Monette advice

tpter1 · 05-19-2006, 02:49 PM

I am seriously considering switching to a Monette mouthpiece. My playing style is taking on a big change to a more relaxed style, and the Bach is just not allowing me to go as far down that road as I'd like.

Any tips on selecting a Monette mouthpiece? I am not a jazz player by any stretch, so a lead mouthpiece would be a real waste of money for me. Any ideas for starting points and how to go about trying, what to listen for, etc. would be really helpful to get my mind going in the right direction.

Currently I use a Bach 1c.

KMT · 05-19-2006, 02:56 PM

Closest thing Monette makes to the 1c would be the 1-5 or the 1-2. I played the 1-1 series for a while and now play on a 1C. The 1-1 is considerably larger.

Eclipsehornplayer · 05-19-2006, 03:11 PM

Glenn,

Before switching I used a Bach 3C... I now use the Monette B4S..

The "S" denotes what they call a slap cup...

I get a very pleasing all around sound out of this mouthpiece for my entire range which is pedal "C" to "D" above High "C" I'm still working for higher but am not having a great deal of success as of yet..

I'm sure you've already done this but if not look on their website and read their acclamtion guide..

Also I'd recommed that you call them.. Talk to Dean Comely he's the mouthpiece maker...

I worked with him to make a Cornet Mouthpiece and it worked out great... He'll analyze what you want and provide suggestions that from my expirence are right on the money...

You wont be disappointed...

My .02

John

loweredsixth · 05-19-2006, 04:23 PM

Many players enjoy their B1-5 series mouthpieces. I've been using a B1-1 for over a year and I love it. The rim is extremely comfortable (not wide or flat...actually it is perfectly round.) If you cannot go to one of their retailers to try some out, then you'll just have to bite the bullet and order one based on their description.

If the mouthpiece is not the right size for you, then you can always sell it on eBay and make back about 75%-100% of your money.

Coming from a Bach 1C I would suggest starting with a B1-5 or a B1-5M (slightly deeper.)

Manny Laureano · 05-19-2006, 04:28 PM

Surprisingly, I recommend the 2 series!

I have a few students and friends that play the and I believe that you would enjoy playing it. It has a compactness and fire in the sound that is fun to play with. The high register sparkles and the low register is very accessible. It seems to be a very popular mouthpiece around here.

So, that's my vote if you've never played one of Dave's mouthpieces before.

ML

BFlinch83 · 05-19-2006, 04:47 PM

I just learned from Dean, the mtpc maker at Monette, that the 1-1 cup diameter is actually roughly the same as the 2 series. The difference is that the rim is so round, that the high point it way to the middle of the rim...making it feel much wider.

I just ordered the C1-5 S3 Prana to try out. I'll post a review when it comes in.

matthoffner · 05-19-2006, 05:13 PM

I started on a C2 - I think its the best to start out with. After a year though, I think it was limiting me, and thanks to some great advice, I switched to a C1-2 and noticed great improvements!

I would be careful on the comparison to Bach sizes. I found that a C2 is much different than a 1.4C. The hole is alot bigger!

Good luck!

Alex Yates · 05-19-2006, 07:21 PM

Hey Glenn. I am like you and have a played a 1C or thereabouts my entire trumpet life. I have been very happy with the Prana B1-2 and C1-2/S3/81 for the C trumpet.

When you are ready to make the leap, call the shop and I am sure they will help you settle on something that is right for you. Also, if we meet at ITG, I would be happy to let you try my pieces and see what you think. I also have a regular B1-2 you can sample as well.

loweredsixth · 05-19-2006, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BFlinch83

I just learned from Dean, the mtpc maker at Monette, that the 1-1 cup diameter is actually roughly the same as the 2 series. The difference is that the rim is so round, that the high point it way to the middle of the rim...making it feel much wider.

I've always felt this way. People talk about how monstrously huge the B1-1 is, but when I finally played on it I said, "This is not THAT big.

