Listening, that mouthpiece certainly does sounds like a great orchestral piece. I was using my 3B for both my Bb and C last year and never quite had the sound I wanted on my C. As far as Monette goes, I’ve been to the shop. I certainly feel that the quality is really high and if you get the right setup can be a perfect fit, but I still haven’t bought one because of the price. It’s hard to swallow a $100 mouthpiece purchase these days, let alone 3 times that.
I recently started watching these videos. I find them refreshing because they contain: - reviews of competitor products that include compliments (not just bashing) and what seem to be honest and detailed assessments of each. - detailed scientific analysis of (again) competitor products so that we can see the difference in specs and are not instead listening to vague and misleading "mine is better cuz you hear how theirs closed up for me (when I purposely tightened up when I played theirs)", etc. - inside look at how AND why Harrelson products are manufactured; I'm not sure I've seen this much behind-the-scenes "sharing" before. And I gotta say... that detailed explanation of specifically how to distinguish a real communication from Harrelson and a fake one... gold medal. As with everything else I've seen so far in these videos... this is extremely clear and concise. Kudos.
John, I really appreciate your comments and your feedback. Thanks for watching and for taking valuable information from these videos. Stay tuned... so much more to come!
I really appreciate your honesty when you comment on Monettes pricing. You're spot on. It does feel like price gouging. And there were so many good mouthpiece makers that can produce a similar piece. I bought a B6s1, which is similar to a 3C. The promise of better intonation was what attracted me. I ended up reselling it. That was almost a year ago. I'm using a lotus 1xl now.
This channel never fails to teach me new things every day. I'm a Music Ed. college student and I highly appreciate your transparency on everything trumpet, I have learned a lot from this channel. Thank you for giving back to the community!
Thank you so much for the feedback! I am really glad to hear that you're enjoying the channel and my videos. It's so great to have a platform to share knowledge and learn things myself. Have a great day!
A couple years ago I posted on a FB Trumpet page. I asked, what will make the biggest difference in playability for my Yamaha Xeno RGS. Jason commented about the VGR and shortly after my machinist father in law and I installed it on my horn. This is the single best equipment change I have ever made. Now that I know the difference in feel between inserts, I am enjoying efficiency and tone color that I've only hoped for in my 30 plus years of trumpet playing/teaching. Now please give me the mouthpiece and the trumpet. TIA :)
Hahahaha I LOVE IT! I am so glad to hear that you are enjoying the VGR and that you trusted me. Also, it's cool that your machinist father in law could help you out with the install. Stay tuned. All winners are announced in a video. Have a great day. And thanks for the feedback!
I like the boldness of the mouthpiece! I’ve used Monette mouthpiece before and it didn’t fit for me. Unfortunately when I bought one, I couldn’t return it so I sold it but felt like it was overpriced especially being that I couldn’t try one to find the perfect size first. Honestly my 5MM is the way to go and is the only mouthpiece, outside of my Bach 1C, that I have consistently played for years. Hope this goes to a good home where someone can get the perfect use out of it!
Thanks for a great revue, Mr. Harrelson. I was very curious about the Monette. I'd only shell out for a $350 mouthpiece if it gave me a fantastic improvement in my playing (but common sense and experience tells me that a fantastic improvement will only come with hours, days, amd months of hard work. I'm the opposite of a mouthpiece junky; you could call me mouthpiece phobic. I've been playing the same piece (a custom Curry) for about 12 years, and nothing else. I don't know squat about backbores, throat sizes, rum diameters, etc. I suppose I should bite the bullet andstart looking for a better piece. So, big thanks for this vid.
Monette makes most of their money selling mouthpieces that sit on shelves or in drawers. While most Monette customers know this is true from experience, the average player just trying their mouthpieces doesn't see the reality until they've spent over $1k. With this said, Monette makes great mouthpieces, but they count on you searching for that magic bullet rather than expending the effort to help you find it more economically. This is why there are "brand new, pre-owned" Monette mouthpieces for sale everywhere, every day of the week.
