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Bob Reeves - Jose Arteaga - Jesse Irving - K.O. Skinsnes - John Snell
	Bob Reeves Important Stats -> 5'7"; Shoe Size - 10 wide Background - Bob Reeves holds an AA degree in Arts and Engineering from China Lake Naval Ordnance Test Station where he apprenticed for 6 years as an experimental machinist and toolmaker. He then went on to work for the Eldon Benge Company. He was originally hired as a bell maker and tool maker but soon ended up building every part of the trumpet as well as assembling trumpets when needed. He also worked with Carroll Purviance where he further honed his skill as a mouthpiece maker. It was at this time that he also studied the trumpet with John Clyman, (1st trumpet, 20th Century Fox studios, 25 years) while pursuing his AA degree in Arts and Music from Los Angeles City College. Bob Reeves has been working with brass players, making mouthpieces, and adjusting their instruments since 1964 and continues to study and improve upon the methods and products that he has developed. What you didn't know about Bob - Bob is also a master knife sharpener and an expert chef.

	Jose Arteaga Important Stats - 5'8"; Born in Atolinga, Zacatecas Mexico Background - Jose apprenticed for 10 years under Bob Reeves after receiving his education in Mexico. He is one of the best mouthpiece makers in the world who doesn't accept anything less than perfection. What you didn't know about Jose - Jose's daughter had a baby girl recently making him the first grandpa at Bob Reeves Brass.

	Jesse Irving Important Stats - 5'6"; Pets - 2 greyhounds and 3 cats. Background - Jesse holds a Bachelor's degree in trumpet performance from the University of Northern Colorado. She joined the Reeves crew in 2004 after completing an internship at Yamaha Corporation of America, and wears many hats from research, to scheduling, to accessory manufacture, to writing and editing. She has extensive knowledge regarding valve alignments and mouthpieces and challenges anyone daring enough to play duets with her. What you didn't know about Jesse -Jesse has two greyhounds, Icarus and Frederick.

	K.O. Skinsnes Important Stats - 5'8"; Favorite Dish - Kung Pao Tofu Background - K.O. has a unique background of extensive work with computers and six years of touring with Broadway shows. He was a customer and friend of Bob's for fifteen years prior to coming to work with him. Since 1992 he has specialized in mouthpieces, valve alignments, and computer numeric control programming. He has studied trumpet acoustics with Bill Cardwell since 1992 as well. What you didn't know about K.O. - He is an executive producer for a documentary film about Slab City, California.

	John Snell Important Stats - 6'2"; Coat Size - 42 Long Background -John started working at the shop in 2001. He has a Bachelor's degree in trumpet performance from Cal State University, Northridge and many years of experience in web design and network administration. His specialties include valve alignments, mouthpieces and maintaining the Bob Reeves website. What you didn't know about John - John will eat anything on the menu that is deep-fried or contains the word "platter" in it.

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