Reynolds Hi Fi Cornet

Winghorn · Posted: Thu Jun 19, 2008 12:45 pm Post subject: Reynolds Hi Fi Cornet

Does anyone have any information on a Reynolds Hi Fi model cornet? There is not much information at the Contempora Corner site, other than the cornet has a large (.462) bore and was designed as an intermediate model. There is one in excellent original condition selling for $120 (asking price) about 90 miles from where I live. Before I make the trip with today's gas prices, I would appreciate any feedback from posters who have played this instrument. Thank you.
Sincerely
Steve Allison

A.N.A.Mendez · Posted: Thu Jun 19, 2008 1:07 pm Post subject:

those are rare. Only seen one on ebay past few years....
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digs · Posted: Thu Jun 19, 2008 1:18 pm Post subject:

I believe the Hi-Fi was basically a Contempora with a brass bell (and no tone ring). At that price, it's probably worth the trip...

OldsMike · Posted: Thu Jun 19, 2008 1:54 pm Post subject:

I have two similar horns - a medium bore Reynolds Professional and a large bore Reynolds Argenta. They are both great horns. The professional practically plays itself. Definitely worth the trip. Mike
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Winghorn · Posted: Sun Jun 22, 2008 9:36 am Post subject:

Thanks for the replies. I will try to see (buy?) the horn in the next couple of days. As much as I enjoy playing my 1951 New York Bach ML cornet, I sometimes wish the "blow" was a little more open when I am playing in the section in concert band. Maybe the Hi Fi with its large bore will give me what I am looking for. I imagine it sounds good, too...
Regards
Steve Allison

Gilligan · Posted: Sat Jun 28, 2008 11:43 am Post subject:

I owned one of those for about a year and a half. They are good playing horns. I wish I still had mine. If that horn is in good condition, it will be worth the trip.
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Winghorn · Posted: Sat Jun 28, 2008 12:36 pm Post subject:

Alas, I waited too long and the cornet was sold. I should have figured the horn was worth at least the $120 asking price. Oh well...
Regards
Steve Allison

BeboppinFool · Posted: Tue Apr 28, 2009 6:57 am Post subject:

Here, take a look at this one . . . I hope the valves aren't too worn. I'm guessing that it's either a winner or a diamond in the rough.

Whaddya think?

Oh, I'm the one who won the auction.

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A.N.A.Mendez · Posted: Tue Apr 28, 2009 7:07 am Post subject:

Thief!

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Dale Proctor · Posted: Tue Apr 28, 2009 7:21 am Post subject:

You can't hardly go wrong for $60. It looks pretty good in the pictures for that price. Let us know what you think of it after you've played it a little.
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ConnArtist · Posted: Tue Apr 28, 2009 4:00 pm Post subject:

Cr@p!!! That looks to have the same slide/wrap configuration as my Onyx that I have been desperate to find affordable replacement valves for. If it turns out to be a dud, but with decent valves... PM me!

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BeboppinFool · Posted: Tue Apr 28, 2009 6:30 pm Post subject:

BeboppinFool · Posted: Sat May 02, 2009 11:46 am Post subject:

Well, it's a keeper. It plays great. It was hard to see in the photo how badly the bell was bent down or the little crumple in the bell itself. And for $35.00 shipping, it was a truly pathetic packing job . . . a little newspaper around the case and nothing inside the case.

Plus, the mouthpiece is stuck in there. I gave him truthful although "neutral" feedback (I should have given him negative feedback). It was sent via Priority Mail, and that probably cost significantly less than $10.00, which I know from shipping many horns in the recent past.

I have a very good repairman who will make the dent issues virtually disappear, so I'm not worried about that.

And best of all . . . the valves are great, the pitch is excellent, the tone and response are outstanding. As I said, a keeper.

Since I'll probably spend another $65.00 in repair work, I won't gloat.

Not much.

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A.N.A.Mendez · Posted: Sat May 02, 2009 11:49 am Post subject:

Speaking of shipping, I have posted this before, came from puerto Rico like this.....

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Winghorn · Posted: Sat May 02, 2009 11:56 am Post subject:

At least the horn is in a case of some sort. A friend of mine got a trombone in the mail that just had some paper wrapped around it with NO packing material at all.

Steve Allison

A.N.A.Mendez · Posted: Sat May 02, 2009 11:59 am Post subject:

Yes, cudos to protec the horn was fine....

Just paper huh?

I did get one in an old case with the address stuck on it once...

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BeboppinFool · Posted: Fri Jan 08, 2010 4:27 am Post subject:

mffan · Posted: Fri Jan 08, 2010 3:45 pm Post subject:

Glad it worked out, despite all the possible pitfalls. Enjoy!

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Gilligan · Posted: Sat Jan 09, 2010 8:06 am Post subject:

When my three digit Reynolds Cornet was shipped, it arrived with cardboard taped to the surface of the case and the handle left out so the postman could use it. Case arived completely split but the duct tape held.
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