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Originally Posted by Rick Chartrand ... I am still searching for the 'ultimate' mouthpiece but am not sure that such a mouthpiece exsists.
Manny I am really thinkinng seriously about getting a Monette STC1-B4 mouthpiece because it is roughly equivilent to my BAch 1c in size, but I have been hearing so much positive stuff about Monette's constant pitch center (and its beautiful tone) that I want to order one online.
The trouble is that I live in a small city of only 300,000 people and the store I deal with is unwilling to order one for me to audition. $200 is a little high to pay for a mouthpiece that I cant audition, so anything you can tell me would of course be greatly appreciated and help my decision. The tone I want is Dark Centered that can sparkle into a bright aura with lots of beautiful overtones.
Rick AKA Trumpet Man |
dear Rick,
I think you described the sound of the Monette mouthpiece at its best: centered and sparkling with lots of beautiful overtones, if you allow me to paraphrase.
Only you can justify the amount of money you have to spend but hell, you'll make that up in one night with your busking! And they'll hear you in the next city!
Good luck,
ML