To the best of knowledge, the instrument specifications did not change, just the model numbers. 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 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 lacquer is very worn (probably about 25% left). Has a flipper hand rest installed. They are built in F with E slide. After Scherl & Roth took over operations in 1946, it appears that the engraving pattern changed to a vertical block lettering style. I've heard very good things about that particular model. Pictures tell the rest of the story! In addition, the main bell engraving changed to a lengthwise script that simply says Reynolds. Goes without saying, there are a lot of interesting places on the Internet. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. Of the different variants listed above, only [D] appears to have been retained, now Models 60 and 61. No case with this one. Its wondrous tone quality, complete even range and sureness is noteworthy. resonant sound. OHIO" on bell. 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. SN 96897 first recorded Medalist instrument, lastSN 221765. They were in operation until 1979 and were The is a very respectable and good sounding horn that would make a student very happy! My student's first horn was a Reynold's single F. It's a very sweet horn, badly care for school instrument, dented all ove the place, but what a gorgeous tone it has. F.A. Hey! The Reynolds instruments are often overlooked but provide a very nice double French horn on a budget. Here's a very nice Reynolds Contempora double French horn. 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". Reynolds Double French Horn in B/F Bore: TBD Bell: 12" Wrap: modified Kruspe-Horner (with B tuning slide) Add to Wish List. 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. Today we're looking at a dreadfully old instrument with '1946' etched onto the bell section. 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. Details of the contracts are not available, and it is not specified which service bands received the instruments, though anecdotal evidence suggests that the bands of the U.S. Army Air Forces (USAAF) may have been recipients, having just organized in 1941. Reynolds Company. This brochure features a number of articles and information written by Max Pottag as part of his endorsement of Reynolds French Horns. Free shipping for many products! Beautiful pure French Horn tone blends in either band or orchestra. The Contempora brand was introduced in 1949 according to the trademark application. The During the past two years I have collaborated with Roth-Reynolds' skilled designers and French horn craftsmen in the development of a new and vastly improved double french horn. These instruments are constructed of the finest alloy materials which have been developed especially for the manufacture of French Horns. Thank you for understanding. Reynolds Contempora FE01 Double Horn - Serial #215721 (Pre-Owned) Reynolds Sold out $4,995.00 Holton 178 Double Horn - Serial #587982 (Pre-Owned) Holton $4,595.00 Verus VII Double Horn Verus $4,550.00 Dieter Otto Marching Horn (Special Order) Dieter Otto $745.00 Ricco Khn W 293 Double Horn Bell Flare Ricco Khn $5,295.00 Stomvi Elite Double Horn I would say that the ASU horn has a good upper register, and the intonation is a bit squirrely but manageable. Quantity. $1,595.00 + $52.34 shipping. 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. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Contempora Corner and contemporacorner.com are not related or associated in any way to the former or current F.A. The purpose of this website is to preserve the history of the F. A. Reynolds Company and the distinctive qualities of its brass instruments. This is also just a fascinating website to check out, Dedicated to the history and brass instruments of the F.A. Available to ship immediately.************************************************************************************************************************. TB-14 Contempora: F.A. 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. Yes! 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. Still a little wrinkling, but nothing major. Introduced c.1958. Instant valve response with solid nickel silver pistons. 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. 23000 1950 30000 1952 Instruments start to be branded "Made by Roth-Reynolds" instead of "Made by F.A. [] All models equipped with Gladstone cases. All rotors And slides move easily on it and it plays well. No returns accepted. Never any major dents, minor dings have been recently burnished out by our shop in Wichita. Copyright 2004-2022 ElShaddai Edwards. Graceful design and famous free-blowing qualities distinguish the Professional models. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. 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. Pottag Model horns, with either designation, were only produced through 1964. Trumpet and cornet Serial Number Ye. Copyright 2004-2022 ElShaddai Edwards. Constructed of solid brass with nickel-silver slide tubes and bracing. 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. 