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INTRODUCING
OUR NEW NEXT GENERATION MOUTHPIECES!
FOR A COMPLETE
LIST OF ALL NEW MODELS, INCLUDING OUR REVOLUTIONARY 'SLAP' MOUTHPIECES,
CLICK HERE
For the last few
years we have been creating new mouthpiece designs and enhancing existing
ones using our proprietary "vector design" mouthpiece design
software. This custom program, when used in conjunction with our computer
controlled CNC lathe, allows us to "single-point cut" the
rims and cups of our mouthpieces. This gives the cups a perfectly smooth
finish, without machine marks. Even more importantly, the new lathe
and design software has given us expanded flexibility to refine our
classic designs, and develop all-new, improved designs for many of the
leading players we work with - all at an unprecedented rate.
After more than
two years of refining our technique and making countless prototypes,
we now make virtually all of our standard and PRANA mouthpieces completely
on our CNC lathe. The results have been universally well received. We
are pleased to finally make this next generation of Monette mouthpieces
available to all our clients everywhere.
OUR NEW "S"
SERIES (SLAP!) MOUTHPIECES
Many
of our latest mouthpiece designs have a distinct new shape to the cup,
which we call the "S Series." The first of these new mouthpieces
was born several years ago when Dave Monette came up with the improved
MF III mouthpiece for Maynard Ferguson. The original idea was to keep
the basic MF II rim, but upgrade the cup design to improve every aspect
of how the mouthpiece plays and sounds. You can hear the results on
Maynard's new "live" CD,
which was released in early April 2006.
Over the next few
years, we started adapting this design concept to other sizes of Monette
mouthpieces. We made hundreds and hundreds of prototypes before these
new designs ever made it into the hands of any clients, making subtle
adjustments to optimize the design details for each rim and cup size
we make. These new designs have been field-tested by Wynton, Maynard
and many other top players we work with in some of the most demanding
playing situations imaginable.
WHY DO WE CALL THEM "SLAPS?"
The "S"
series mouthpieces hold intensity better at soft dynamics, and offer
a wider variety of articulation. When you play aggressively on them,
the impact at the start of each note can sound and even feel like a
"slap!" Hence the nickname here at the shop, which has seemed
to stick.
The top part of
the cup is slightly more bowl shaped, which helps produce a larger sound.
The "turn" of the "S" in the cup profile (where
the mouthpiece cup turns from concave to convex) is more pronounced,
making the mouthpiece more efficient for a faster response. The bottom
of the cup has a more generous blend into the throat, which produces
larger "targets' on every note so the mouthpiece is more forgiving
to play.
FOR A COMPLETE
LIST OF ALL NEW MODELS, INCLUDING OUR REVOLUTIONARY 'SLAP' MOUTHPIECES,
CLICK HERE
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"You may call these 'SLAPS,' but I think you're going to be calling
them 'STANDARDS,' because this sets the new standard!"
Mike Thompson
Principal Trumpet
Lincoln Symphony Orchestra
Owner, Thomson Music
C1-1 S5
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"I've been playing the same mouthpiece for decades and have
never been one to chase after the 'holy grail' of mouthpieces.
After meeting Dave and talking about why 'standard' mouthpieces
play the way they do - and not just subjective theory but actual
physical science - I became very intrigued. Dave designed me a
PRANA and I haven't looked back!! I get a bigger, fatter sound
with sizzle when I need it. Very even pitch center from the bottom
to the top - and all of that with LESS physical effort!! Go figure!!
I just assumed working hard was part of playing trumpet’
With my PRANA I can concentrate more on making music!! Dave has
taken trumpet mouthpieces to a new level. I can't recommend them
enough. Thanks Dave for making my life a lot easier!”
Barry Danielian
B,S&T, Tower of Power, NYC Recording Artist
Currently lead trumpet for "The Color Purple" on Broadway
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”This is really a breakthrough in brass technology! Its
so easy to play - the sound spirals out of the horn. The response
is so fast its startling – and the intonation is vastly
improved. I recently came back from not playing for 6 weeks, and
with this new mouthpiece I could immediately feel an amazing vibration
in the horn. My chops don't feel swollen at all as I play this
mouthpiece - it makes my lips and embuchure feel much more secure.
I can play louder, softer, and I don't have to reach for pitches
- they're just there!
I've played all the different brands of mpces during my career,
and this works much better for me than anything else I’ve
ever played. Thanks Dave!”
Mark Bedell
San Diego Symphony
C1-2 S12
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"David Monette has frequently pioneered new ventures in trumpet
and mouthpiece development. These new SLAP mouthpieces are incredibly
outstanding!!!!! Highlights of the latest mouthpieces include
ones ability in the following areas: accuracy of pitch, ease of
contrasting varieties of articulation, presence of tone and consistancy
of tonal quality, evenness of response in all ranges, and tonal
beauty in contrasting dynamic extremes. In addition to all this,
the mouthpieces are extremely consistant, so that my Bb and C
trumpet mouthpieces are a perfect match.”
Charles Gorham
Professor of Trumpet, Indiana University
Co-founder, International Trumpet Guild
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"There's a whole new life to the sound... there is a projection and a presence that is notably superior to the previous generation PRANA, which to that point was the best mouthpiece I had ever played!"
Keith Johnson
Professor of Trumpet
University of North Texas
C2 S3, C2M S3
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"The new Monette 'Slap' mouthpieces help bring to life still
more color and depth in my sound, while providing the same constancy
and stability of pitch which distinguishes all Monette mouthpieces."
Ed Cord
Professor of Trumpet
Indiana University
B1-1 S1
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