A Question about Monette MPs

MahlerBrass · 01-13-2005, 12:19 AM

Hello all, after hearing several players play on these horns and mouthpieces, I'm intrigued to go out and try them out myself. I was just wondering, if the Monette mouthpieces are built and weighted specifically for Monette trumpets? The reason I ask is because I would like to try them on Bach C and Bb. I'm currently using a bach 1 1/2C with a 23 throat and 117 backbore, and I really like the sound, but just wanted to try these Monettes out for grins, I've never played a Monette so I figured it's worth a shot. Thanks a lot guys!!

trpguyy · 01-13-2005, 12:26 AM

Dave Monette says that his heavy mouthpieces are for his heavy horns only, but I, along with many other players (pros and amatuers alike) play Monette mouthpieces on "standard weight" horns. Give the mouthpieces a shot. They really are great.

eoliver · 01-13-2005, 01:17 AM

You can use the STC-1 weight Monette mps on other horns, and the LT weight lead mps on other horns. The STC-2 and STC-3 weight mps are for the heavier Monette horns.

Schwab · 01-13-2005, 01:30 AM

I'm not bad mouthing Monette mouthpieces, so please don't yell at me. They have a lot of great aspects. When you try them out though, pay particular attention when you are tonguing, they tend to sound a bit thuddy, not so crisp as most other mouthpieces. Just something to think about.

R.A.S. · 01-13-2005, 08:41 AM

Another aspect you might want to consider is the throat size.
Monette matches these to different horns, and they differ greatly.
If you can measure (or see stamped on the MP) a throat of # 19 or smaller (19, 20, 21...), it would have a better chance in a "conventional horn" than the bigger throats played on by many Monette folks.
Try them!
They're wonderful mouthpieces!

Yakeko · 01-14-2005, 12:41 AM

STC-1 and LT mouthpieces are designed for standard weight trumpets but with heavier trumpets like taylors you can use stc-2.. probably stc-3 too. So stc-2 and stc-3 are for heavier trumpets not for monettes only. I'm using B2 STC-1 Prana with L-bore Bach strad and it works great. Tonguing problems are getting better when you get used to these mouthpieces. Make sure you try lot of different sizes! And remember that B-series only for Bb trumpets, C-series for C-trumpets etc.

01-13-2005, 12:19 AM	#1 (permalink)
MahlerBrass Piano User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 371	A Question about Monette MPs Hello all, after hearing several players play on these horns and mouthpieces, I'm intrigued to go out and try them out myself. I was just wondering, if the Monette mouthpieces are built and weighted specifically for Monette trumpets? The reason I ask is because I would like to try them on Bach C and Bb. I'm currently using a bach 1 1/2C with a 23 throat and 117 backbore, and I really like the sound, but just wanted to try these Monettes out for grins, I've never played a Monette so I figured it's worth a shot. Thanks a lot guys!! __________________ Music isn't a career, it's a way of life.

01-13-2005, 01:17 AM	#3 (permalink)
eoliver Pianissimo User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 70	You can use the STC-1 weight Monette mps on other horns, and the LT weight lead mps on other horns. The STC-2 and STC-3 weight mps are for the heavier Monette horns. __________________ Eric Oliver www.trumpetwitheric.com

01-13-2005, 01:30 AM	#4 (permalink)
Schwab Moderator Forte User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: the road Posts: 1,100	I'm not bad mouthing Monette mouthpieces, so please don't yell at me. They have a lot of great aspects. When you try them out though, pay particular attention when you are tonguing, they tend to sound a bit thuddy, not so crisp as most other mouthpieces. Just something to think about. __________________ Dylan Schwab Stage 1 New York

01-14-2005, 12:41 AM	#6 (permalink)
Yakeko New Friend Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Finland Posts: 27	STC-1 and LT mouthpieces are designed for standard weight trumpets but with heavier trumpets like taylors you can use stc-2.. probably stc-3 too. So stc-2 and stc-3 are for heavier trumpets not for monettes only. I'm using B2 STC-1 Prana with L-bore Bach strad and it works great. Tonguing problems are getting better when you get used to these mouthpieces. Make sure you try lot of different sizes! And remember that B-series only for Bb trumpets, C-series for C-trumpets etc. __________________ -------------------------------------------------- Bach Stradivarius L-bore, 25 Bell M/K leadpipe & tuning slides Monette B2S3 PRANA -------------------------------------------------- There is nothing wrong with your chops, your mind is messing them up.

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01-13-2005, 12:26 AM	#2 (permalink)
trpguyy Piano User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 289	Dave Monette says that his heavy mouthpieces are for his heavy horns only, but I, along with many other players (pros and amatuers alike) play Monette mouthpieces on "standard weight" horns. Give the mouthpieces a shot. They really are great.

01-13-2005, 08:41 AM	#5 (permalink)
R.A.S. Pianissimo User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Woodbury, Minnesota Posts: 134	Another aspect you might want to consider is the throat size. Monette matches these to different horns, and they differ greatly. If you can measure (or see stamped on the MP) a throat of # 19 or smaller (19, 20, 21...), it would have a better chance in a "conventional horn" than the bigger throats played on by many Monette folks. Try them! They're wonderful mouthpieces!

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