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New Entry Level Silver Monette Mouthpiece $195.00 This new mouthpiece, by the David G. Monette Corporation, is designed to be affordable and can be played on trumpets in every key. This mouthpiece functions as an entry level piece for anyone that wants to experience the Monette Revolution! The development of this mouthpiece is based on the Monette 6S1 and is the equivalent of a traditional 3C. This mouthpiece is only available in bright silver plate.
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Monette B1-1D Trumpet Mouthpiece A deepened version of the B1-1. Used by Kenneth Fung, principal trumpet of the Hong Kong Sinfonietta. compares to a Bach 1A, the very round -1 rim with no inside bite causing it to feel much wider
• Monette Prana B1-1D Trumpet Mouthpiece $337.00
• Monette Classic B1-1D Trumpet Mouthpiece $252.00 | |
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Monette B1-1 S1 Trumpet Mouthpiece
This mouthpiece provides tremendous depth of sound and stability of response. It has a unique round rim with an unusually deep cup. This is the largest mouthpiece Monette makes for Bb trumpet, and is only recommended for the most advanced players. Designed for Charles Schlueter, principal trumpet of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Also used by Brazilian trumpet artist Nailson Simões. compares to a Bach 1A, the very round -1 rim with no inside bite causing it to feel much wider
The S1 is for the S-Series (SLAP!) cup. It provides a huge volume and depth of sound with an immediate, fast response. This mouthpiece was designed for Ed Cord, Professor of Trumpet at Indiana University. compares to a Bach 1A, the very round -1 rim with no inside bite causing it to feel much wider
• Monette Prana B1-1 S1 Trumpet Mouthpiece $337.00
• Monette Classic B1-1 S1 Mouthpiece $252.00 | |
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Monette B1-1 S5 Trumpet Mouthpiece This model is very successful design. It has the same approximate cup depth as a B1-5 and B1-2 mouthpieces, with a uniquely shaped "SLAP" cup. Very popular with Symphony players who are looking for a more efficient version of a B1-1. compares to a Bach 1B, the very round -1 rim with no inside bite causing it to feel much wider
• Monette Prana B1-1 S5 Trumpet Mouthpiece $337.00
• Monette Classic B1-1 S5 Trumpet Mouthpiece $252.00 | |
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Monette Classic B1-2 $252.00 With a deep, bowl-shaped cup, this mouthpiece allows the player to produce a large, robust sound. It has the flattest rim, with the most bite, of any of the B1 series mouthpieces. Very popular with orchestral players all over the world. Used by Dave Tasa, principal trumpet of the Frankfurt Opera. | |
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Monette B1-2D Trumpet Mouthpiece A deepened version of the B1-2. Used by many players who usually play a B1-2, when they need an even bigger, darker sound. compares to a Bach 1A, the flat -2 rim causing it to feel slightly narrower
• Monette Prana B1-2D Trumpet Mouthpiece $337.00
• Monette Classic B1-2D Trumpet Mouthpiece $252.00 | |
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Monette B1-2 S3 Trumpet Mouthpiece
With a deep, bowl-shaped cup, this mouthpiece allows the player to produce a large, robust sound. It has the flattest rim, with the most bite of any of the B1 series mouthpieces. Used by Manny Laureano, principal trumpet of the Minnesota Orchestra. Used by Dennis Ferry, Principal Trumpet of the Orchestre de la Suisse Romande in Geneva, Switzerland. compares to a Bach 1C, the flat -2 rim causing it to feel slightly narrower
• Monette Prana B1-2 S3 Trumpet Mouthpiece $337.00
• Monette Classic B1-2 S3 Trumpet Mouthpiece $252.00 | |
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Monette B1-3D S5 Trumpet Mouthpiece We decided to revisit the original Monette mouthpiece design with the idea of an update after our friend Jerry Webster kept hearing his students playing our "SLAP" mouthpieces with great success. Jerry, who has used a B1-3 since the first one was made, asked us to design a new mouthpiece for him, and we had a great time working with our old friend. (Please note that the S5 designation in this model refers to the computer design file number, not a specific cup shape. Therefore, the B1-3 S5 is a very different mouthpiece with a completely different cup shape than the similarly named B1-1 S5.) compares to a Bach 1A; the rim shape is similar to a 1-1 but with a slight bite on the inside
• Monette Prana B1-3D S5 Trumpet Mouthpiece $337.00
• Monette Classic B1-3D S5 Trumpet Mouthpiece $252.00 | |
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Monette B1-3 S5 Trumpet Mouthpiece When news of our "SLAP" mouthpieces spread, Calvin Price was among the first on our list to test several new variations of our C1-5M series mouthpiece. Although Calvin enjoyed the benefits of the new "SLAP" cup designs, he again approached Dave Monette to see how it could be made even better. To our surprise, the solution was to change the rim contour for Calvin, despite the fact that he had played on 1-5 rim mouthpieces exclusively for nearly two decades!
