Bob Reeves Brass Mouthpieces

Bob Reeves Brass Mouthpieces

Bob Reeves Brass is a custom trumpet and trombone mouthpiece maker based in Valencia, California. Founded in 1968, we work closely with you to help optimize your equipment to make the most out of your music-making. This channel features videos of our shop, staff, and customers that we hope you will find both entertaining and informative.

In addition to making a full line of trumpet, trombone, flugelhorn, cornet, and piccolo trumpet mouthpieces, we also specialize in custom mouthpiece work such as mouthpiece copies, alterations, and gap adjustments with the Reeves sleeve system. Bob Reeves is known for having invented and patented his trumpet valve alignment process, having adjusted over 20,000 instruments since then.

Bob Reeves and his staff travel around the world giving master classes and private consultations and produces the popular trumpet podcast, The Other Side of the Bell, featuring top trumpet players in a variety of different idioms.

Alan Kaplan - Trombone Q&A

Alan Kaplan - Trombone Q&A

Dontae Winslow - Trumpet Q&A

Dontae Winslow - Trumpet Q&A

Greg Spence - Trumpet Q&A

Greg Spence - Trumpet Q&A

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  • @KerryLorah
    @KerryLorah56 минут бұрын

    Ravii is the "Best".

  • @brassheavy
    @brassheavyКүн бұрын

    Cool video❤

  • @twistedtrails8128
    @twistedtrails812810 күн бұрын

    too cool, VK! i was in VK in 80-81, before Ravi tho...

  • @user-ek2eb5md8g
    @user-ek2eb5md8g24 күн бұрын

    And _you're_ looking like Jon Bon Jovi!

  • @louramoreira
    @louramoreiraАй бұрын

    Can we conclude that it’s not about “airflow” but Energy through the instrument ? Energy that we make ? Because I’m fact, the air is already inside, it’s everywhere. Another point of view is that too much airflow can increase the mentioned Back Pressure and therefore, clog the “freedom” and overall perception of things, altering all the Embouchure ? Thanks for sharing this 👏

  • @JesusChrist-rh1dq
    @JesusChrist-rh1dq2 ай бұрын

    ❤ great Chris Botti ♥️

  • @JesusChrist-rh1dq
    @JesusChrist-rh1dq2 ай бұрын

  • @MattBragstad
    @MattBragstad2 ай бұрын

    Megumi is an absolute treasure! I grew up in Milwaukee (where she plays principal trombone in the symphony) and she's been a model of sound, artistry, and poise for my entire musical life.

  • @karlsievers4191
    @karlsievers41912 ай бұрын

    it's easy to have a "take" on this... and of course opinions vary. But consider the decades long research and experience Bob Reeves (himself) undertook, collaborating with Bill Cardwell, Carrol Purviance, and dealing with the who's who of elite trumpet players. Bob passed all this to John and Brett. Whatever you think you know, I suggest it is very prudent to simply trust in these guys - impeccable integrity, highest standards, and "THE" knowledge. Let them dial in your gear and off you go - KS.

  • @rubenproost2552
    @rubenproost25523 ай бұрын

    Played around with it but could not draw any conclusions

  • @nayanmadhavi7296
    @nayanmadhavi72963 ай бұрын

    Online melega

  • @josephtriscari208
    @josephtriscari2084 ай бұрын

    Great interview!!! I’ve admired Charlie’s playing for years!! I believe I met him once years ago… If he happens to see this I was just curious if he ever worked with my uncle in LA.. Ray Triscari…. Very VERY educational video!!! Thanks for sharing this!!! Joe Triscari

  • @josephtriscari208
    @josephtriscari2084 ай бұрын

    Btw I just bought his book!!! Outstanding!!!

  • @RosemaryHerrera-uh6uf
    @RosemaryHerrera-uh6uf4 ай бұрын

    Drive, Determination and Focus. Words of Wisdom from a seasoned musician. ❤

  • @ChallengerAndyOfficial
    @ChallengerAndyOfficial4 ай бұрын

    Are there any negatives with the adjustable shank system? Or is it unnoticeable between adjustable shanks and non-adjustable?