Monette is a beautiful gold mouthpiece .I paid $300 For a new one. Maybe it’s my skill level ,but my Bach Artisran 1C works just as well,but I can’t return it.I’ve had a double lung transplant and need a horn that takes less wind to play . I’d love a more efficient horn. The Specrstone is the way to go.That horn you’re playing sounds great
I'd LOVE a trumpet!!!!! I'm 15 and I used to own a horrible no name instrument but it broke and now I use a crappy school instrument and I or my family have practically no money. I love what you do and a new instrument would be great for me going into my second year of high school and I'd remember it and cherish it like no other. I apologize for sounding desperate but it would be really cool and even if I don't get picked I still appreciate what your doing for your community
Sean, my first trumpet was a total piece of junk. I can understand how you are feeling. We also didn't have the money for a nicer horn. But, that's what really first made me think about the differences from one instrument to another. Hang in there. Thanks for watching and commenting. Keep up the good work. And hopefully you win some prizes in the coming months. Have a great weekend and keep on practicing.
@@harrelsontrumpets wow you replied! Thank you so much I’ve been making due barley hangin on and just recently I learned about mouthpieces and how to properly find one for me and some of your lessons have also really really helped! You also have a good weekend thank you, good to know I’m not alone
Love your videos. I'm back on the trumpet after 40 years and sadly playing with same lip pressure and feeling the same upper lip irritation after about an hour, that I felt 40 years ago. Can't teach an old dog new tricks? Really working on raising the mouthpiece to cover more of my upper lip, looking at videos, etc. Purchased a used Yamaha 4335G and it came with a Bach 7C. The mouthpiece seems small, so now I'm on a mouthpiece hunt. I understand you are a professional, but watching you play the various mouthpieces so effortlessly, gives me hope that one day I can break the pain barrier. Thanks.
Hi Herman, have you considered joining my Trumpet Momentum online group classes? I cover the causes of mouthpiece pressure extensively and give you a deep understanding of how and why mouthpiece pressure can be replaced with a solid strong embouchure. Thanks for watching!
Wow would I love to win that mouthpiece! I've been the only trumpet player in my ensemble for about a year and had a Stork LTV4 because of that reason. But, I recently auditioned, and got accepted to, a much better (and much bigger) wind ensemble that I'm super excited to play in. I could really use a big and brilliant mouthpiece for that group. When you mentioned that this would be great for solos I knew this would be an awesome mouthpiece for the application that I need it for since I already have several solos lined up. Thank you so much for doing this giveaway!!
Fantastic, I was actually just looking at monette mouthpieces. I completely agree that the mouthpiece would be ideal for an orchestral setting. The sound was quite big and robust and the notes were full across all registers. I could definitely see myself filling up a hall with that mouthpiece. Thank you so much for providing the opportunity to win this mouthpiece and for putting your own money back into the trumpet community! Another added bonus on top of the videos you’ve made about mouthpiece pressure and range that have helped me!
Ethan, thanks for watching and for your feedback! I am glad to hear you're getting something out of my videos. Stay tuned. Many more to come and more things to give away.
Wow. This would be the only time I'd ever, at least up until now, be able to get my hands on anything Monette. I have always wanted to try and see what's really special about them.
Aaron, thanks for watching and for your feedback. Please stay tuned. All winners are announced in a video. We have a lot of videos coming up and a lot of prizes to give away!
The mouthpiece sounds great but obviously the sound does come down to who's playing it of course! So far I have had two pretty cheap mouthpieces being the Bach 5c and 7c but neither of them have really fit me to well so I'm definitely looking forward to possibly trying a new...and definitely more expensive one.
