alternative to Monet B6S1

ArtandSons · Regular Member Joined: 11 Jan 2016 Posts: 32

I have been playing the Bach 7C and have the best "control" with that mouthpiece. The Rim is a little sharp and I would like to move away from it. I also have a Schilke 12B4 which feels a lot better on the lips but I dont have the same control on either the high or low end.

A friend let me try his Monet B6S1 which seems a little larger than the 7C Bach but I liked it... until I saw how much they cost, even used.

Any alternitives that anyone is aware of?
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Brent · Posted: Mon Feb 26, 2024 1:39 pm Post subject: rim

I would suggest a Bach 6c. It's roughly the same size as a Bach 7c, but has a more comfortable rim.
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ldwoods · Posted: Tue Feb 27, 2024 4:11 am Post subject:

I am not familiar with the Monette pieces, so out of curiosity used the mpc comparator at icloud. Looks like my fav mpc, Yamaha 14B4 is very close to that Monette.

https://trumpet.cloud/mpc/index.html?mpc1id=VA009300&mpc2id=VB013800&backcolor=blue
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puzzleheadedcow · Regular Member Joined: 09 May 2022 Posts: 48

ABC 4CS in their new line. I have the 3CS which is an older piece but now called the 4cs (I guess they have renamed it... it's confusing but actually the new system makes sense).
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ArtandSons · Regular Member Joined: 11 Jan 2016 Posts: 32

Larry, that comparison tool is very cool....amazing thing is how subtle the differences look on the tool but can feel and play so different.
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King Silver Flair 1055T - I'll never sell this horn

Reynolds Medalist - Fullerton Olds production and the best $125 I ever spent as a return player

1945 Olds Super - needs valve work and is not currently a functional horn

scottfsmith · Posted: Tue Feb 27, 2024 9:40 am Post subject:

B6S1 has a very different throat and backbore compared to most brands. If you like that but want a cheaper version look at the AR Resonance pieces, e.g. the MSC. Still expensive but half as expensive..
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jengstrom · Posted: Tue Feb 27, 2024 9:54 am Post subject:

If you like the B6S1 but not the price (understandable), consider a Monette Silver Series 6. Same rim and cup, with a slightly smaller throat. This is a very nice mouthpiece. It is still expensive, but not like the B6S1. And sometimes used ones pop up on eBay. That’s how I got mine.

John
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