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Originally Posted by uatrmpt  Maybe I'm just too much of a pessimist, but to me it just appears to be a money making move. The heavy trumpet fad and peaked business probably started to slow. The Prana models -- same thing (As are Yamaha Chicago and NY, Bach Chicago, etc. etc. etc.).
Yes, we get better horns and more choices; BUT, it all comes down to the bottom line. |
That was a nice comment. I guess all Dave is trying to do is take as much money from each player as he can. I would have paid more for my trumpet if he asked for it so I guess he isn't asking for all he can get.
For me, I went with a little heavier horn because it has the sound I like and a lot of security. Hitting notes is easier.
At ITG I tried some Prana (smaller) instruments and was very surprised at the sound from the lighter trumpet and the same feeling of security. When I went up high it opened up nicely.
Just because Dave invented something new doesn't mean the old stuff is bad or he was ripping us off. It just means that he invented something new.
I agree with you that it all comes down to the bottom line. The bottom line is: I play better on Monette trumpets and I look forward to the future when Dave invents another trumpet line and I can play even better.