Comments for Contempora Corner

Comment on Serial number tables updated by John Davis

John Davis — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 17:25:35 +0000

There was a very nice one just a week or two ago on flea bay that was listed as a buy now for 1500.00 that I believe went unsold. I had it on my watchlist. It was a red brass or copper bell trumpet. I think he could have gotten that much had he allowed the bidding to work its way up there, because people like to fight for them. But your trumpet should be worth between 800 and up. Wish it were mine.

Comment on Comments and Questions by Carol Thomas

Carol Thomas — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 00:07:08 +0000

Looking for help on identifying a Reynolds cornet. Silver body with brass highlight on bell interior and on the bell exterior where the engraved logo is. Logo appears identical to the 1936-39 photo you have elsewhere on your site. Where is the serial number? Only thing I can find is on the 2nd valve, which is “27b” with “Reynolds” stamped underneath. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Comment on Comments and Questions by Jennifer Wood

Jennifer Wood — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:18:28 +0000

I was given and want to donate to my school’s music department a single, Reynold Emperor f. horn. By the photos you have I know it is from the 1970′s. I need more information on it for the school. I need the value (it has minor dings and some scratching), and any other specifications (materials it’s made of and maybe serial numbers). There is no mouthpiece and came with a Reynold’s case. I hope you can help, the school is very excited to receive this.

Comment on Comments and Questions by Rocky Boudreaux

Rocky Boudreaux — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:43:17 +0000

Would a Reynolds trumpet mouth piece marked 7A have the same basic dimensions as the Bach 7A?

Comment on Serial number tables updated by HERMANN A METZ

HERMANN A METZ — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:16:55 +0000

I HAVE A CONTEMPORA TROMBONE (S/N 34405). I GOT IT AROUND 1955/56. I HAVE A FRIEND WHO IS INTERESTED IN BUYING IT FROM ME. ITS IN FAIR CONDITION WHAT SHOULD I CHARGE?

THANKS,
HERMANN
414-434-1119

Comment on Comments and Questions by david plumley

david plumley — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 14:25:56 +0000

A friend of mine has in her possession an old cornet with fullerton markings on.

The serial No is 012113.

I am trying to find out about this particular instrument : i e year of manufacture, rare, common, value if any
It is in fairly good condition apart from the mouth piece is missing

It would be appreciated if you could e-mail me with such imformation at your earliest convenience

Yours Respectfully

D Plumley

Comment on Comments and Questions by tawnya turner

tawnya turner — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 06:03:24 +0000

i have a regent style silver clarinet with the serial number 40682 about how old is it, and about how much is it worth it has the mouth piece and marching clip with it

Comment on Comments and Questions by klemen repe

klemen repe — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 13:24:43 +0000

Sorry,I don’t understand your language-perhaps you can translate your opinion.
thanks

Comment on Comments and Questions by klemen repe

klemen repe — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 19:51:12 +0000

Thanks for your answer.
Tell me just another thing-which mouthpiece do you use for bass trombone-or which would be the right one,I play normally lead tenor trombone,so I would like to find an option,where the size difference will not be too big-but I know,that you can not play the bass trombone with small mouthpiece-I use for my lead playing BACH 4C-which is quite big,but it works great for me-I played also on DW 7 CS,but than I found out,that for my playing is bigger mpc much better.
thanks Klemen

Comment on Comments and Questions by LARRY FORD

LARRY FORD — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 19:51:31 +0000

Hi, I own an early F.A. Reynolds Contempora trumpet #28,584 in the first version with the scrolled Contempora lengthways down the bell and with an additional block lettered “REYNOLDS” across the bell near the bell flare. Underneath the serial number on the second valve casing, where the bore size is often stamped, there is what looks like an 8 laying on its size. Could you tell me what the sleeping 8 represents? Also, if it is bore size, what bore size would it indicate. If it does not indicate bore size, what bore size would you think this horn might be? I am not able to see well enough to measure the bore. Thank you, Larry