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Important Stats -> 5'7"; Shoe Size - 10 wide
Background - Bob Reeves holds an AA degree in
Arts and Engineering from China Lake Naval Ordinance
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. |