I started watching harrelson skeptical but when I watched, listened, and bought some products I became a harrelson geak. I love the trumpets and mouthpieces and everything harrelson stands for. I love all the science and evidence to back up harrelson and that’s why I love and can trust harrelson. I bought a monette unity mouthpiece looking for the perfect in between of a Bach 3c and a lead mouthpiece but was a little disappointed to find out that it really wasn’t the one. But with time it got better and way more comfortable and started playing and sounding a lot better. Do I regret the choice? Somewhat, I feel like I bought into something with a magic trick attached but not actually knowing how to do it but with time I learned. But now looking into and at Harrelson trumpets I wanna save and invest for a spectratone mouthpiece. Keep it up and everything that you do. 👍
Thank you so much for watching. And for taking the time to see what we're all about. Thank you for trusting us to give you real content and well made products. We really appreciate it. And thank you for your comments. Have a great weekend!
I really love seeing opinions from different makers about other makers. I have loved my 5mm mouthpiece. The experience of flying to your shop to pick out my components was amazing. Even after 2 years, I still use it. I do want to reach out and make some adjustments to my 5mm.
Anthony that's great to hear! Thanks for watching and thank you for your comments. We've added a lot of equipment and possibly even another shop space since your last visit. Hopefully you can come see us again sometime!
I just stumbled upon your channel and I’m so happy I found it! I would love to get a new mouthpiece or even trumpet! I’ve been working with a generic model my family gave me a few years back and a trusted upgrade would be really handy. Thanks for the great video :)
Thank you for watching and for commenting. Hopefully you will be lucky in one of our many upcoming video contests... we will be doing many many prize giveaways. So stay tuned.
So the specter tone seems very interesting to me. Do you have a video on just that mouthpiece talking about it? I currently play on a wedge mouthpiece, and I’m very interested in branching out to find other mouthpieces!
I’m looking for news in the brass field. Every time find something new, specially about new mouthpieces. Monette is seems to be some favourite within warm, soft sound and easy playing in all registers. Now have original GR 66C-T and seems it good for me. Thanks for the tube channel and all the best forward. A.K.
I have always wanted to try Monette MP and so has my oldest son. It would be great to win this. I am sure I missed it thought. Either way so fantastic to be able to hear one person trying many MP's!
This is so cool. Your videos make me want to try out your unique mouthpieces as I keep looking for the right sizes for my students. Unfortunately, we have high cost of living here and we couldn't afford those mouthpieces. Hopefully we can raise enough funds to try them out.
Definitely a good sound. It seemed to respond more slowly on the B flat than on the C, but produced very nearly the same tone quality. I would imagine most of that similarity is you as a player. The slower response could be because you just came off the C, as it improved as you played and adjusted. Realistic assessment and complimenting mouthpieces and trumpets for their good qualities while explaining logic and reason for other/better options is always refreshing.
Brian, thank you for watching and for your comments. We are really excited about these mouthpiece reviews too. It's a fun way to compare different makes and models. Have a great weekend.
Im glad I found your channel because Ive honestly wasted so much money on mouthpieces and was recently thinking about getting a monette but maybe ill try some other options before then. So bottom line thanks for the reviews
I was able to get a Monette B6S1 on sale for $250. I also picked up a Monette Prana MFWIII-P82 For $350. They are beautiful MP's but realized that the rim on both are just too flat for me and not very comfortable because i have small lips. I have them stored in a Monette double MP case. More money down the tube.
Videos like this are super helpful for intermediate to advanced trumpet players like me that are looking to enhance their playing with the right equipment. I live in Hawaii and I've found that we don't have many stores that carry these items and our isolation makes it harder to attend conventions where I'd be able to try different set-ups. As a music education major, I really want to find a set-up that works for me and will help me to grow as a musician throughout college. I've been looking to invest in some quality equipment, but I'm hesitant to make such a large purchase without having tried these items out before. This channel helps me to feel more knowledgeable and confident in the purchases I make and excited to progress as a trumpet player. Thanks for the video and for this opportunity!
Thankyou for sharing ,from the start of my career as trumpet player, that monette mouthpiece and trumpey is my dream , but i cannot afford that things, so that is why im happy to watch your video here in youtube😊
I owned a Monette C4 for several years until it was stolen along with a couple other Monette mps. I would love to find another one to replace it. I used it mostly in Symphony work and really appreciated the sound it gave me on an old Bach Strad C trumpet. Really enjoy your words of wisdom about trumpet playing.
