watchluvr4ever

I am interested in the Prana 1 B-Flat trumpet and I am wondering if this horn is made to be compatible with the stc-2 and/or stc-3 weight mouthpieces? I thought I may have read that it was somewhere but can't find the reference. Thanks.

Manny Laureano

You're exactly right. The heavier mouthpieces work best from a balance perspective on that horn. I have tried the 1 weight and it works fine. It's just that the other ones are better. A good player can make just about anything sound good but you want what sounds best, the optimal.

ML

watchluvr4ever

Manny,

How would you compare your Prana 1 to the Prana 3 and standard Ajna in terms of color of sound and response? Do you find the Prana 1 versatile? Thanks.

Manny Laureano

Well, you know what I'm going to say...

Horns aren't versatile, musicians are!

But I know what you mean, anyway. It's really a question of your taste and how you envision a sound. It's a very rich sound with a HUGE "spectrum" of overtones. I happen to love the sound because of it's richness but then I love a good, complex dark chocolate and some others like hershey's. That's life.

ML

watchluvr4ever

Manny,

What is improved on the Prana 1 over the Ajna II? Thanks again for your time.

dcbrown1

Manny...I guess this is the same question I was asking via another post. Could you please provide a somewhat detailed comparison between the P1 and P3? Thanks, Dave Brown

watchluvr4ever

Manny,

I have a question above that needs answered when you get the time. Thanks again and have a great day!

Regards,

T. Moore

Manny Laureano

The Ajna II in the old standard mode, pre-Prana is a very rich and creamy sound that achieves as much brilliance as the player demands. It's what I'm playing on the Copland 3 album and the Bernstein album also with Eiji Oue, our music director at the time.

The Prana I has as much physical impact in a lighter instrument and a tremendous clarity and presence. Surprising in a lighter instrument. The Prana 3 is still richer with the same qualities as the I.

Those are my subjective opinions. Someone else may have a different take.

ML

dcbrown1

Thanks for the perspective Manny...it's so cool to have access to someone with your experience and stature. Really appreciate you spending the time! By the way...how to you avoid getting smacked in the chops while doing martial arts? I'm thinking you either have great defense...or wear some sort of protection!

Thanks again,

Dave Brown

watchluvr4ever

Thanks Manny, the reply I was looking for.