camelbrass

I recently got to try a friends Monette B15M and got along with it fine. Nice full sound and very 'easy'.

The only discernible problem that I encountered was that attacks were a lot less crisp than on my Bach (or GR). Has anybody else experienced this or is it a function of acclimatisation?


Regards,


Trevor

hiney

Your problem might indeed be a problem of acclimation. Also, you might want to try one of the newer "PRANA" configurations. Monette is now making mouthpieces in a new "PRANA" "slap" configuration. This is a mouthpiece with a slightly sharper inner rim - which allows for more "pointed" attacks.

I play on a Monnete PRANA Bb LTJ trumpet with
Monnette PRANA MF III & B4LD mouthpieces

Shawn Hines
www.shawnhines.com

mattdalton

Shawn -
You are certainly correct about the slap cups having more pointed attacks, and I agree with your recommendation that Trevor give them a try.

As I understand from conversations with the Dean Comley and Dave Monette when I last visited the shop, the rims are the same on slap and non-slap versions. (I couldn't feel any difference when play-testing either.) The more distinct attacks are due to differences in the shape of the area near the bottom of the cup (before it transitions to the throat).

I only point this out so that anyone who has a Monette rim they like doesn't worry that the rim will be different if they move to a slap cup. At the end of the day it doesn't matter how they are made - they are just great mouthpieces that are worth a try.

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B15M

Pedal C

Just keep the air flowing and the attacks will be there. You don't need to over articulate. Over-articulating and getting a forced tubby attack was my initial problem with the Monette, but all I needed to do was back off not work so hard. The Monettes give a little different feedback to the player, but the attack will go where it counts (out to the hall). Record yourself if you can, you'll probably be fine in a week or two. Or less.

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Manny Laureano

I had the same experience as the two last posters. I noticed it after listening to recording playbacks and learned to ease off the attacks.

ML

camelbrass

OK thanks guys.

I'll try backing off and recording myself. Great advice as usual.


Regards,


Trevor