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Contempora Mellophones
Model History | Specifications
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1949-1952 | F.A. Reynolds (Cleveland)
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Model
TBD | Valves: piston valves;
rotor change from F to Eb | Bore: TBD
| Bell: 10½"
bell | Materials: brass | Finish:
brass with clear lacquer finish, or
silverplated with bright bell or gold
bell finish
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1952-1961 | Roth-Reynolds (Cleveland)
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Model
100 | Valves: piston valves;
rotor change from F to Eb | Bore: TBD
| Bell: 10½"
bell | Materials: brass | Finish:
brass with clear lacquer finish, or
silverplated with bright bell or gold
bell finish
1953,
1958,
1959 catalog:
"Built in F with
rotary quick change to Eb, which makes it readily
adaptable to both orchestra and band without
transposition. With its rich, full, mellow tone,
it often substitutes for the French horn and has a
smooth velvety quality that blends beautifully in
ensemble playing. Available in three finishes, all
prices complete with case and accessories."
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1961-1963 | RMC-F.A. Reynolds (Cleveland)
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Model(s)
TBD | Specs TBD
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1964-1970 | F.A. Reynolds (Abilene)
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Model
ML-11 | Valves: piston valves;
rotor change from F to Eb | Bore: TBD
| Bell: 10½"
bell | Materials: brass | Finish:
highly 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."
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Model
ML-12 | Straight Bell
Mellophone | Valves: piston valves;
rotor change from F to Eb | Bore: TBD
| Bell: TBD" straight bell |
Materials: brass | Finish: highly
polished brass with baked epoxy finish
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1971-1979 | Reynolds (Fullerton)
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Model
ML-13 | Marching Mellophone |
Valves: piston valves | Bore: .468" |
Bell: 10½" bell | Materials: brass |
Finish: highly polished brass with
baked epoxy finish
1977 catalog: "The compact design and lightweight construction of the Reynolds Marching Mellphone offers superior playing ease and comfort in the most intricate marching maneuvers. In addition to the improved intonation, the ML-13 responds instantly while retaining richness and balanced clarity of tone throughout the scale. Highly polished brass with a baked epoxy finish. Extra heavy bracing provides the rugged strength required in a marching instrument."
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