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1965 Reynolds Contempora Model FE-03 Double French horn with Case and Mouthpiece
1965 Reynolds Contempora Model FE-03 Double French horn with Case and Mouthpiece
1965 Reynolds Contempora Model FE-03 Double French horn with Case and Mouthpiece
1965 Reynolds Contempora Model FE-03 Double French horn with Case and Mouthpiece
1965 Reynolds Contempora Model FE-03 Double French horn with Case and Mouthpiece
1965 Reynolds Contempora Model FE-03 Double French horn with Case and Mouthpiece
1965 Reynolds Contempora Model FE-03 Double French horn with Case and Mouthpiece

1965 Reynolds Contempora Model FE-03 Double French horn with Case and Mouthpiece

$ 686.4

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Experience Level: Professional
  • Finish: Brass
  • Type: Double Horns
  • Model: Contempora FE-03
  • Bell Material: Brass
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Finish Material: Brass
  • MPN: Does Not Apply
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Color: Gold
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Condition: Seller refurbished
  • Brand: Reynolds
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back

    Description

    Silver and Brass Music Shop is a brick-and-mortar brass instrument restoration and repair shop located in Carson City, NV. For more information about our business, please feel free to visit our Ebay Profile at
    http://www.ebay.com/usr/silver_brass_music
    This is a vintage (serial number 211306) 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 symphonic Kruspe wrap instruments, though the Reynolds has a slightly different tone and responsiveness. This horn is the yellow-brass variant of the Contempora model. The valves move well with good compression and the slides all move of course.
    As for the aesthetic condition of this horn, there are a few dings and pings as well as pitting, etching, and scratching throughout the instrument. The bell engraving reads: “R/ REYNOLDS/ CONTEMPORA/ ABILENE, TEXAS/ FE-03.”
    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, warm and rich sound with a smooth, even and dark tone. The horn is responsive, accurate, and flexible, playing across the range with ease. All registers of the horn speak well and play with good fluidity. The F and Bb sides of the horn match well in timber and intonation once the horn is properly intonated (i.e. the slides are pulled out to the correct amount).
    All horns are located at Silver & Brass Music Shop
    710 N. Curry St.
    Carson City, NV
    89703
    Unfortunately it is against Ebay's policies for us to include contact information in our listings, but if you have any questions at all about one of our horns please feel free to send a message. Thank you!