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. Oops, looks like you forgot something. The old numbers were replaced with a new scheme that reflected the type of instrument. Tuba Trumpet Trombone French Horn Cornet All Types. The Single Horn in F was now offered in brass or nickel silver versions, while a B horn was only available in the new Emperor line. Feel free to contact me with any questions you have! Here's a Conn Bb Single French Horn as pictured. F.A. White. The photo of a TB-12 supposedly from this era does show a kicker spring, though no pull loops. Max PottagNorthwestern School of Music, Chicago Symphony Orchestra (retired). The modified leadpipe doesnt lock in like the 8D pipe. 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. 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 (auction photos) A subsidiary company of Reynolds, Ohio Band instruments were produced in the same factory as Reynolds instruments and by the same craftsmen. 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. This took away the awesome power potential of the heavy bell, but made the horn a little more forgiving to play in smaller ensembles. 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. It had a more focused, complex, warmer sound than the 8D. Solid nickel silver construction produces a dark resonant sound. Reynolds, division of Scherl & Roth (Cleveland, Ohio). Altogether a cornet which the most artistic soloist will love to play and which will greatly help to improve the performance of lesser cornetists. Quiet floating type rotary valves have long shafts and bearings. Second, the physical size of the B change valve. The three parts that were variously available in nickel silver were the lead pipe, the balusters (upper valve casings) and the outer slide tubing at each valve tuning crook. [1977 catalog] These instruments have a silverplate finish with unique engraving and a large "U.S." mark near the rim of the bell. Most instruments between SN 60xxx-79xxx bear the RMC shield, because during 1961-1963 Richards Music owned Reynolds. Reynolds Contempora FE-01 | Reverb F.A. . By continuing to use Reverb, you agree to these updates, and to our cookie policy. It has a big, warm sound (similar to a Conn 8D). The solid nickel silver construction produces a dark, Included is a used, but good condition Gator case. By continuing to use Reverb, you agree to these updates, and to our cookie policy. Read John Ericson's bio for more information. Model numbers and serial number dating are not available for this time period, making it difficult to accurately put together an exact production timeline. Argenta brand introduced 1959; 545xx lowest serial number recorded. 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. . 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. By the mid 1940s, Reynolds was marketing their double horn as the Pottag Model. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. Create New Wish List; . THEIR FINEST HOUR 305 THE FALL OF FRANCE 317 THE TRAGEDY OF THE FRENCH FLEET . 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. The customer is responsible for shipping and insurance and must pre-pay back to us any freight and insurance charges on returned equipment. Good condition items function properly but may exhibit some wear and tear. The results are here and in short show that when people did not know it was a Reynolds they loved the tone and when they did know it was a Reynolds they hated it. Currency: By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. 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! the inside of the bow where one would rest the horn. Browse search results for Music instruments for sale in New Hope, MO. 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? This particular horn is in excellent condition. Many of their horns, especially the french horns, are still preferred by The horn had the lacquer removed and the horn was given a brushed finish. The horn was inspected and all of the braces are secure, the tuning slides pul The Pottag models became known as the "Traditional Model", while the Chambers models were sold as the "American Model". Despite the compression, this horn is a good value and is a remarkable piece of horn history. Note: Model 60 last appears in the 1958 catalog. Blue Book Categories. What a wonderful post! professionals today. The bell thickness was reduced to about .012 inch. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. (Exclusions Apply). Extremely wide range. The pamphlet on proper tuning was written by Erwin Miersch (Cleveland Symphony Orchestra, retired) for non-professional players. I have a used Reynolds double horn for sale. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. 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. View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. After two years of design and development, Chambers endorsed the Reynolds Chambers Model Double French Horn in 1958. However, compared to the Conn 8D, the Reynolds Double Horn added a short tuning slide above the B change valve. 