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trumpetchops Heavyweight Member
Joined: 29 Jun 2003 Posts: 2644
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Posted: Fri Jun 03, 2005 1:06 pm Post subject: Say what you mean |
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Every couple of months there is a thread about Monette and pricing.
It is the same thing over and over again.
Monette too high; Monette worth it because I have one : get a Kanstul.
If you did a search this would probably come up 50 times or more.
If that's not bad enough, people here will trash Monette and then I see the same people on another site saying how great Monette is.
Do they just say that stuff to go along?
Don't they have a real opinion?
How can I believe the stuff I'm reading when I need help? |
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JazzBird Veteran Member
Joined: 22 Aug 2004 Posts: 251
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Posted: Sat Jun 04, 2005 2:51 pm Post subject: |
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<<Every couple of months there is a thread about Monette >>
I think it is because they are the best trumpets in the world |
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BigBadWolf Heavyweight Member
Joined: 06 Aug 2004 Posts: 3091 Location: Los Angeles, CA
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Posted: Sat Jun 04, 2005 4:19 pm Post subject: |
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There are always haters out there. Whenever the subject is about something that is unattainable by someone, be it they are too poor or cannot rationalize the expence, jealousy kicks in. I have always liked Monettes, I like the way they play and the way they sound. My only caveat about the sound is that it cannot be used for everything. If I were a soloist I would have no qualms about getting one, but not with what I do now. _________________ Kevin |
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LittleRusty Heavyweight Member
Joined: 11 Aug 2004 Posts: 12647 Location: Gardena, Ca
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Posted: Sat Jun 04, 2005 4:44 pm Post subject: |
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I feel your pain.
This is part of human nature, IMHO.
The same thing type of thing happens for Bach, Zeus, posts by John... (I'm not trying to hijack your thread)
In the case of Monette I think some of it is also an unconscious effort to convince themselves they won't miss never playing one.
Enjoy the fact that you have found the horn that works for you. |
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BeboppinFool Donald Reinhardt Forum Moderator
Joined: 28 Dec 2001 Posts: 6437 Location: AVL|NC|USA
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Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2005 8:48 am Post subject: |
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LittleRusty wrote: | Enjoy the fact that you have found the horn that works for you. |
My horn doesn't do the work . . . I'm the one that does the work. And my 1940 Olds Super minimizes that amount of work like no horn I've ever played. That's why my horn is the greatest horn ever made.
[Guess I told them, eh?] _________________ Puttin’ On The Ritz |
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deleted_user_fdb91a0 New Member
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Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2005 10:27 am Post subject: |
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I think the issue with Monette in general is in part due to the fact that one is "required" to use Dave's mouthpieces with his horns. I don't use Monette equipment, but I've been fortunate enough to play several of his horns (XLT Prana, C993, B997). They really are the best trumpets in the world, but I'm sure as hell not going to start playing Dave's mouthpieces so that I can play his horns.
Oh...and his prices have gone way past the line of extortion. But then again, so have Damler's. The cost of a Mercedes is ridiculous, it's just a car....but a great car at that. When you keep things in perspective, trumpets are like cars. They all do the same thing, but some are built and designed better, and the price reflects that. |
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LittleRusty Heavyweight Member
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Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2005 12:11 pm Post subject: |
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BeboppinFool wrote: | LittleRusty wrote: | Enjoy the fact that you have found the horn that works for you. |
My horn doesn't do the work . . . I'm the one that does the work. And my 1940 Olds Super minimizes that amount of work like no horn I've ever played. That's why my horn is the greatest horn ever made.
[Guess I told them, eh?] |
My point exactly, if the horn doesn't work for you, even if it is the greatest horn ever made, you have the wrong horn.
When does your safari start? |
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trumpetchops Heavyweight Member
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Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2005 12:45 pm Post subject: |
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How did this become about Monette?
Read the first post.
It is about people. |
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Gnostic Veteran Member
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Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2005 8:28 pm Post subject: |
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That is well said.
drewwilkie86 wrote: |
Oh...and his prices have gone way past the line of extortion. |
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trumpetchops Heavyweight Member
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Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2005 2:27 pm Post subject: |
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Gnostic wrote: | That is well said.
drewwilkie86 wrote: |
Oh...and his prices have gone way past the line of extortion. |
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What happened at TM? all of your posts are gone |
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Gnostic Veteran Member
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Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2005 4:21 pm Post subject: |
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If you would like to discuss it privately, that is fine.
trumpetchops wrote: | Gnostic wrote: | That is well said.
drewwilkie86 wrote: |
Oh...and his prices have gone way past the line of extortion. |
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What happened at TM? all of your posts are gone |
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trumpetchops Heavyweight Member
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Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2005 10:26 am Post subject: |
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I was just curious. If you send me a pm then I will know but know biggy. |
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