  • @ChallengerAndyOfficial
    @ChallengerAndyOfficial4 ай бұрын

    Great video! Easy to understand

  • @robertforman6012
    @robertforman60124 ай бұрын

    Great podcast 😊

  • @carinegunn35
    @carinegunn354 ай бұрын

    🌸 "Promo sm"

  • @lwskiner
    @lwskiner4 ай бұрын

    There are quite a number of similarities to what Greg and Jim Manley preach with some Claude Gordon "Brass Playing is No Harder Than Deep Breathing". His relaxation techniques are inspirational.

  • @SugarNipples123
    @SugarNipples1235 ай бұрын

    What a fantastic conversation with a brilliant trumpet player from one of my favourite bands who I have admired for years. Bobby is inspiring. Thank you so much John and Bobby!, Ronan from Dublin Ireland. x

  • @InstrumentalArtistry
    @InstrumentalArtistry5 ай бұрын

    Unrelated question; What wristwatch was Chris wearing in this video? Looks cool!

  • @user-pw9is3ji5r
    @user-pw9is3ji5r5 ай бұрын

    Hi Jon great to see you ,,,reminds me of the great old days !!

  • @kennysnodgrass9029
    @kennysnodgrass90295 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the great interview with Chris Botti. I will now listen to Episode 25 and 15. Kenny Snodgrass

  • @brysonedwards4466
    @brysonedwards44665 ай бұрын

    Did he play on California love 🤔

  • @IndianOutlaw1870
    @IndianOutlaw18705 ай бұрын

    I use clear packing tape.

  • @heidio.9916
    @heidio.99166 ай бұрын

    Been online searching Botti for a few weeks now- happy to find and listen to this commentary- Saturday Morning here in Coral Gables/Miami, Florida!🧡

  • @natu3630
    @natu36306 ай бұрын

    'Promosm'

  • @kentgaisford6806
    @kentgaisford68066 ай бұрын

    Good job, John. Sadly, up here in NorCal they're not selling packing peanuts anywhere...anymore. My horn is on the way, with extra layers and margins of bubble wrap. Guess I need to take solace that I may be helping to "save the planet." Doubtful. ;-)

  • @bobreevesbrass
    @bobreevesbrass6 ай бұрын

    Looking forward to seeing your horn! We'll have to update the video to use other space fillers!

  • @user-if1fc6bw4l
    @user-if1fc6bw4l6 ай бұрын

    My third valve refuse to into the trumpet so please kindly help me repair it please

  • @user-if1fc6bw4l
    @user-if1fc6bw4l6 ай бұрын

    My third valve refuse to into the trumpet so please kindly help me repair it please

  • @user-if1fc6bw4l
    @user-if1fc6bw4l6 ай бұрын

    Please i need someone to repair my trumpet valves for me please

  • @frankie7508
    @frankie75086 ай бұрын

    He's immensely honest and forthright. He's also one of the best trumpet players in the world, Probably top two in my opinion. I also like rick braun. Can you imagine chris botti and chris standring together making music??? Now that would be something.

  • @Bob94390
    @Bob943906 ай бұрын

    Separating the mouthpiece from the instrument using paper of course has an effect on the acoustics :-) Making the instrument+mouthpiece longer of course has an effect on the intonation :-) There is a big element of superstition involved here :-)

  • @bobreevesbrass
    @bobreevesbrass6 ай бұрын

    Thanks for your message. Yes, changing the gap is a tuning device because the insertion of the mouthpiece makes the instrument longer or shorter depending. However, there is no superstition here. The acoustical physics of the gap between the mouthpiece and the leadpipe has been long established. We've been seeing the results of adjusting the gap for over 50 years, including in double-blind tests.

