation thoughout the They are remarkably free-blowing without the stuffiness and tightness so often experienced with other Horns. 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. Reynolds" on SixPic's "Martin - Misc Stencils" site is not a Martin at all, but is Buescher model 20A. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. 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. They were in operation until 1979 and were Reynolds Chambers Model 160 Double French Horn (Free Shipping Lower 48 States) Chicago, IL. Many of their horns, especially the french horns, are still preferred by Still a little wrinkling, but nothing major. 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. known to have made some of the best brass instruments on the market. So how does it play? Previously Model 62; Professional "Sterling Deluxe" cornet with first-valve slide trigger. Inspected for repairs and reassembled. This particular horn is in excellent condition. I really liked my Holton, but I toyed with the idea of getting a Reynolds horn of my own. Pottag had been a member of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and taught at the Northwestern School of Music. 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. It was built 1962/63 . By 1973, model FE-11 (single horn in F, solid nickel silver) had been dropped from the catalogmodel FE-12's last mention was in 1976. They are 'sleepers'. BR-02 Contempora: F.A. (auction photos) E slide available at slight extra cost. The Contempora line launched in 1949 with new trumpet and bass trombone models, followed by cornet and tenor trombone. Reynolds Contempora - Ohio Band - Roth From this site: http://contemporacorner.com/serial-n.vQl7D8qkoivqqE here are the Reynolds serial number dates: Dave Werden (ASCAP) Euphonium Soloist, U.S. Coast Guard Band, retired Adams Artist ( Adams E3) Alliance Mouthpiece (DC4) YouTube: dwerden Facebook: davewerden Twitter: davewerden Professional "Hi-Fi" cornet introduced 1957/58: 46xxx lowest serial number recorded. All models equipped with deluxe Gladstone cases. View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. I don't think Reynolds made a bad horn. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. $1,750 $1,850. 1967 . 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. Based on your location, we've changed your settings: Shipping Region: Same as model FE-01, but made of brass with nickel-silver slide tubes, braces and trim. Blue Book Categories. This horn has been well used, but still plays very well. Reynolds 'Contempora' Mellophone - Virtuosity Reynolds 'Contempora' Mellophone Home / Reynolds 'Contempora' Mellophone $600.00 + - Add to cart Buy in monthly payments with Affirm on orders over $50. Its wondrous tone quality, complete even range and sureness is noteworthy. After two years of design and development, Chambers endorsed the Reynolds Chambers Model Double French Horn in 1958. It is the ideal Horn for me, and I am using it exclusively. AmericanListed features safe and local classifieds for everything you need! Olds plant for evaluation and to set up production lines. The Contempora horns are very popular with Hey! Inside it features a lightweight shock-absorbing frame and a soft velvoa lining for instrument and finish protection Padded handle grip is secured by Velcro Shoulder strap included Let no French horn go uncased. Reynolds started with the same Kruspe-Horner layout as a template for their own double horn, first introduced in the early 1940s. All Rights Reserved. By continuing to use Reverb, you agree to these updates, and to our cookie policy. I know there's a lot of prejudice against Holtons, but I don't care. A subsidiary company of Reynolds, Ohio Band instruments were produced in the same factory as Reynolds instruments and by the same craftsmen. 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 To reflect our commitment, we updated our terms and conditions. . 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? It is pretty responsive but the strength of this horn would seem to me to be the tone. F.A. Instruments were only produced for part of 1963. It has a big, warm sound (similar to a Conn 8D). Reynolds, division of Scherl & Roth (Cleveland, Ohio). 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. While the earliest known Reynolds double horns date from approximately 1943, a late 1930's Ohio Band Instrument Co. catalog lists a Regent Double Horn. Reynolds: Baritone: 1964 - 1979: 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. White, where a similar tuning ring had been featured on the King Master Model cornet. Second, the physical size of the B change valve. First known Emperor model: SN 24577. Serial number 30000 marks a general introductory point of these changes. Favorite of famous artists for many years: Dr. Frank Simon, Col. Contempora Corner and contemporacorner.com are not related or associated in any way to the former or current F.A. REYNOLDS at the best online prices at eBay! There was a design change to the Chambers model, but there is little consensus exactly what was changed. Both 1945 examples are shown below. 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. These first descriptions of the horn mechanics, especially the rotary valves, would be reprinted and reused in Reynolds catalogs and brochures through the 1970s. Three color engraving with silver, gold, and purple. Free shipping for many products! This is a great double horn for any player looking to get a good double horn at a lower price. Reynolds Double Horn. I love it and am happy indeed to recommend it to any French Horn player. Reynolds Cornet with USAAF military engraving (c.1948), F.A. 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. I'm not at liberty to mention names, but I know four "older" semi-retired pros who swear that Holton's made some of the finest horns ever. "01" for top-level artist instruments, "56" for student horns. Currency: 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. These two pamphlets were published in the 1950s and presumably included with Reynolds horns. The Reynolds Contempora line generally sells for less, but in many ways does just as well as many Conn or Holton horns, but at less than half the price! 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. Exceptional ease of response. Up For Your Consideration Is A Very Nice Reynolds Contempora Double French Horn. There is still By the mid 1940s, Reynolds was marketing their double horn as the Pottag Model. Today we have 18 employees including eight of the finest repair technicians in the country. . Olds and Conn, were forced to shut down instrument lines and produce wartime equipment. The is a very respectable and good sounding horn that would make a student very happy! Contempora Single Horn in F (slide to E), Same as Model 155, but with four rotor valves. Quick view Out of stock. It is very free blowing, focused, good in all registers, with an especially easy top octave and a well-centered, easy-to-control low register. Reynolds Company. 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. 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. Today we're looking at a dreadfully old instrument with '1946' etched onto the bell section. 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. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. 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