Richard plays the following instruments:

A 1941 Martin Handcraft Committee Trumpet that was completely restored by Charlie Melk and refinished by Anderson Plating Company.

A Custom Built Calicchio 3/9 Large Bore Trumpet in 24K Gold Plate

A 1961 Martin Committee Large Bore Trumpet in 24K Gold Plate

A Flip Oakes "Wild Thing" Large Bore Trumpet

A Kanstul "Signature" 1525 Flugelhorn with Copper Bell

An Antoine Courtois "Paris" Flugelhorn