Vintage Reynolds Contempora Brass Double French horn. I have owned this brass Reynolds Contempora horn for many years and has served as a back up brass horn to my Conn 28D since the sound was similar. (See the “sisters” side by side in photo #6) Please Note: The Reynolds Contempora has the separate B flat tuning slide that is particularly helpful with intonation. Reynolds horns of this vintage were considered professional level instruments in the 1960s and 70s, competing with the Conn 28D in brass and the Conn 8D when finished in silver. Contempora horns were played in a number of major orchestras including the New York Philhamonic, Dallas Symphony and Detroit Symphony. According to the Reynolds website, this horn, serial number 211334 was manufactured in Fullerton, California in the 1970s. A few months ago , I had a comprehensive service performed on the horn at a pro shop that I have used on all my horns for a number of years. The horn was completely disassembled and chemically cleaned, inside and out, valves and slides all cleaned and serviced, strings replaced and springs and bumpers as needed, and slides tightened to a good snug fit. The valves are very quick, responsive and quiet, and the compression is quite good, with little to no leakage that would affect the playability of the instrument. The horn plays very well, responsive from pedal C to high C playing on my Moosewood B4 mouthpiece. This is a medium bore horn with a mellow rich sound, not overly dark, similar to my 300,000 series vintage Conn 28D brass horn. Upon visual inspection, this horn has had very little use for its age. There are very few dents or dings and while it is scratched, most of the lacquer is in very good condition, with the exception of some minor pitting in a number of areas, as shown in photo #12. It appears that the horn has never had a valve rebuild, as the valves do not appear to be silver plated. A brand new Cecilio #11 mouthpiece is included as well. Kindly look over all photos as they are an integral part of this listing. The item “VINTAGE REYNOLDS BRASS DOUBLE FRENCH HORN CONTEMPORA WITH NICKEL SILVER TRIM” is in sale since Wednesday, March 17, 2021. This item is in the category “Musical Instruments & Gear\Brass\French Horns”. The seller is “psohornist” and is located in Flagstaff. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, Mexico, Bermuda.
Silver and Brass Music Shop is a brick-and-mortar brass instrument restoration and repair shop located in Carson City, NV. This is a vintage (serial number 215721) Reynolds Contempora double french horn. This instrument was originally built as a direct rival to the Elkhart Conn 8Ds of the time, and it plays very well. These horns play similarly to Conn 8Ds since they are both large bore nickel silver symphonic Kruspe wrap instruments, though the Reynolds has a slightly different tone and responsiveness. The valves move well with very good compression and the slides all move of course. As for the aesthetic condition of this horn, there are a few small dings and pings as well as pitting, etching, and scratching throughout the instrument. There are a few brazed repairs on the bell throat. The horn is made of solid nickel-silver, but the valve caps and finger buttons are brass with nickel plate, and the nickel plating has worn partially off the trigger valve cap and off of the tops of the finger buttons. Both second slides move but are tight and will loosen with regular use. There is a faint serial number engraved underneath the bell engraving from a previous owner. The bell engraving reads: R/ REYNOLDS/ CONTEMPORA/ ABILENE, TEXAS/ FE-01. All this is visible in the pictures, and none of it affects the playability of the horn. This instrument has been professionally cleaned in our shop, and repaired to full playability. This horn is not lacquered; therefore fingerprints should be wiped off after use if the player wishes for the horn to stay as shiny as it is now; if they are not wiped off then the horn will develop a lovely patina. This instrument comes with a somewhat worn hardshell case and a mouthpiece in good condition for play-testing purposes. How the horn plays: Full, bright and crisp sound, with a clear, even tone. The horn is responsive and flexible, playing in all registers with good fluidity. The F and Bb side timbre and intonation match well once the horn is properly intonated i. Slides are pulled to the correct adjustment. All horns are located at Silver & Brass Music Shop. The item “1966 Reynolds Contempora Model FE-01 Double French Horn with Case and Mouthpiece” is in sale since Thursday, February 18, 2021. This item is in the category “Musical Instruments & Gear\Brass\French Horns”. The seller is “silver_brass_music” and is located in Carson City, Nevada. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Panama, Jamaica, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, Egypt, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman islands, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Uruguay.
Silver and Brass Music Shop is a brick-and-mortar brass instrument restoration and repair shop located in Carson City, NV. This is a vintage (serial number 215721) Reynolds Contempora double french horn. This instrument was originally built as a direct rival to the Elkhart Conn 8Ds of the time, and it plays very well. These horns play similarly to Conn 8Ds since they are both large bore nickel silver symphonic Kruspe wrap instruments, though the Reynolds has a slightly different tone and responsiveness. The valves move well with very good compression and the slides all move of course. As for the aesthetic condition of this horn, there are a few small dings and pings as well as pitting, etching, and scratching throughout the instrument. There are a few brazed repairs on the bell throat. The horn is made of solid nickel-silver, but the valve caps and finger buttons are brass with nickel plate, and the nickel plating has worn partially off the trigger valve cap and off of the tops of the finger buttons. Both second slides move but are tight and will loosen with regular use. There is a faint serial number engraved underneath the bell engraving from a previous owner. The bell engraving reads: R/ REYNOLDS/ CONTEMPORA/ ABILENE, TEXAS/ FE-01. All this is visible in the pictures, and none of it affects the playability of the horn. This instrument has been professionally cleaned in our shop, and repaired to full playability. This horn is not lacquered; therefore fingerprints should be wiped off after use if the player wishes for the horn to stay as shiny as it is now; if they are not wiped off then the horn will develop a lovely patina. This instrument comes with a somewhat worn hardshell case and a mouthpiece in good condition for play-testing purposes. How the horn plays: Full, bright and crisp sound, with a clear, even tone. The horn is responsive and flexible, playing in all registers with good fluidity. The F and Bb side timbre and intonation match well once the horn is properly intonated i. Slides are pulled to the correct adjustment. All horns are located at Silver & Brass Music Shop. The item “1966 Reynolds Contempora Model FE-01 Double French Horn with Case and Mouthpiece” is in sale since Friday, November 6, 2020. This item is in the category “Musical Instruments & Gear\Brass\French Horns”. The seller is “silver_brass_music” and is located in Carson City, Nevada. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Panama, Jamaica, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, Egypt, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Uruguay.
This classic beauty is timeless and essential for any enthusiast. Has not been used in 15 years, but still in great condition! Has been in climate controlled storage in that time – just needs a polish, some oil on the slides and keys, and some love from YOU, it’s new owner! Case has some wear but that’s what cases are for, right? But still in great shape and does the job. Don’t miss out on this great deal! From the 1966 Reynolds catalog. Finest possible horn for professionals. Solid nickel silver [model FE-01] throughout produces a resonant dark sound. Quiet floating-type rotary valves with long shafts and bearings give exceptional ease of operation. From the 1977 Reynolds catalog. [FE-01] The choice of symphony, concert and professional artists, the FE-01 is extremely flexible with excellent intonation throughout the entire range. Solid nickel silver construction produces a dark, resonant sound. Quiet, floating type rotary valves afford quick response and ease of playing. The item “Used Contempora Bb/F Double French Horn, Medium weight bell. Comes with case” is in sale since Saturday, September 22, 2018. This item is in the category “Musical Instruments & Gear\Brass\French Horns”. The seller is “matte_sky” and is located in Baltimore, Maryland. This item can be shipped to United States.
