Vintage-Model B2 Mouthpieces for Bb trumpet
Vintage-Model Mouthpiece Bodies:
STC-1: standard-weight (for all-around playing)
LT: lightweight (for lead mouthpieces or a brighter sound)
XLT: extra-lightweight (for lead mouthpieces, very bright sound)
Available in Classic & Prana
Rim Size Comparison: Conventional 1-1/4C, Schilke 17, and other similar rim sizes
The B2 size range is extremely popular, especially with players who like to play with a rich, full sound.
Variations on the B2 rim:
B2W Rim: This is a wider-diameter version of the B2 rim, comparable to the B1 size range and conventional 1C mouthpieces
B2.5 Rim: This is a smaller-diameter version of the B2 rim, comparable to the B4 size range and conventional 1-1/2C mouthpieces
Rim & Cup Options:
*Cups for each rim are listed from shallow to deep
B2W Rim (wider diameter than B2 rim, comparable to B1 sizes and conventional 1C)
B2 S3 W - standard-depth cup
B2M S3 W - medium-deep cup
B2 Rim
B2L S1 - shallow lead cup
B2L S3 - in-between shallow and semi-shallow
B2LD S1 - semi-shallow 'deeper lead' cup
B2 S3 - standard-depth *extremely popular choice
B2 S5 - standard-depth, wider cup shape for a wider sound
original B2 - no longer recommended (special order only)
B2G S3 - very slightly deeper than the B2 S3
B2M S3 - medium deep
B2D S3 - deep
B2 FL - deep V 'Flumpet' cup
B2.5 Rim (narrower diameter than B2 rim, comparable to B4 sizes and conventional 1-1/2C)
B2.5 S3 - standard-depth cup
B2.5 FL - deep V 'Flumpet' cup
Classic & Prana Internal Configurations
Prana mouthpieces allow for the most resonant sound, most effortless playing, and most consistent pitch and timbre
Classic mouthpieces can feel more forgiving for players who tend to play with a tighter physical approach, or who are accustomed to a non-Monette mouthpiece
Plating & Finish:
Classic mouthpieces have a shiny, buffed 24k gold finish
Prana mouthpieces have a brushed 24k gold finish