Monette Tradition + for C trumpet?

random_abstract · Regular Member Joined: 16 Nov 2013 Posts: 72 Location: USA

Any thoughts on how the Monette Tradition Plus mouthpiece works for C trumpet?

Specifically, how does the TP 2 compare to a C2S3 Resonance classic, prana, etc.

Thanks.

random_abstract · Regular Member Joined: 16 Nov 2013 Posts: 72 Location: USA

Just bumping this question. Any thoughts would be appreciated.

dr_trumpet · Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2022 6:51 pm Post subject:

In my opinion, the tradition plus is lighter and doesn't lock in my C trumpet as well as even my XLT weight mouthpiece, and definitely not as well as my Resonance mouthpieces. The tradition plus does offer different characteristics that would be of value to some players, but I feel like the specific B/C/D/E mouthpiece lock in better for me on the correct instrument. I can put them down, pick up the wrong mouthpiece, and immediately feel the differences.

Your experience may not agree with mine, and I respect that!

AL
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random_abstract · Regular Member Joined: 16 Nov 2013 Posts: 72 Location: USA

Thanks for replying - I have no experience with Prana, only standard weight Monettes - is the T+ closer to Prana or Standard in your opinion? It feels very, very open to me.

dr_trumpet · Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2022 2:00 pm Post subject:

random_abstract · Regular Member Joined: 16 Nov 2013 Posts: 72 Location: USA

That confirms my suspicions, thanks.

Curious - do you use an XLT mouthpiece for C trumpet in addition to the Resonance? Wondering if I need to look for something to aid upper register C trumpet work (brighter stuff and pops) or will the Resonance do it all?

I just got ahold of a Res. C2S3, and it's awesome, but haven't had the chance to test it on a gig yet. Still working out how to approach the upper register.

Thanks for your help!

dr_trumpet · Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2022 6:23 pm Post subject:

KSaufley · Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2023 2:16 pm Post subject:

I used to use a Tradition Plus 3, and the sound was great, but it was impossible to play soft on—for me at least—and made certain excerpts extra difficult.

I liked it for louder stuff, like Mahler and the like, but I just could never get a good solid core on it below a mp dynamic.

Just my thoughts.
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