Gary, thanks for the feedback and for tuning in for my videos. Sorry to hear about the theft of your mouthpiece. That's really not cool. Stay tuned... all winners are announced within upcoming videos. Have a great day!
My first comment disappeared - second time watching this video - always helpful and informative. Unfortunately, the Monette mouthpiece would not fit my old Getzen, Super Deluxe Cornet (vintage 1957? with a sticky 2nd valve) Good enough for now, as I'm still on lip slurs and simple scales and still not sure about the "right Mouthpiece" - on a Cornet Bach 3C now. I believe I used a Bach 10 1/2C when I was playing trumpet 50ish years ago - so will still be searching. Looking forward to improving enough to deserve buying a Harrelson - signed up for Trumpet Momentum 6 July and sent assessment in 8 july - looking forward to assessment feedback - thanks for all your help - Stan
One quick note, the gold-on-gold combination with the Monette and the Summit looked fantastic! I also always enjoy the flexibility show-cases you play during transitions. The Monette sounded incredible and your criticalities of the mouthpiece’s limitations still didn’t stop the comment of “it’s a nice mouthpiece,“ which makes me want to try it.
That's a great observation. I do believe it is a nice mouthpiece. But, I am at heart an engineer and researcher. I like facts. Thanks for watching and thanks for your feedback.
I really appreciate the honest review. I thought it was just me that felt that the prices were not appropriate for the actual product. For alternative small shops, who do you recommend (other than yourself of course) to contact about getting a mouthpiece made?
This is awesome! Having a clear honest review of trumpets & mouthpieces of equipment that cost an arm and a leg and see if it's something that one would really want is awesome. I personally play on a Bach 2C and I'm not really happy with it. I use to play on a Yamaha 8335G and then got gifted a 8345R and I felt the trumpet was way better than my personal 8335G, but I've been playing on this equipment since high school. I can't afford the arm and a leg price of high end and awesome equipment so it would be really cool to win a giveaway like this of some really awesome gear. Win or lose, I still think the information you're putting out is top notch and really informative. Thank you for giving the trumpet community an awesome opportunity!
David, I really appreciate you watching my videos and the comments. Stay tuned... many more videos and more prizes are coming. I am glad you find the videos informative.
I am glad someone (you) actually acknowledged the high cost of a Monette mpc. High cost makes so many players think it is the holy grail. I currently use 3C with my Bach C tmpt and I'd love a mpc that's specifically designed for a C tmpt. Win or lose, thanks for doing this. It's a really cool idea.
Hi, I'm from Italy. I've been studying trumpet since I was 6 years old. I have tried several mouthpieces, now I have a standard Bach 3c but I am going to change it because I start to get tight. as a trumpet I have a Bach Stradivarius ml 37 and a stomvi Eb / D. In my opinion, the monette mouthpieces are the best on the market for the body of the sound. However, your modular mouthpieces are just as interesting. I would be curious to try one of your trumpets or one of your modular mouthpieces but in Italy there are no Harrelsons trumpets .
Fausto. Thank you for watching and for your feedback. We do have a lot of clients all over Europe, maybe you will be able to try one that someone owns there. We do not have any dealers, however. We build our horns directly for our clients based on the specifications. One at a time. Have a great day!
@@harrelsontrumpets thanks for your reply, I hope to be able to come and try the trumpets directly in your shop in the future. Your spectratone attracts me a lot but also the modular mouthpieces. Good evening and see you in the next video
Thank you for the honest review of a Monette mouthpiece. As someone new to the trumpet scene everyone tells how great they are, but I was wondering if they are worth the price.
I played a used Monette mouthpiece a long time ago for a few months. I don’t think my technique was anywhere near efficient enough to tell how good/bad of a fit it actually was though. I’ve come a long way since then, but, like you addressed, the price (and also their return policy) have stopped me from checking them out again. On that note, out of curiosity, do you have some sort of quantifiable idea of how to tell when a player is ready in their journey to check out some nicer equipment?
