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Contempora Alto Horns

Model History | Specifications

1949-1952 | F.A. Reynolds (Cleveland)

Model TBD (80) | Eb Alto Horn | Valves: three piston valves | Bell: fixed 8" upright bell | Materials: brass | Finish: TBD

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Model TBD (90) | Eb Alto Horn | Valves: three (3) side-action piston valves | Bell: removeable 8" bell front | Materials: brass | Finish: TBD

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1952-1961 | Roth-Reynolds (Cleveland)

Model 80 | Eb Alto Horn | Valves: three piston valves | Bell: removeable 8" upright bell | Materials: brass | Finish: 1CL (brass, clear lacquered), 2BB (silverplated, bright bell) or 3GB (silverplated, gold bell)

1953, 1958, 1959 catalog: "Popular favorite of bandmasters and their musicians, the Reynolds Contempora Alto contributes flash and style to the band as well as dependable musical performance. Built in Eb and with the fine Contempora standards of quality in both bell front and upright model. Available in three finishes of either model complete with case and accessories."

1953 catalog

Model 90 | Same as Model 80 | Bell: removeable 8" bell front

1958 catalog

1961-1963 | F.A. Reynolds/RMC (Cleveland)

Model(s) TBD | Specs TBD

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1964-1970 | F.A. Reynolds (Abilene)

Model AT-11 | Eb Alto Horn | Valves: three (3) side-action piston valves | Bell: removeable 8" bell front | Materials: TBD | Finish: polished brass with baked epoxy finish

1966 catalog: "Known for having the best intonation quality and volume, these Reynolds background instruments please bandsmen with their big, satisfying sound. Even beginners find them effortless, due in large part to Reynolds' precision valve-making and scientific bore design. Each instrument is a beauty in brilliant brass; silver-plate with bright or gold bells optional at slight extra cost."

Model AT-11. Photo source: eBay

1971-1979 | Reynolds (Fullerton)

Model AT-11 | Same as Model AT-11 above | Not listed in the 1977 catalog.

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