Rico was the distributor for Gregory mouthpieces during the greater part of its production run. Their name was on most of the different models made by M.C. Gregory, and they even got Gregory to produce mouthpieces with just the Rico name on them. The Rice Reloplex mouthpieces were made from the molds the Los Angeles Composite models by Gregory.
Charecteristics of Rico Reloplex:
The Los Angeles Composite model Gregory mouthpieces were made from a resin composite, whereas the Reloplex mouthpieces were made of plastic. As far as sound and feel go, they are very similar. The Reloplex mouthpieces have that great feel and vibration that Gregory mouthpieces are known for, and pretty much the same edgy type sound that came from the Composite models.
[less]Rico was the distributor for Gregory mouthpieces during the greater part of its production run. Their name was on most of the different models made by M.C. Gregory, and they even got Gregory to produce mouthpieces with just the Rico name on them. The Rice Reloplex mouthpieces were mad... [more]