Contempora Trumpets
Introduced in the mid-1950s, the Reynolds Contempora "Leonard Smith" trumpet featured nickel-silver valve slide tubes and an optional triple goldplated finish compared to the standard Contempora models.
Leonard B. Smith | "The exciting experience of playing my Reynolds Contemporas is beyond the power of words to describe. My matched trumpet and cornet respond instantly with a full-bodied brilliance and delicate sensitivity I had never imagined would be possible. Truly, these instruments are a triumph of engineering and craftsmanship and any player will achieve greatest performance with "Leonard Smith" models. After nine months of intensive concertizing, my only regret is that I did not discover these superb instruments many years ago."
Model History | Specifications
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1952-1961 | Roth-Reynolds (Cleveland) |
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Model 40-S "Leonard Smith" | Bb trumpet | First-valve trigger; optional third-valve trigger | Bore: .462" | Bell: 4-5/8" Bronz-o-lyte bell with nickel-silver tone ring | Body: brass with nickel-silver slide tubes, valve casings and trim | Valves: top-loaded, inner-spring Monel valve pistons | Finish: clear lacquer finish; optional triple gold-plate finish | Length: 21½" 1958, 1959: "Brilliant tonal color and great carrying power for symphony, concert band or solo playing. Large bore model with tremendous response and excellent intonation. First valve slide 'trigger'. Both 'Leonard Smith' model trumpet and cornet are equipped with Monel valve pistons, a Reynolds exclusive unequalled for precision, lightning action, durability, corrosion-free for perfect performance. Complete with deluxe luggage carrying case as an individual outfit or in the double case for the Leonard Smith 'matched set'"
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Model 40-S [SN 46741]. Photos used
with permission from David Greenfield
(eBay: gree44332).
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