Fat sound on that mouthpiece. And im glad that you're mentioning how inflated these prices are nowadays. I got a new mpc recently and had to pay about 30% more than I've had to in the past for the same piece. Also winning a new trumpet would be super cool! Been feeling pretty held back with my current set up as of late especially after attending itg recently and seeing how far innovations in trumpet technology have gone.
Hey there, nice vid... I use the Monette B3S3 on my Yamaha Trumpet but a lot of the time I feel I have to adjust the way I play if I am switching between my Flugelhorn, my Cornet and my Trumpet. That's kind of why I ended up going back to my Schilke mouthpiece for more of my jazz playing needs. Wood love a Monette horn though!!
Gotta say, this review is so informative, especially cause I’ve been in the market to try a Monette, I will be trying a friend’s Bb Monette mouthpiece, and it’d be nice to have one for the sake of knowing how a Monette feels. What I already knew is that they had larger throats in general, shorter overall, and were pricy as heck, and after this review, I feel like I’d appreciate that mouthpiece cause I can play pretty softly on harder-attack mouthpieces, but I’m almost hesitant to enter the giveaway since a C-trumpet Monette sounds like almost too short. And the trumpet giveaway sounds even more intriguing, but if some reason you choose me, I’ll take good care of that mouthpiece
Thank you for your feedback and for watching the videos in general. Stay tuned. I have a lot more videos coming up and a lot more things to give away. Have a great day!
Thank you. There's approximately 3 weeks remaining on the SpectraTone Kickstarter here www.kickstarter.com/projects/momentum1/spectratone-blue-trumpet-mouthpiece?ref=discovery&term=spectratone
Mariano, thanks for watching and commenting. Hopefully you can find a mouthpiece that you can use on your kanstul that works for you. Have a great weekend.
In a fan of Monette mouthpieces, to the point that my 5MM educator kit is sized in Monette. The Monette sizing chart is more comprehensive then most of the other manufacturers (except really Schilke). It is cost prohibitive, I'll agree. I'm saving up for the MFVI Unity, at the moment. I would love to have your Muse horn with the MFVI as an integral/screw option.
Is it worth it? I guess that depends on if it is a perfect fit for you. I played the B4 for a few years and loved it, but eventually moved on because I needed to something that could change for my playing situation. That’s when I entered the world of modular mouthpieces.
Thanks for your comments and thanks for watching. Yes, when it works then it's worth it. It's all about what value you are getting personally. Have a great day!
Jason, Thanks for your reply - I've been out for a day and now trying to sign in to Trumpet Momentum and have not been successful - the sign-in does not recognise my email, although I received your reply via the same email Thanks, Stan
ohh.. sadly I've found this video too late to participate in giveaways. That's a good gesture to all trumpeters out there! Keep it up with your mission! Cheers!
I have seen one for quite a while. It would definitely fit a beautiful trumpet with a beautiful brush. I got not much to say but i hope i win and maybe even claim that trumpet. The monette mouth piece is beautiful.
Great review. It's hard to find the right mouthpiece when living in semi remote countries. You literally have to purchase and hope. Then it takes a long while to on-sell them. What are your thoughts on Monette throat sizes? That's seems to be their angle and I feel that effects stamina big time for me on the gig.
what size and or make of a mouthpiece is the one to get the most sound out of a trumpet? I use a 5c and I am always looking to improve the quality of the sound of my horn.
i am a 7th grade that has been playing for about 4 years and i love the trumpet i practice every day and i play 5th chair symphonic and 3 chair jazz with all 8th graders. you may not believe this but i play on a 1 1/2 c mouth piece
I’ve been thinking about buying a monette for some time now but I just can’t get over the price, being a college student. I’ve been using a modified Bach 1C for both my Bb and my C and it works alright. I’m not sure if this mouthpiece would be right for me or not but hey, I’ll take what I can get when I can get it. Thanks for the review and the content you put out, it has helped me a lot as a player.
