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New 30th Anniversary RAJA III STC C Trumpet
This outrageous new C trumpet was built for our friend Matt Sonneborn, who ordered it simply by asking for the best large bell medium weight C trumpet we have ever made! This trumpet is incredibly...
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Introducing our new STC Bb trumpets!
Wynton Marsalis took delivery of our first P3-STC Bb over three years ago, and since then we've introduced new, re-proportioned "STC" versions of each weight and model of PRANA Bb we make. These new...
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New PRANA STC Flugelhorn
Over a year ago we got a call from Wynton's office asking if we had a flugelhorn he could use for a new piece he had written for the LCJO that had a short flugel double for the trumpet section. We...
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Terence has a new RAJA!
When we asked Terence what he wanted in his new RAJA, he just said, "You know...!" We took this to mean that he wanted the best full weight sheet-braced RAJA we have ever made... one that plays and...
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Our New, Production Silver Mouthpieces
These mouthpieces are very forgiving for people who are new to Monette equipment and concepts. After progressing on a Monette Silver series mouthpiece, a player may eventually need a specialized...
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Mouthpiece Selection Guide
Why play a Monette Mouthpiece? Our Constant Pitch Center mouthpieces are designed to play with consistent timbre, resistance and intonation in every register and at any dynamic level. Conventional...
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30th Anniversary Letter, from David Monette
I am excited to be celebrating our 30th year making Monette trumpets! We are making the best trumpets and mouthpieces we have ever made... better than I ever dreamed we could produce! I hope this...
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New Slap Info & FAQ
Slap mouthpieces are very popular!The response to our new "SLAP" mouthpieces has been more positive than we had ever expected! Players love how easy they are to play and how great they sound on them....
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Charlie Schlueter, Retirement Video
Charles Schlueter recently retired from the Boston Symphony - and he will surely be missed. Charlie's sound, personality and approach to playing allowed him a wider range of expression than most of us...
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Custom Inlaid Fingerbuttons
In the past you may have seen our custom inlaid fingerbuttons that we have made for our presentation decorated instruments, made in conjunction with Portland goldsmith/designer Tami Dean. We are...
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All-Star Shop Concert
An All-star concert at the Monette shop starts out the new year - and great players with new Prana C and Bb trumpes rattled the walls!By Mike ThompsonLast December I received a call from Dave Monette...
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Announcing our all-new 2007 PRANA C Trumpets
Our all-new, 2007 PRANA C trumpets are here! These instruments represent a whole new chapter in the evolution of Monette C trumpets - and the difference can be felt and heard in the first few notes...
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Tuba Mouthpieces
The first Monette tuba mouthpieces were inspired by and made for Chester Schmitz of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. After the trumpet section of the Boston Symphony began using Monette equipment, Mr....
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Trombone Mouthpieces
Monette trombone mouthpieces, like our trumpet and tuba mouthpieces, also feature the acoustic innovation we call constant pitch center. This means they require less adjustment in body and slide...
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Bb Cornet Mouthpiece
These revolutionary cornet mouthpieces are true “constant-pitch-center” designs, and provide a depth of sound, consistency of response, and ease in the upper register never before possible on Bb...
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Bb and A Piccolo Mouthpieces
These revolutionary mouthpieces are pitch-specific, meaning that an A piccolo mouthpiece is designed for use only on A piccolo, and a Bb piccolo mouthpiece is designed for use only on Bb piccolo. Our...
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Eb Trumpet Mouthpieces
Designed to be used on Eb trumpets only, these mouthpieces offer dramatically improved intonation and sound, and remarkable ease in the upper register. No more struggling for "high C" on Eb trumpet!...
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How to select a Monette mouthpiece
How to Select a Monette MouthpieceBecause of the inconsistent playing qualities found in conventional mouthpiece designs, players have become accustomed to accepting compromises in mouthpiece size in...
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Important things to know about Monette high-brass mouthpieces.
Monette mouthpieces are revolutionary. Our constant-pitch-center designs allow brass players more freedom to make music. This section lists our mouthpiece models. Following this section is advice on...
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PRANA mouthpieces, Introducing the next generation of Monette
Monette PRANA mouthpieces may be the biggest single improvement in Monette equipment ever. Prana means the "energy of life." Appropriately named, Prana mouthpieces provide more brilliance and color in...
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