Description

1s/2 (1s bell with a 2 leadpipe)
“Trompeta, di tutti trompeta” traslated to Trumpet, everyone’s trumpet

is how Domenick described this model. Its strong, rich, focused sound with the well known Calicchio characteristic efficiency and ease of playing lend themselves to the demands of the modern trumpet player. With an open upper register and quick response, it will allow you to either lead a section with its effortless projection, play a solo with a lyrical, haunting sound or sit in the section and blend with any and all you meet. 1s/2ML (.460)  was the most popular.

 

My knowledge of the  history on this horn is sparse.  What I know this is horn was found in a pawn shop and the new owner had Valve job and silver plating at Anderson’s in Elkhart, Indiana.

It appears after inspecting the finger buttons and the valve top caps the horn has had a valve alignment at some point.  I just received information from Bob Reeves that a PVA (Precision Valve Alignment) was performed in 2020

The compression is very good and the valve action is incredibly light and fast.  As a frequent customer of Bob Reeves and their alignments it does make a difference and I am a big fan.

Not sure why the Amado water keys were added but they function perfectly.  The “Bach” style 3rd slide tuning rod fixtures on the tuning slide leave me with a question marks but they don’t affect the horn in any way

and could be easily removed.  There is a small wear patch on the port between the 2nd and 3rd valves.  This work appears to have been done by Anderson’s because the new silver plater coves this and the hand wear

in that area.    I’m thinking this horn is from Los Angles in the early 50’s at the height of Domenic’s popularity considering that Maynard bought a Calicchio S/n 1561,  (104 horns  Later)

 

I worked for Calicchio 1977 to 1979 I can tell you this is a real player and an incredible original example of  Domenic’s prowess as a highly respected trumpet builder.

The link below is a treasure trove of Calicchio information.  I highly recommend it if you know and love Calicchio instruments like I do.  (I own a 3 bell / 7 pipe # 2779 one of Dom’s last horns)

Practically a life time of knowledge and skill went into the manufacture of my horn.  Now’s your chance to own a horn built when Domenic K. Calicchio was at the top of his craft.

https://trumpet.cloud/calicchio/tradition.html

 

 

 

Bell 1s – smooth taper helps create full spectrum of overtones, dark to bright

Lead-pipe 2 – Open venturi, free blowing, brilliant sound

 

1947	Calicchio moves to Los Angeles; trumpet serial number at around 1350.

1956	D. Calicchio Musical Inst., #816 Seward St, LA  trumpet #1561 is sold to Maynard Ferguson.

 

Key dates and serial numbers

Between 1928 and 2020, the Calicchio company through its various owners produced upwards of 7,000 serialized whole Calicchio instruments as well as countless bells and leadpipes for players’ existing equipment (for both Calicchio and non-Calicchio instruments).

ERA (YEARS)	SERIALS (approx.)
Domenick New York era (1928-1947)	#1000 – 13XX
Domenick LA era (1947-1979)	#13XX – 2900
Post-domenick era I (1979-1987)	#2900 – 4175
Post-domenick era II (1987-1992)	#4176 – 50XX. Instruments made by John Duda and Joe Lintz
“Hollywood” era (1992-2003)	#50XX – 7150. Duda left the company sometime in 1992 and Domenick’s grandson Chris C. Weik became in charge of production. Stamped “Hollywood, California” on bell.
75th Anniversary edition (2003)	#7082
Tulsa era (2004-2010)	#7150 – 764X. Duda purchases Calicchio in 2004 and remains in Tulsa through early 2010
Canby era (2010-2015)	#764X – Unknown. John Duda moves to Canby, OR in early 2010 and joins with Marcinkiewicz. Canby-era trumpets may still have Tulsa branding on the valve cluster
Kansas City era (2015-2020)	Unknown
B.A.C. era (2021-Present)	John Duda dies January 17, 2021. Production fully taken over by BAC in Kansas City

 

Domenic made horns for just about everybody.  When I worked there I met, Doc, Sweets Edison, Conte Condoli, and the trumpet section of the Buddy Rich band.

He made horns for Freddie Hubbard, Chuck Findley, John Thomas, Oscar Brashear, Walt Johnson, and a host of other trumpet luminaries.  After his death 

there were still people Chuck Mangione, Diego Urcola, Claudio Roditi…  all wanting to have that “Calicchio Sound”.    Now it’s Your Turn!!!!!!