Vintage-Model C3 & C4 Mouthpieces for C trumpet Vintage-Model Mouthpiece Bodies:     •    STC-1: standard-weight (for the fullest sound and best stability)     •    LT: lightweight (for a brighter sound and lighter feel) Available in Classic & Prana

Rim Size Comparison: Conventional 1-1/2C, Schilke 16, and other similar rim sizes

The C3/C4 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.

C3 and C4 rim options vary in rim contour:

• C3 Rim: Feels a bit smaller than the C4 options, similar to the size of a conventional 2C

• C3F Rim: This was a custom rim design with a fairly flat rim contour, hence the letter F in the name

• C4 Rim: The original B4 rim design is somewhat flat, with a fairly sharp bite. Many players will prefer the softer-feeling B4S rim instead.

• C4S 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

• C4L 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

• C3 Rim

  • C3LD S1 - semi-shallow cup

  • C3 S3 - standard-depth cup

  • original C3 - no longer recommended, special order only

  • C3D S1 - deep cup

  • C3 FL - deep V 'Flumpet' cup

• C3F Rim

  • C3F S7 - very slightly shallow

  • C3F FL - deep V 'Flumpet' cup

• C4 Rim

  • C4 S3 - standard-depth cup

  • original C4 - no longer recommended, special order only

  • C4D S3 - deep cup

  • C4 FL - deep V 'Flumpet' cup

• C4S Rim

  • C4S S2 - standard-depth cup

  • original C4S - no longer recommended, special order only

  • C4S D - deep cup

  • C4S FL - deep V 'Flumpet' cup

• C4L Rim

  • C4LD S1 - semi-shallow cup

  • C4LD/2S3 - standard-depth cup (C4L rim with C2 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