| Duda's new Calicchios far exceed the Calicchio's of old. I know Domenic made some great horns. (ex. Chuck Findley's 1s/2 circa 1968 I think!)
Chris made great horns as well. I have friends who can attest to that, but when they play my DUDA axe, they all want mine instead. This shows that John's horns are something special.
When people ask me here in New Orleans or out on tour what kind of horn I play and what they should try before they buy, I tell them to try a Duda made Calicchio then try everything else that they want, then go back to try the Calicchio again. This should show the difference in Duda's craftsmanship as compared to others..... No comparison in my book!
:Quick story:
I was on the road in South Jersey playing a gig when a local band director invited us (the horn section plus drums & bass) to stop in on his high school band class the next morning for a 'clinic'. He was a trumpet player as well and had some good all around chops. When I played next to him in their Jazz Band setting my sound had more personality than his and if I am not mistaken he placed an order for a Calicchio the next morning after trying my horn for about 20 minutes after the class. He had been playing his Mt. Vernon Bach since he bought it all those years ago. After 20 minutes behind my axe he was ready for the switch...... So I give Duda his just due and say that his horns make my trumpet playing life easier!
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