Vintage-Model B3 & B4 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 1-1/2C, Schilke 16, and other similar rim sizes

The B3/B4 size range is very much a 'middle of the road' rim size, and a great option for former 3C, 5C, or 7C players who would like a bigger sound.

B3 and B4 rim options vary in rim contour:

• B3 Rim: Feels a bit smaller than the B4 options, similar to the size of a conventional 2C

• B3F Rim: This was a custom rim design with a fairly flat rim contour, hence the letter F in the name

• B4 Rim: The original B4 rim design is somewhat flat, with a fairly sharp bite. Many players will prefer the softer-feeling B4S rim instead.

• B4S Rim: Originally created for our friend Lew Soloff, hence the letter S in the name. Although sized like other B4 mouthpieces, this rim design was based on Lew's favorite vintage 3C

• B4L Rim: Lead mouthpieces in this rim size have a bit more cushion on the rim for extra comfort with demanding high-note playing

Rim & Cup Options:

*Cups for each rim are listed from shallow to deep

• B3 Rim

  • B3L S1 - shallow lead cup

  • B3LD S1 - semi-shallow cup

  • B3 S3 - standard-depth cup

  • original B3 - no longer recommended, special order only

  • B3D S1 - deep cup

  • B3 FL - deep V 'Flumpet' cup

• B3F Rim

  • B3F S7 - very slightly shallow

  • B3F FL - deep V 'Flumpet' cup

• B4 Rim

  • B4 S3 - standard-depth cup

  • original B4 - no longer recommended, special order only

  • B4D S3 - deep cup

  • B4 FL - deep V 'Flumpet' cup

• B4S Rim

  • B4S LD S7 - semi-shallow cup

  • B4S S2 - standard-depth cup

  • original B4S - no longer recommended, special order only

  • B4S D - deep cup

  • B4S FL - deep V 'Flumpet' cup

• B4L Rim

  • B4LS S1 - very shallow cup

  • B4L S1 - shallow lead cup

  • B4LD S1 - semi-shallow cup

  • B4LD/2S3 - standard-depth cup (B4L rim with B2 S3 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