This new mouthpiece is an update of the original Monette mouthpiece rim design, and has the exact same "SLAP" cup as the C1-1 S5 model. It is great for players who like large size rim and cup mouthpieces with a round rim contour, but not as round as the C1-1. You can hear Calvin demonstrate this mouthpiece playing principal trumpet with the San Diego Symphony, as well as in several film score recordings. compares to a Bach 1C; the rim shape is similar to a 1-1 but with a slight bite on the inside
• Monette Prana B1-3 S5 Trumpet Mouthpiece $337.00
• Monette Classic B1-3 S5 Trumpet Mouthpiece $252.00 | |
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Monette B1-4 S6 Trumpet Mouthpiece This new model is designed for orchestral trumpet playing with a vengeance! It has the widest inside rim diameter of any standard Monette mouthpiece, with a very aggressive "SLAP" cup. The wide inside rim diameter helps the player produce a wide, full sound, and the unique cup shape helps the player "spin" the sound at all dynamic levels. The rim contour is between the B1-2 and B1-5M---but closer to the sharper B1-2. Fantastic for all orchestral playing, and very easy in the upper register. Designed for Manny Laureano, principal trumpet of the Minnesota Orchestra. compares to a Bach 1C
• Monette Prana B1-4 S6 Trumpet Mouthpiece $337.00
• Monette Classic B1-4 S6 Trumpet Mouthpiece $252.00 | |
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Monette B1-5D Trumpet Mouthpiece This mouthpiece is popular with symphonic players who like the cup depth of a B1-1, but prefer the slightly more defined rim of the B1-5 series mouthpieces. compares to a Bach 1A; the 1-5 is Monette's copy of a Bach 1C rim
• Monette Prana B1-5D Trumpet Mouthpiece $337.00
• Monette Classic B1-5D Trumpet Mouthpiece $252.00 | |
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Monette B1-5M S12 trumpet Mouthpiece
This is an all-new "SLAP" mouthpiece, designed for players who like the B1-5M rim. It has an aggressive, well pronounced "S" shaped cup, which helps produce a large, vibrant sound at all dynamic levels. As with the B1-4 S6, this model has a rich stable sound in the low register and is very easy to play up into the extreme upper register on C trumpet (C1-5 S12). This model was designed for Calvin Price, Los Angeles studio recording artist and principal trumpet of the San Diego Symphony. compares to a Bach 1C; the 1-5 is Monette's copy of a Bach 1C rim
• Monette Prana B1-5M S12 trumpet Mouthpiece $337.00
• Monette Classic B1-5M S12 Trumpet Mouthpiece $252.00 | |
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Monette B1-5 S4 Trumpet Mouthpiece
The shallowest of the Monette B1 series mouthpieces, this model has a medium bite to the rim and a medium cup depth, and allows the player to produce a full and brilliant sound in all registers. Monette designed this model at Scotty Barnhart's request in '08, just before he recorded his first solo CD, "Say It Plain." After having heard the positive results other players experienced with new SLAP mouthpieces, Scotty asked if an upgrade to his B1-5 mouthpiece would be possible in time for the CD recording. Dave Monette got on the computer and drew up several variations, retaining Scotty's B1-5 rim but with different degrees of SLAP cups. He settled right away on the S4 version, and Scotty immediately found the mouthpiece provided a snappier, more stable response, with easier register extremes and better projection --- all the usual benefits our new "SLAP" mouthpieces are known for. We're happy that the new design worked so well that Scotty used the new mouthpiece on his recording, and has never looked back. Thanks Scotty! compares to a Bach 1C
• Monette Prana B1-5 S4 Trumpet Mouthpiece $337.00
• Monette Classic B1-5 S4 Trumpet Mouthpiece $252.00 | |
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Monette B1-5LD Trumpet Mouthpiece With the approximate depth of the B4LD, this model is often used by classical musicians who play a B1-5 or B1-5M size mouthpiece and who want a "Pops" mouthpiece they can play for an entire show - even in the low register - and still have considerable help in the lead trumpet range. This model has been updated so that the rim now exactly matches the other B1-5 series mouthpieces. compares to a Bach 1D; the 1-5 is Monette's copy of a Bach 1C rim
• Monette Prana B1-5LD Trumpet Mouthpiece $337.00
• Monette Classic B1-5LD Trumpet Mouthpiece $252.00 | |
