| Eric,
The Monette 993 and 997 both have 5 5/8" bells. Thats 'close' to 6".
I definitely think that the heavier trumpets (Monette, Taylor, etc,) need the larger flaired bells. But when a 6" bell is put on say a Calicchio or a Martin then the sound is very beautiful as well and works very well if that is the desired sound that you want.
It does tend to freak people out that aren't used to seeing that.
-Cory- |