Monette MB-111 Bb Trumpet (Raw Brass) w/ Original Case

Manufacturer: Monette

Model: MB-111

Condition: Used, Very Good

Year: N/A

Key: Bb

Bore: .463"

Bell Size/Material: 5 1/8" Yellow brass

Finish: Raw brass

Case: Yes, Original case

Oil: Yamaha Regular

Used Monette MB-111 Bb trumpet in raw brass, very good condition. This is Monette's "entry-level" trumpet, but it certainly doesn't play like a bottom-tier horn! It's got a wide sound that can be dark and creamy with an all-around mouthpiece like a Bach 1 1/2C, but in our playtesting we got it to light up very nicely with a lead mouthpiece. The feel is secure but free-blowing thanks to the rounded main tuning slide and ML-plus bore. We gave it a professional cleaning and precision valve alignment -- valve action and compression are both excellent. There's some faint evidence of repairs to the third slide crook as well as some surface wear here and there, but no pitting or red rot and no signs of significant trauma. Please note, this is a raw brass instrument, and the finish will develop a beautiful patina over time but is easily refreshed. Comes with the original Monette leather case in great shape.

FROM MONETTE:
This is our entry-level Bb trumpet, suitable for all musical situations - classical playing, big band section, commercial, and even lead trumpet. Like all Monette instruments, it is made to order - one at a time - for each client we work with. The design is an extensively upgraded version of our best 1980s Chicago-era Bb trumpets - made with the same quality of parts and construction used in our new 40th Anniversary custom instruments. The original 1984 version of this instrument, serial number 111, was made for London-based composer and soloist Guy Barker.