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. F.A. Alto Horn : Reynolds : Contempora : 174 : Baritone : Pollmann : inscribed Pollmanns Music House, New York. Blue Book Categories. This brochure features a number of articles and information about James Chambers' endorsement of the Contempora Double French Horn. Reynolds was NEVER a huge company like Olds or King. Reynolds) horns. The Reynolds Pottag Model is something of a classic model, and it has actually won blind tests horns done at two different recent horn workshops by Ken Pope. Reynolds Co. becomes a division of Scherl & Roth by mid-1946. Contempora Corner and contemporacorner.com are not related or associated in any way to the former or current F.A. I am using it exclusively, love it and I am happy indeed to recommend it to any French Horn player.. . View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. 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. The contracts totaled nearly $200K ($3M in 2022) and allowed the relatively new company to continue focusing on instrument production when many more-established manufacturers, e.g., F.E. 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 customer is responsible for shipping and insurance charges. 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. 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. The choice of symphony, concert and professional artists, the FE-01 is extremely flexible with excellent intonation throughout the entire range. I am using it exclusively, love it and I am happy indeed to recommend it to any French Horn player." CTRL + SPACE for auto-complete. Reynolds cornets made c.1952 and later are marked Made by Roth-Reynolds instead of F.A. Learn More, We understand the importance of online privacy and are committed to complying with the EU General Data Protection Regulation. Well BFrijas inquiring minds want to know. Remarkably free-blowing, with a perfection of scale in all registers. Pottag had finished teaching at Northwestern in 1953 and was in retirement. A year later, most original "F.A. Reynolds Contempora Double French Horn W/Case (Free Shipping in the Lower 48 States) . 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. Today I am using the Reynolds Chambers Model Double French Horn exclusively in my symphony, ensemble and solo playing, my recording work and teaching. I recently played it and my Conn 8D at the inauguration of a recital hall some friends had built on their house. 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! 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. Being sold as-is. 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. 1967 . It's our service after the sale promise and has been since 1953! It has a perfection of scale in all registers and is remarkably free-blowing without stuffiness. Another Cup Of Tea Tom Reynolds Read Pdf Free Blood, Sweat and Tears - The Changing Concepts of Physiology from Antiquity Into Early Modern . Reynolds. Reynolds: Baritone: 1964 - 1979: First known Contempora model: 232xx, 25594. owicka 2 Rodzaj zatrudnienia: umowa o prac na czas zastpstwa, wymiar etatu 1, system pracy Finest possible horn for professionals. Acoustical and structural design yields maximum playing quality with ease of response. A valve job may be needed in the next 10years or so, but the horn plays fine as is. F.A. 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. entire range. Serial number: 273433 Nickel silver, used with case. Many of their horns, especially the french horns, are still preferred by p. Sometime after Richards Music purchased Reynolds in 1961, the product catalog was renumbered. Sold out. . Sell now known to have made some of the best brass instruments on the market. White materials, especially the claims of milling accuracy to less than 1/1000" and the uniformity of the gauge of metals used. Sold out. Note: example photo is shown with brass leadpipe; according to the sellers notes, this is a replacement of the original nickel-silver leadpipe. Serial Number: Year Manufactured---Serial Number: Year Manufactured: 73000: Mar. Argenta brand introduced 1959; 545xx lowest serial number recorded. Reynolds Double Horn. Noiseless rotary valves, precision built, create confidence that is so essential when playing difficult passages. 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! FE-11 Contempora Single: F.A. Purchase. Reynolds Cornet with USAAF military engraving and B/A tuning ring (c.1941), F.A. Same as model FE-##, but with four rotary valves, Reynolds (Fullerton, Calif.; Abilene, Texas). "FE" for French Horn, and a hierarchal numbering system that reflected the grade of instrument, e.g. Reynolds Add to wishlist / Add to compare / Print The It took me several years on the faculty at ASU to even notice this horn, a Reynolds Pottag Model horn. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for EMPEROR F.A. It is the ideal Horn for me, and I am using it exclusively. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. If it is a '51 then it is a model that was made during the roth-reynold years. 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! Oops, looks like you forgot something. $1,800.00. Reynolds was founded in early 1936 by brass instrument maker of 30 years, Foster A. Reynolds. Please feel free to email with any additional questions. It is pretty responsive but the strength of this horn would seem to me to be the tone. Giardinelli NY C12 mouthpiece. . The most beautiful cornet made. FE-01 is extremely flexible with excellent intonation thoughout the The heavy bell is far more efficient, so the horn is much less fatiguing to play. Same as model FE-11, but made of brass with nickel-silver slide tubes, braces and trim. REYNOLDS at the best online prices at eBay! Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care. 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. The case is in good working order as well. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. age of the horn, its incredible that there is only normal player wear on The Reynolds Pottag Model was introduced in the 1940s and was produced until 1961. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. Reynolds Contempora FE-03 Double French Horn w/case & Bach Mouthpiece Beautiful! 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. tuning slides. Originally we were a repair shop that specialized in woodwind and sax restoration. So how does it play? 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 was built 1962/63 . Solid nickel silver [model FE-01] throughout produces a resonant dark sound. The horn simply marked "F.A. All models equipped with deluxe Gladstone cases. The Contempora horns are very popular with There were slight adjustments to the model specifications compared to the Cleveland instruments. From $162.46/mo with. Cell Phone & Mobile Devices Computers Musical Instruments Audio Equipment Guns Video & TV Vintage Pro Sound Camera Equipment Copiers Power Tool Video Games Car Stereo. It is the ideal Horn for me, and I am using it exclusively. Reynolds started with the same Kruspe-Horner layout as a template for their own double horn, first introduced in the early 1940s. First known Emperor model: SN 24577. I love my Holton Merker; it sings like no other horn I've ever played, and I've played lots of horns. Also, a 1959 advertisement presenting Chambers and the new model horn. Please check the fields highlighted in red. horns by Reynolds. 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. so far as contempora Blood, Sweat, and Tears Jul 13 2021 Blood, Sweat & Tears Aug 14 2021 All surgeons want to be better . Reynolds Contempora FE-03 Double French Horn w/case & Bach Mouthpiece Beautiful! Here is a truly noble instrument, handsomely designed, rich looking, beautifully balanced, with marvelous intonation, and the most responsive valve action you ever felt. $1,499.99 $540 price drop I'm now in the process of having it cleaned plus some dent work done, and I'm looking forward to playing it. In addition to the "Pottag Model" bell engraving, Pottag horns can be visually distinguished from the earlier Reynolds models with two external physical changes: First, the addition of a small knob on the crook of the B tuning slide, presumably to aid in adjusting the slide by feel (the Chambers and later Contempora models used a pull ring on the slide). Delightful tone quality and extremely wide range. It has a lovely low register that is very present. For consistency's sake, I am using the model number (60) that the Reynolds cornet was known with in the late 1940s. It does have some leaky valves, but it is still fairly easy to play. 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. Free shipping. 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. 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 There are a few minor dings but nothing serious and this horn plays very well as is. Compare the example at left with the older horns above. EUR The double horns remained in the catalog until the end. In addition to the physical specification changes, development of a horn for Chambers required the Reynolds craftsmen to produce solid nickel-silver instruments. I finally found the model horn I wanted - brass Reynolds Contempora Horn Chambers model - at a price I could afford. Please check the fields highlighted in red. Its wondrous tone quality, complete even range and sureness is noteworthy. 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. BR-02 Contempora: F.A. Olds and Conn, were forced to shut down instrument lines and produce wartime equipment. the top-of-the-line Contempora and the slightly cheaper nickle-silver Argenta models were fabulous instruments. "47215 / REYNOLDS" on 1st valve. Late this summer I checked it out, I had for some time been curious about the potential of this horn. This Contempora comes with its original case, a Reynolds in 1947 and 1949. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. Tag #: 200345 Serial #: 47215 Bell Diameter Bore Size Height 20 7/8" .686" 46 1/2" Comments: "REYNOLDS / CONTEMPORA / MADE BY ROTH- REYNOLDS INST. Decrease Quantity of Reynolds Contempora #257345 Increase Quantity of Reynolds Contempora #257345. $1,750 $1,850. Originally designed by Max Pottag (Chicago Symphony Orchestra) for the Reynolds shop in Cleveland. Our FE-03 was last sold by our shop in 2006, has actually been played very little since it was new. Terms of Use. 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. View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. FA Reynolds Gibson Yamaha Band Firstact Palmer All Manufacturers. This horn has a medium weight silver (with hand-burnished gold inlaid engraving), (with hand-burnished gold inlaid engraving). Brass finish with nickel silver trim. "French Tuba", C Tuba, 5 piston, c.1865-1899 . Thanks so much. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. White, where a similar tuning ring had been featured on the King Master Model cornet. 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