Dave Monette a trumpet player? - Page 3

TrentAustin · 10-07-2008, 02:20 PM

Absolutely, MJ. It's a killer combination if you don't like the way Monette mpcs respond. I have a few friends here in Boston that play LT Monettes with Bach mpcs. When I was playing Lead on my 937 I used a Yamaha Bobby Shew Lead piece. The results were spectacular actually. Playing lead on that horn was never a problem. Playing third on that horn when the lead player was playing a Z or calicchio is totally different story.

I think David Krauss even does the same in the MET now, playing his XLT with a "conventional" mpc.

I do agree with Dave where people get the most from the instrument when it's properly "mated" with a Monette mpc. Now with Dave's XLT mpcs I think you can get a clearer, less diffused sound if that's your desire.

-T

loudog · 10-07-2008, 08:22 PM

I agree.

I was playing a Bach 1 1/4 C on my Monette 2000LT C trumpet before I sold it. It worked well...

But then I found my Bach Malone conversion C...ahh....yummm....in love with....STILL!

;)

I do like Monette horns, however.

CHAMP · 10-07-2008, 11:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TrentAustin

I think David Krauss even does the same in the MET now, playing his XLT with a "conventional" mpc.
-T

word on the street is that Krauss is off the monette...didn't last too long

Solar Bell · 10-07-2008, 11:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kadleck

While his heavier horns may have a distinct sound to them, the lighter ones seem to be more "anonymous". (Which can sometimes be a GOOD thing.) I would defy anyone to tell the difference between a 2000LT and a Bach in a blindfold test.

Tony

I have played in a section with Patrick Hession, if you don't look, you cannot tell he is playing anything but TRUMPET.

-cw-

trumpetnick · 10-08-2008, 03:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Solar Bell

I have played in a section with Patrick Hession, if you don't look, you cannot tell he is playing anything but TRUMPET.

-cw-

Monette is making trumpets?

I always thought that he was making elephants

Criz · 11-10-2008, 01:59 AM

Dave attended Mt. Hood Community College in Gresham, Oregon just east of Portland and played trumpet in music groups there in the 70's.

blutch · 11-13-2008, 01:04 AM

Yes, he started out in Bloomington making leadpipes and altering conventional trumpets - bracing, etc. Soon he was building horns with his leadpipes and parts from Allied - including bells. In Chicago he progressed to doing everything but the bells and the valve clusters and some of the small parts - valve caps, braces, etc. Of course, now they make everything on the horn in the shop I believe except perhaps the pistons... not totally sure on that.

B15M · 11-14-2008, 06:44 PM

I asked Dave why and how he started and he told me that he was playing lead and he thought there must be a better or easier way. He started working on his own trumpet first.

As far as the sound:
I have a MF Prana and a 993. The MF can sound almost like the 993 and when I put a lead mouthpiece in it becomes very bright. It's very easy to play up high.

10-07-2008, 02:20 PM	#21 (permalink)
TrentAustin Moderator Forte User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 1,822	Re: Dave Monette a trumpet player? Absolutely, MJ. It's a killer combination if you don't like the way Monette mpcs respond. I have a few friends here in Boston that play LT Monettes with Bach mpcs. When I was playing Lead on my 937 I used a Yamaha Bobby Shew Lead piece. The results were spectacular actually. Playing lead on that horn was never a problem. Playing third on that horn when the lead player was playing a Z or calicchio is totally different story. I think David Krauss even does the same in the MET now, playing his XLT with a "conventional" mpc. I do agree with Dave where people get the most from the instrument when it's properly "mated" with a Monette mpc. Now with Dave's XLT mpcs I think you can get a clearer, less diffused sound if that's your desire. -T __________________ Trent Austin http://www.trentaustin.com http://www.onlinejazzimprovisation.com Wedge SST mpcs 2008 Honda Fit Sport (vrooom) Last edited by TrentAustin; 10-07-2008 at 02:23 PM.

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loudog Pianissimo User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Grand Island, NE Posts: 178	Re: Dave Monette a trumpet player? I agree. I was playing a Bach 1 1/4 C on my Monette 2000LT C trumpet before I sold it. It worked well... But then I found my Bach Malone conversion C...ahh....yummm....in love with....STILL! ;) I do like Monette horns, however. __________________ Louie Eckhardt, MM Freelance Trumpeter Performance and Instruction http://www.LouieEckhardt.com

11-10-2008, 01:59 AM	#26 (permalink)
Criz New Friend Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 2	Re: Dave Monette a trumpet player? Dave attended Mt. Hood Community College in Gresham, Oregon just east of Portland and played trumpet in music groups there in the 70's.

11-13-2008, 01:04 AM	#27 (permalink)
blutch Pianissimo User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 67	Re: Dave Monette a trumpet player? Yes, he started out in Bloomington making leadpipes and altering conventional trumpets - bracing, etc. Soon he was building horns with his leadpipes and parts from Allied - including bells. In Chicago he progressed to doing everything but the bells and the valve clusters and some of the small parts - valve caps, braces, etc. Of course, now they make everything on the horn in the shop I believe except perhaps the pistons... not totally sure on that.

11-14-2008, 06:44 PM	#28 (permalink)
B15M Forte User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Monroe Ct. Posts: 1,338	Re: Dave Monette a trumpet player? I asked Dave why and how he started and he told me that he was playing lead and he thought there must be a better or easier way. He started working on his own trumpet first. As far as the sound: I have a MF Prana and a 993. The MF can sound almost like the 993 and when I put a lead mouthpiece in it becomes very bright. It's very easy to play up high. __________________ http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...ndid=238487314 http://webpages.charter.net/joespitzer/

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