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rhdroc · 01-06-2004, 07:45 PM

Larry is definitely right about the Calicchio - Reeves connection. There's a certain MAGIC you get with these two!! I have no idea or explanation why they work so well together but I sure would be interested in a possible working theory if anyone has the time and/or inclination to do the brainstorming. :idea:

One of my favorite pastimes is trying out new mouthpieces using my Calicchio 1sZ/3RL. Just as a brief aside, my wife hates this hobby and frequently threatens to eBay my collection when I'm not around!! Anyways, I've tried almost all the commercial models available (still looking for a used Fokus Lead 10.5). For me, nothing works better than the Reeves lineup!! As a matter of fact, when trying out something new, I ALWAYS compare it to my Reeves mouthpieces. Just as soon as things get serious (regardless of what piece I've been currently auditioning) and a gig's on the line, there's always a Reeves in the business end of my horn!!!

--->Rick

P.S. By the way, I'm still looking for a good, used Reeves 40FE or 40DF for flugel :wink:

01-06-2004, 07:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
rhdroc Pianissimo User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Central Pennsylvania Posts: 73	The Calicchio - Reeves Combination Larry is definitely right about the Calicchio - Reeves connection. There's a certain MAGIC you get with these two!! I have no idea or explanation why they work so well together but I sure would be interested in a possible working theory if anyone has the time and/or inclination to do the brainstorming. :idea: One of my favorite pastimes is trying out new mouthpieces using my Calicchio 1sZ/3RL. Just as a brief aside, my wife hates this hobby and frequently threatens to eBay my collection when I'm not around!! Anyways, I've tried almost all the commercial models available (still looking for a used Fokus Lead 10.5). For me, nothing works better than the Reeves lineup!! As a matter of fact, when trying out something new, I ALWAYS compare it to my Reeves mouthpieces. Just as soon as things get serious (regardless of what piece I've been currently auditioning) and a gig's on the line, there's always a Reeves in the business end of my horn!!! --->Rick P.S. By the way, I'm still looking for a good, used Reeves 40FE or 40DF for flugel :wink: