My Monette Rant

Heavens2kadonka · 10-18-2005, 11:51 PM

So, I was cruising the ebay a few weeks ago, when I came upon a Monette Prana for sale. I actually saw the pictures of the bell, etc. Really interesting, how the bell flares.

I went back the next day, when the link went down.

So, later I started crusing around, looking for some Monette pics.

And, I searched, and searched, and searched....

WHY AREN'T THERE MORE PICTURES OF THE MONETTE TRUMPETS!??!?!?

One would figure such high quality horns, people would be chomping at the bit to show them off. However, it seems no one shows these horns off.

I would love to see in-depth photos; the bell flare, the soldering close-up, the bracing, the valves, the slides, the inside of the leadpipe....

But instead, all I see are the far-off sideways pics at Dave's website. Its aggravating.

(I would also like to see comparative photos of the Prana, the Standard, and those Monette pieces with the really fat upper body).

Van

Jimi Michiel · 10-19-2005, 02:04 AM

Hey Van,
Check out www.thompsonmusic.com for some awesome pictures of Monette trumpets. I sometimes wonder what percentage of Monette trumpets pass through that site... I would guess about 5 percent...
-Jimi

Jimi Michiel · 10-19-2005, 02:09 AM

PS. If there's anything special you want to see, I'd be glad to email you some pictures of mine. Nothing too explicit though, I mean, she's just a little baby...

frank · 10-19-2005, 02:55 AM

Congrats, Van, this is the first Monette rant that I like

trumpetmike · 10-19-2005, 04:55 AM

Maybe too many close up pictures of the actual instruments might destroy some of the mystique associated wiith Monette?

trickg · 10-19-2005, 08:21 AM

Nah, the Monettes are being used so much, no one has time to stop and pose them for photos!

Manny Laureano · 10-19-2005, 08:49 AM

Tmike might be on to something. When you look at the brass ones they look, well... older than they are and the undecorated gold ones in a funny way are pretty unremarkable to look at as every part is functional and there's little to no fluff.

Now, the presentation decorated ones... oh my! I have seen Art Farmer's horn, held it in fact, and it is an absolute gem. Gorgeous! The same with Ron Miles's horn. Those are museum quality pieces. Wynton's Raja was also a beauty.

Oh, well... as to the brass ones again, I suppose the finish is on the inside!

ML

Mikey · 10-19-2005, 09:38 AM

Jimi Michiel · 10-19-2005, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mikey

Actually, Dave has found that subjecting a Monette to prolonged exposure to flash bulbs can lead to a stressing of the metalurgical molecular structure.........Leading to many hours of re-de-stressing the horn.

Mine gets nervous. Won't let me take photos if anyone else is in the room. It's a trust thing.
-Jimi

Bear · 10-19-2005, 02:38 PM

Hey Van,
I have a friend that let's me play on his. He has a cornet, a 2000LT, and a 993B. Lemme know what you want and I'll be glad to take pis and send them your way.

All the best,
Tim

10-18-2005, 11:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
Heavens2kadonka Forte User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Carthage, TN Posts: 1,283	My Monette Rant So, I was cruising the ebay a few weeks ago, when I came upon a Monette Prana for sale. I actually saw the pictures of the bell, etc. Really interesting, how the bell flares. I went back the next day, when the link went down. So, later I started crusing around, looking for some Monette pics. And, I searched, and searched, and searched.... *WHY AREN'T THERE MORE PICTURES OF THE MONETTE TRUMPETS!??!?!?* One would figure such high quality horns, people would be chomping at the bit to show them off. However, it seems no one shows these horns off. I would love to see in-depth photos; the bell flare, the soldering close-up, the bracing, the valves, the slides, the inside of the leadpipe.... But instead, all I see are the far-off sideways pics at Dave's website. Its aggravating. (I would also like to see comparative photos of the Prana, the Standard, and those Monette pieces with the really fat upper body). Van
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10-19-2005, 02:04 AM	#2 (permalink)
Jimi Michiel Forte User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Syracuse/Fort Worth Brand: Monette Posts: 1,671	Hey Van, Check out www.thompsonmusic.com for some awesome pictures of Monette trumpets. I sometimes wonder what percentage of Monette trumpets pass through that site... I would guess about 5 percent... -Jimi
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10-19-2005, 02:09 AM	#3 (permalink)
Jimi Michiel Forte User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Syracuse/Fort Worth Brand: Monette Posts: 1,671	PS. If there's anything special you want to see, I'd be glad to email you some pictures of mine. Nothing too explicit though, I mean, she's just a little baby...
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10-19-2005, 08:21 AM	#6 (permalink)
trickg Forte User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Glen Burnie, Maryland Posts: 2,054	Nah, the Monettes are being used so much, no one has time to stop and pose them for photos!
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10-19-2005, 02:55 AM	#4 (permalink)
frank Piano User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Berlin, Germany Posts: 413	Congrats, Van, this is the first Monette rant that I like

10-19-2005, 04:55 AM	#5 (permalink)
trumpetmike Forte User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Farnham (a place too smal Brand: Whatever works Posts: 1,202	Maybe too many close up pictures of the actual instruments might destroy some of the mystique associated wiith Monette?

10-19-2005, 08:49 AM	#7 (permalink)
Manny Laureano Utimate User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: USA Posts: 5,989	Tmike might be on to something. When you look at the brass ones they look, well... older than they are and the undecorated gold ones in a funny way are pretty unremarkable to look at as every part is functional and there's little to no fluff. Now, the presentation decorated ones... oh my! I have seen Art Farmer's horn, held it in fact, and it is an absolute gem. Gorgeous! The same with Ron Miles's horn. Those are museum quality pieces. Wynton's Raja was also a beauty. Oh, well... as to the brass ones again, I suppose the finish is on the inside! ML

10-19-2005, 02:38 PM	#10 (permalink)
Bear Mezzo Forte User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: CO Posts: 784	Hey Van, I have a friend that let's me play on his. He has a cornet, a 2000LT, and a 993B. Lemme know what you want and I'll be glad to take pis and send them your way. All the best, Tim

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