I used to play on a B2D and I felt the switch to the B1-1 to be effortless. I acclimated to the new size in about two minutes!

giannim · 05-19-2006, 08:46 PM

From memory doesn't the S in B4S stand for Soloff? This is one of their earliest designs (I played one for years, great piece)

05-19-2006, 02:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
tpter1 Forte User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern New York Posts: 2,309	Monette advice I am seriously considering switching to a Monette mouthpiece. My playing style is taking on a big change to a more relaxed style, and the Bach is just not allowing me to go as far down that road as I'd like. Any tips on selecting a Monette mouthpiece? I am not a jazz player by any stretch, so a lead mouthpiece would be a real waste of money for me. Any ideas for starting points and how to go about trying, what to listen for, etc. would be really helpful to get my mind going in the right direction. Currently I use a Bach 1c. __________________ -Glenn "Roses have thorns; shining waters mud. Clouds and eclipses stain the moon and the sun; and history reeks of the wrongs we have done. After today, after today, consider me gone."- Sting

05-19-2006, 03:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
Eclipsehornplayer Forte User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Flat Rock, Michigan Posts: 2,395	Glenn, Before switching I used a Bach 3C... I now use the Monette B4S.. The "S" denotes what they call a slap cup... I get a very pleasing all around sound out of this mouthpiece for my entire range which is pedal "C" to "D" above High "C" I'm still working for higher but am not having a great deal of success as of yet.. I'm sure you've already done this but if not look on their website and read their acclamtion guide.. Also I'd recommed that you call them.. Talk to Dean Comely he's the mouthpiece maker... I worked with him to make a Cornet Mouthpiece and it worked out great... He'll analyze what you want and provide suggestions that from my expirence are right on the money... You wont be disappointed... My .02 John __________________ Eclipse MHY Bb Trumpet with interchangable leadpipes Bach 229 25A C Trumpet Getzen Capri Bb Cornet GR & Monette mouthpieces

05-19-2006, 04:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
loweredsixth Pianissimo User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Fresno, California, USA Posts: 111	Many players enjoy their B1-5 series mouthpieces. I've been using a B1-1 for over a year and I love it. The rim is extremely comfortable (not wide or flat...actually it is perfectly round.) If you cannot go to one of their retailers to try some out, then you'll just have to bite the bullet and order one based on their description. If the mouthpiece is not the right size for you, then you can always sell it on eBay and make back about 75%-100% of your money. Coming from a Bach 1C I would suggest starting with a B1-5 or a B1-5M (slightly deeper.) __________________ Horn: Flip Oakes Wild Thing American Long Cornet Mouthpiece: Monette B1-1

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giannim New Friend Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 10	From memory doesn't the S in B4S stand for Soloff? This is one of their earliest designs (I played one for years, great piece) __________________ Yamaha Australia Artist 8310Z TRUMPET 6310Z FLUGEL www.giannimarinucci.com

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05-19-2006, 02:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
KMT Pianissimo User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 163	Closest thing Monette makes to the 1c would be the 1-5 or the 1-2. I played the 1-1 series for a while and now play on a 1C. The 1-1 is considerably larger.

05-19-2006, 04:28 PM	#5 (permalink)
Manny Laureano Utimate User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: USA Posts: 5,989	Surprisingly, I recommend the 2 series! I have a few students and friends that play the and I believe that you would enjoy playing it. It has a compactness and fire in the sound that is fun to play with. The high register sparkles and the low register is very accessible. It seems to be a very popular mouthpiece around here. So, that's my vote if you've never played one of Dave's mouthpieces before. ML

05-19-2006, 04:47 PM	#6 (permalink)
BFlinch83 Pianissimo User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 117	I just learned from Dean, the mtpc maker at Monette, that the 1-1 cup diameter is actually roughly the same as the 2 series. The difference is that the rim is so round, that the high point it way to the middle of the rim...making it feel much wider. I just ordered the C1-5 S3 Prana to try out. I'll post a review when it comes in.

05-19-2006, 05:13 PM	#7 (permalink)
matthoffner Pianissimo User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Minneapolis, MN/Yankton, SD Posts: 69	I started on a C2 - I think its the best to start out with. After a year though, I think it was limiting me, and thanks to some great advice, I switched to a C1-2 and noticed great improvements! I would be careful on the comparison to Bach sizes. I found that a C2 is much different than a 1.4C. The hole is alot bigger! Good luck!

05-19-2006, 07:21 PM	#8 (permalink)
Alex Yates Forte User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,405	Hey Glenn. I am like you and have a played a 1C or thereabouts my entire trumpet life. I have been very happy with the Prana B1-2 and C1-2/S3/81 for the C trumpet. When you are ready to make the leap, call the shop and I am sure they will help you settle on something that is right for you. Also, if we meet at ITG, I would be happy to let you try my pieces and see what you think. I also have a regular B1-2 you can sample as well.

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