Giardinelli vs Monette Flugelhorn Mouthpieces
Giardinelli offers 7 flugelhorn mouthpieces (made in United States), while Monette has 28 models (made in United States). Below we compare both lineups side by side to help you choose the right brand for your playing style.
Giardinelli
Models7
Avg cup16.31mm
Avg throat—
Common style—
CountryUnited States
vs
Monette
Models28
Avg cup—
Avg throat3.99mm
Common style—
CountryUnited States
Giardinelli vs Monette — head-to-head comparisons
- Giardinelli 17FL vs Monette Unity FLG 4-7
- Giardinelli 17FL vs Monette FLG 1-1
- Giardinelli 17FL vs Monette Unity FLG 6-7
- Giardinelli 17FL vs Monette FLG 1-2
- Giardinelli 3FL vs Monette Unity FLG 4-7
- Giardinelli 3FL vs Monette FLG 1-1
- Giardinelli 3FL vs Monette Unity FLG 6-7
- Giardinelli 3FL vs Monette FLG 1-2
- Giardinelli 10FL vs Monette Unity FLG 4-7
- Giardinelli 10FL vs Monette FLG 1-1
- Giardinelli 10FL vs Monette Unity FLG 6-7
- Giardinelli 10FL vs Monette FLG 1-2
All models
Giardinelli (7)
17FL
15.00mm · V.Deep
3FL
17.00mm · V.Deep
10FL
16.00mm · V.Deep
12FL
15.50mm · V.Deep
1FL
17.50mm · V.Deep
6FL
16.70mm · V.Deep
7FL
16.50mm · V.Deep
Monette (28)
Unity FLG 4-7
· V.Deep
FLG 1-1
· V.Deep
Unity FLG 6-7
· V.Deep
FLG 1-2
· V.Deep
FLG 1-4
· V.Deep
FLG 2.5
· V.Deep
FLG 4
· V.Deep
FLG 8
· V.Deep
FLG L
· V.Deep
Unity FLG 1-7
· V.Deep
Unity FLG 2-7
· V.Deep
FLG 1-3
· V.Deep
FLG 2
· V.Deep
FLG 2W
· V.Deep
FLG 3
· V.Deep
FLG 4L
· V.Deep
FLG 4S
· V.Deep
FLG 5
· V.Deep
FLG 1-5
· V.Deep
FLG 6
· V.Deep
Frequently asked questions
Which brand makes better flugelhorn mouthpieces — Giardinelli or Monette?
Neither brand is universally better. Giardinelli has 7 models and Monette has 28. The best choice depends on your playing style, preferred cup depth, and tonal goals. Compare specific models head-to-head to find the right fit.
How do Giardinelli and Monette flugelhorn mouthpieces compare in size?
Giardinelli averages 16.31mm cup diameter with N/Amm throat. Monette averages N/Amm cup diameter with 3.99mm throat.