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Monette B2D Trumpet Mouthpiece A deepened version of the B2. Helps the player produce an even bigger, darker sound. compares to a Bach 1¼B
• Monette Prana B2D Trumpet Mouthpiece $337.00
• Monette Classic B2D Trumpet Mouthpiece $252.00 | |
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Monette B2M S3 Trumpet Mouthpiece This new mouthpiece has all the advantages of the B2M but with a bigger, livelier sound and a faster response. The C trumpet version, the C2M S3, is used by Professor Charles Gorham of Indiana University and Professor Keith Johnson of the University of North Texas. compares to a Bach 1¼B
• Monette Prana B2M S3 Trumpet Mouthpiece $337.00
• Monette Classic B2M S3 Trumpet Mouthpiece $252.00 | |
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Monette B2G S3 Trumpet Mouthpiece This mouthpiece was adapted from our very popular B2 S3 model. It has exactly the same rim and cup design, however, the cup is two and a half thousandths of an inch deeper. This is a small but noticeable increase in cup volume, which helps players who would like just a little more volume and depth of sound than they can achieve with a B2 S3, while retaining all of its positive qualities. While it was originally designed as an orchestral mouthpiece, it has also become quite popular with jazz players who like SLAP designs and want slightly more body of sound than they get with a B2 S3.
• Monette Prana B2G S3 Trumpet Mouthpiece $337.00
• Monette Classic B2G S3 Trumpet Mouthpiece $252.00 | |
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Monette B2 S3 Trumpet Mouthpiece
This new mouthpiece was designed as a replacement for the B2 that was better in every way. It has a richer, livelier sound, a faster response, larger "targets" on each note and an easier upper register.
, This model is well suited to both jazz and classical playing. It has a slightly smaller inside rim diameter than the B1 series mouthpieces, with medium bite to the rim. This model was designed for and is used by Wynton Marsalis. Also used by jazz recording artists Terence Blanchard, Guy Barker, Brian Lynch, and many Monette clients who play small group jazz. compares to a Bach 1¼C
• Monette Prana B2 S3 Trumpet Mouthpiece $337.00
• Monette Classic B2 S3 Trumpet Mouthpiece $252.00 | |
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Monette Prana B-2S3W STC $337.00 This new mouthpiece has already become quite popular just by word of mouth since Wynton started using it earlier this year. Dave Monette took over a year to develop this design, making too many prototypes to remember! The goal was simply to design a replacement for the B2 that was better in every way. Dave wanted a mouthpiece that had a richer, livelier sound, a faster response, and larger "targets" on each note… oh, and an easier upper register too! We did it. Wider diameter than a regular B2S3 | |
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Monette B2½ S3 Trumpet Mouthpiece
Many players like the rim feel of a B2, but want something just a little smaller. Or even more commonly, they play a B3 and they want something just a little larger---but they find the B2 is too large. This mouthpiece really feels like its own size---and it does produce a larger sound than the B3 without losing the intimacy many classical chamber musicians need. compares to a Bach 1½C
• Monette Prana B2½ S3 Trumpet Mouthpiece $337.00
• Monette Classic B2½ S3 Trumpet Mouthpiece $252.00 | |
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Monette B3F S7 Trumpet Mouthpiece For years musicians have asked us for a mouthpiece between a B2 and a B3 in size with a comfortable rim, a huge sound, and an extra-quick response. Here it is: the new B3F S7 mouthpiece, designed for Seattle recording artist, Adam Rapa. This mouthpiece is Adam's main mouthpiece for all-around playing. The rim is slightly flatter and has a bit more of a cushion contour than the B3 or B2, with an inside diameter falling between the two sizes. The cup shape is an extreme SLAP with a relative depth of 5.5 on our scale; this is between the depth of our B6 and B2 models, slightly closer to the B6. The extreme SLAP cup shape provides a very large cup volume for its depth, which helps the player produce a remarkably full sound for a mouthpiece of this size. The shape of the cup also provides help in the upper register.
