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I had my R37 made to fit in between my Calicchio 1S2 and Cousenon flugel. I wanted a darker, broader sound that I could manipulate better than the 1S2. I had mine made in L bore (.468) with a reversed pipe and no brace on the tuning slide to open it up a bit. I currently use a Dennis Wick 4 on it for legit playing and use one weighted cap on the 3rd valve. I play the 4th book/jazz chair in a big band and two symphonic settings and this combination allows me to completely fill any size hall with sound. I can bend the notes like a vintage Martin Committee. Mine is in lacquer and is a real no-frills horn that can do anything. If you want to play lead with a Calicchio 3 bell (big flair, like Flip Oakes' Wild Thing - you may have to add some cork to a few mutes), I'd go with a 2 leapipe and have it made in ML bore (.460). If you can only have 1 Calicchio and want to use it for everything, I'd go more towards an R32 in ML and just change-out the mouthpiece for whatever setting you're in. The R32 I describe is a stock model. Visit the Calicchio website to see all the details. John and his staff can come up with anything you like. I can't say enough about my experience. |