| Re: Monette Loyalist(s)?
My main trumpet is a B-flat 993.
I don't know if I am a good enough player to critique Monette but, I'll put down my thoughts
Most of the posts I read on how a trumpet plays all say the same thing.
"Slots well, plays even through out, responds better than the others etc."
So, all of that is true.
When I play a scale, to play a lower note feels like the same resistance as a higher note and when I push down a valve the resistance doesn't change.
When I play softly I have a nice sound. It is the sound I always wanted. When I play louder the same sound comes out. It doesn't spread. I don't like that when I play lead with a big band. I can easily overpower the band but it doesn't get that sizzle sound.
When I bought the trumpet the prana mouthpiece wasn't invented yet so I asked for one when they were. Monette sent one and asked that I send one back. I didn't like the Prana but everyone said I sounded better on it so, I kept it. I'm used to it now but, I wish I still had the mouthpiece the trumpet was made with. I should have just paid for the prana and kept both. The reason I say this is: I have some intonation issues. G and A just above the staff are sharp. I blame the mouthpiece. I don't think it's me because I don't have the problem with my other Monette trumpets.
I play an STC 3 B15M most of the time. I like the sound and feel. I have an STC 2 that gives a little brighter sound.
While we are talking about tuning: I use the slides all the time. The G above the staff bugs me because I can't fix it with a slide.
When I play in a band and there is two on a part and the guy (girl) next to me is a strong player, I have trouble hearing myself. I think most of the sound is coming out of the bell and forward. When I play my Bach the sound seems to stay closer to me. Maybe because the metal is vibrating more, I really don't know.
I have a MF Prana on order. I should have it in about four months. I didn't get a bunch of mouthpieces to try, I have to call them because I'm not happy with the one I use. B15lD. It's really close to what I want. |