• Monette Prana B3F S7 Trumpet Mouthpiece $337.00
• Monette Classic B3F S7 Trumpet Mouthpiece $252.00 | |
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Monette B3 S3 Trumpet Mouthpiece Similar to but slightly narrower and more shallow than the B2, this mouthpiece is especially popular for classical chamber work. Used by Joakim Agnas, principal trumpet of the Stockholm Royal Opera and a founding member of the Stockholm Chamber Brass. compares to a Bach 1½C
• Monette Prana B3 S3 Trumpet Mouthpiece $337.00
• Monette Classic B3 S3 Trumpet Mouthpiece $252.00 | |
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Monette B3F FL Trumpet Mouthpiece This is the Adam Rapa B3F S7 mouthpiece, made in a trumpet configuration but with a FLUMPET cup. We make these special, deep V-shaped cup mouthpieces with various rim sizes for both classical and jazz players all the time. They provide a great way to completely change your sound and are sometimes used when a player does not want to carry two horns to a performance. These FLUMPET cup mouthpieces are also great for warming down after a long set. They have lots of room and accommodate swollen chops when necessary, and can provide a great way to give your chops a break on a long gig. Perfect for ballads.
• Monette Prana B3F FL Trumpet Mouthpiece $337.00
• Monette Classic B3F FL Trumpet Mouthpiece $252.00 | |
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Monette B4 S3 Trumpet Mouthpiece The SLAP cup version of the B4. The SLAP mouthpieces hold intensity better at soft dynamics, and offer a wider variety of articulation. When you play aggressively on them, the impact at the start of each note can sound and even feel like a "slap!" The top part of the cup is slightly more bowl shaped, which helps produce a larger sound. The "turn" of the "S" in the cup profile (where the mouthpiece cup turns from concave to convex) is more pronounced, making the mouthpiece more efficient for a faster response. The bottom of the cup has a more generous blend into the throat, which produces larger "targets" on every note so the mouthpiece is more forgiving to play.
• Monette Prana B4 S3 Trumpet Mouthpiece $337.00
• Monette Classic B4 S3 Trumpet Mouthpiece $252.00 | |
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Monette B4S S2 Trumpet Mouthpiece The SLAP cup version of the B4S. The SLAP mouthpieces hold intensity better at soft dynamics, and offer a wider variety of articulation. When you play aggressively on them, the impact at the start of each note can sound and even feel like a "slap!" Very similar to the B4 but with less bite to the rim and a slightly brighter sound. This mouthpiece is as deep as the B4, but has a more efficient shape to the cup, making it especially good for upper register work. This rim and cup design is used by New York jazz and recording artist Lew Soloff. compares to an old Bach 3C
• Monette Prana B4S S2 Trumpet Mouthpiece $337.00
• Monette Classic B4S S2 Trumpet Mouthpiece $252.00 | |
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Monette B6 S1 Trumpet Mouthpiece Atlanta lead trumpet player, Ron Turner, asked Dave Monette several years ago if there were any way to improve on the B6 mouthpiece he had played for years. After spending some time on the computer and making prototypes, we came up with the B6 S1 mouthpiece. It has exactly the same rim as the B6, and has a SLAP cup that helps the player produce a better sound, while providing an even faster response. compares to a Bach 3C
• Monette Prana B6 S1 Trumpet Mouthpiece $337.00
• Monette Classic B6 S1 Trumpet Mouthpiece $252.00 | |
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Monette B7F Trumpet Mouthpiece This model has a medium-sized, slightly funnel-shaped cup that is very efficient. The rim is slightly flat, with a medium bite. This versatile mouthpiece is appropriate for players who prefer a smaller mouthpiece. It can be used in both small group jazz and some lead trumpet applications. Designed for jazz legend Art Farmer. compares to a Bach 7C
• Monette Prana B7F Trumpet Mouthpiece $337.00
• Monette Classic B7F Trumpet Mouthpiece $252.00 | |
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Monette B8 Trumpet Mouthpiece This model is the smallest mouthpiece Monette makes that still has a substantial cup depth. The cup is a fairly deep bowl shape, and helps the player produce a lovely sound in spite of the quite narrow inner rim diameter. This model was designed for Tony Neenan of Cork, Ireland. compares to a Bach 10½C
• Monette Prana B8 Trumpet Mouthpiece $337.00
• Monette Classic B8 Trumpet Mouthpiece $252.00 | |