Monette Vintage BP8 FL vs Yamaha TR-16C4
The Yamaha TR-16C4 has a wider cup diameter, the Yamaha TR-16C4 features a deeper cup, the Monette Vintage BP8 FL has a larger throat opening.
The width of the rim surface that contacts the lips. Wider rims improve endurance; narrower rims improve flexibility.
Mouthpiece A
Monette Vintage BP8 FL
• Trumpet
Rim width—
Best suited for
Lead / commercial — shallow cup for brightness and range
vs
Mouthpiece B
Yamaha TR-16C4
• Trumpet
Rim width—
Which is better?
Neither mouthpiece clearly dominates the other — the right choice depends on your embouchure, playing style, and the sound you're after. Try both if possible.