I’ve always loved monette rims, but I’ve never owned one. Ironically I’ve been using my old Bach 3C for classical since I was going through some things, and it doesn’t even fit into my shank anymore. Something must’ve happened to it since my other mpcs fit lol. Plus I hate the rim. Love flat rims
I am a new subscriber and trumpet hobbyist. Watched your videos many times before. I hope I don't win this monette mouthpiece because I don't own a C trumpet nor play orchestral, chamber pieces 😅. I prefer an all-around type of mouthpiece. Love the reviews on other products. Can we get your honest assessment on Lotus trumpet/mouthpieces? These people are marketing geniuses 🤓
Very informative video Mr. Harrelson! I would like to compare the Monette mouthpiece with the the newly designed Spectra Tone...especially on the Trumpet you are giving away!:) Hoping to win! JT
I'm looking for a better fitting mouthpiece so hopefully I win a mouthpiece. I really really want to win that trumpet aswell. They sound and look amazing. Defintlty top of the top quality
Well, definitely not the MP for me, I'd say. Sounded great, even on the Bb, but I'm playing on something currently that's a little more towards the commercial side, and does well at a number of things...really most everything but hardcore lead playing, where I'd want something just a little more zingy. But there's a lot of core in this sound.
Very informative video Jason! I’ve seen and heard so many things about monette mouthpieces and trumpets but could never justify the price enough to purchase one. I have been playing a lot of C Trumpet repertoire including the Chaynes trumpet concerto and based on the demonstrations from your video, I think this mouthpiece might suit me rather well. Thanks for the video and I’d love to be in consideration for this giveaway?
would love to get this even if I didn't win the giveaway. listening to the mouthpiece when u playing and also as u mentioned, it sounds quite fat but can still play high for the stuff I play. I play mostly jazz and orchestral bands. would really love to have this in my collection.
I think that probably only Monette mouthpieces come close to being as good as a Harrelson mouthpiece. I understand that Monettes are known for being better at staying in tune. Is that true? Do you notice a difference? I will only really know if I win this one! Although, I don't have a C trumpet, so it may be better for someone else. I'll wait for the trumpet! ;)
Quite a unique mouth piece, the tone quality alone is impressive. I don’t think it would sound nice in a marching or jazz however would sound perfect in orchestral environment. Overall from ear sounds great and tone quality and control is perfect. The price is quite high for a mouth piece. But i can see it used in certain situations, this is like a swap put mouth piece geared towards one purpose. Overall still a very good mouth piece.
I’ve had a double lung transplant. I need a more efficient trumpet that takes less wind . I love your Spectra mp idea .It saves money . I must have ten mouthpieces and I’m tired of buying them .My $300 monette was not the answer. My Bach fights me
All these years I play on a basic 7C just when I started. I tried other mouth pieces like Bach 3C but go back to what I’m used to. $350 mouthpieces sound alluring but imagine buying one and it doesn’t live to expectations? Monette plays on marketing psychology where it’s enticing to buy something super expensive believing it’ll perform like a high performance sports car.
Thanks for watching my videos and I appreciate the feedback. Stay tuned, as we have a lot of videos coming up and prizes to give away. All prizes are awarded in the actual video!
I like the clearness and boldness of this mouthpiece and me as a Christian Instrumental Trumpet Player likes to project that clear and feeling sound when I play for the Lord and everyone who hears my performances humbly for the Glory of God...Att: Evangelist and Trumpet Worshiper Carlos Perez from San Antonio,Texas
So sorry to hear this. We are doing our best to block these people. But please do not believe spam messages like this. If you win, we will ship to you for free. And we will announce it in an actual video. Thank you for watching.
@@harrelsontrumpetsThanks for your reply. It was a bogus RU-vid Harrelson banner (very authentic looking) that could not be opened but yet they were asking $70 for shipping. Thats when I realized they were scammers and did not reply.