  • @Eileen49654
    @Eileen496546 ай бұрын

    That's how I feel right now about learning Español. I try to combat it by thinking " I've learned mamy words why couldn't I learn more

  • @frankie7508
    @frankie75084 ай бұрын

    Just put your heart and mind to it, fully committed, and you'll succeed. Everyone begins somewhere...

  • @cterbush
    @cterbush6 ай бұрын

    What a delightful person, as well as an outstanding musician. Her story of the transformative impact of overcoming that adversity in music school was inspiring.

  • @haneysinsweden
    @haneysinsweden7 ай бұрын

    I dig this man!! I play electric guitar and trumpet so I am familiar with pedals for sure. What was your pedal set up for this? Great sound man!

  • @lenzotrumpet
    @lenzotrumpet7 ай бұрын

    Why ? Is my question..😮

  • @bobreevesbrass
    @bobreevesbrass7 ай бұрын

    Good question! Check out this video for why you might want to make this alteration: kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZI19uMVyp9mcgqw.html

  • @RyanReskyTrumpeter
    @RyanReskyTrumpeter7 ай бұрын

    Why? Why not… It helps to dial in the resistance of the blow of the horn. The gap like a valve alignment is crucial to the overall performance of the trumpet. I have my Reeves mouthpieces and non reeves cut for sleeves and I have been able to dial in exactly what I want from each mouthpiece on each horn I have. Being able to count on what I want, when I want everytime I pick up my horns is paramount to my best performance. If you wanna find out a little what it’s like, do the paper trick to find out if you need more or less gap to help you play better. Then call John or Brett at Reeves and they will help you set up your optimal mouthpiece and/or sleeve(s) for your horn(s).

  • @rozellrox
    @rozellrox7 ай бұрын

    What a blessing

  • @g.y.p.s.y.
    @g.y.p.s.y.7 ай бұрын

    never met a person passionate about trombone before, very cool.

  • @tarathorwald8995
    @tarathorwald89957 ай бұрын

    Tara Thorwald Big kiss to Chris and Happy holydays! Tara from Split, Croatia.

  • @jordonross2564
    @jordonross25647 ай бұрын

    Are you still playing the committee or are you switching to AR

  • @JoeJalopy
    @JoeJalopy7 ай бұрын

    Saw Chris live at the Meyerhoff in Baltimore.

  • @JoeJalopy
    @JoeJalopy7 ай бұрын

    Interesting interview, thanks to both. I have his December CD.

  • @doloressimonelli
    @doloressimonelli7 ай бұрын

    Watching from NYC. I will be at the Blue Note to see Chris Botti and his band this Sunday, 12/24/2023

  • @Bonbontango
    @Bonbontango7 ай бұрын

    happy to know more about his philosophy thank you for posted

  • @frankie7508
    @frankie75084 ай бұрын

    The pleasure was all mine.

  • @MarkMorganTrumpet
    @MarkMorganTrumpet7 ай бұрын

    @25:07 That exercise comes from the great Victor Paz who showed Kenny that exercise.

  • @bobreevesbrass
    @bobreevesbrass7 ай бұрын

    Thank you for sharing! It's unfortunate, we were working on contacting Victor to interview him when he passed. Hopefully we can get Kenny on to tell that story. Victor was a legend.

  • @MarkMorganTrumpet
    @MarkMorganTrumpet7 ай бұрын

    @@bobreevesbrassI would love that! Get him to explain how he does his “airy” sound technique.

  • @CameronJay
    @CameronJay7 ай бұрын

    This was fantastic, thanks guys. I'm a huge fan of Chris, his ethos and sound are unmatched in his field.

  • @steventeleky4202
    @steventeleky42027 ай бұрын

    Always a great podcast

  • @user-ds8zw6nk9f
    @user-ds8zw6nk9f7 ай бұрын

    Bobreeves mi boquilla preferida.. 43S thorat 25...

  • @marcelorocha9215
    @marcelorocha92157 ай бұрын

    39!

  • @ebodelbianco5773
    @ebodelbianco57738 ай бұрын

    world stratosferic atomic progressive jazz trio EBO DEL BIANCO