Monette vs Yamaha Flugelhorn Mouthpieces
Monette offers 28 flugelhorn mouthpieces (made in United States), while Yamaha has 9 models (made in Japan). Below we compare both lineups side by side to help you choose the right brand for your playing style.
Monette
Models28
Avg cup—
Avg throat3.99mm
Common style—
CountryUnited States
vs
Yamaha
Models9
Avg cup16.74mm
Avg throat4.25mm
Common style—
CountryJapan
Monette vs Yamaha — head-to-head comparisons
- Monette Unity FLG 4-7 vs Yamaha FH-17F4
- Monette Unity FLG 4-7 vs Yamaha FH-16F4
- Monette Unity FLG 4-7 vs Yamaha FH-EM
- Monette Unity FLG 4-7 vs Yamaha FH-SHEW
- Monette Unity FLG 6-7 vs Yamaha FH-17F4
- Monette Unity FLG 6-7 vs Yamaha FH-16F4
- Monette Unity FLG 6-7 vs Yamaha FH-EM
- Monette Unity FLG 6-7 vs Yamaha FH-SHEW
- Monette FLG 1-1 vs Yamaha FH-17F4
- Monette FLG 1-1 vs Yamaha FH-16F4
- Monette FLG 1-1 vs Yamaha FH-EM
- Monette FLG 1-1 vs Yamaha FH-SHEW
All models
Monette (28)
Unity FLG 4-7
· V.Deep
Unity FLG 6-7
· V.Deep
FLG 1-1
· V.Deep
FLG 1-3
· V.Deep
FLG 8
· V.Deep
Unity FLG 2-7
· V.Deep
FLG 1-2
· V.Deep
FLG 1-4
· V.Deep
FLG 2
· V.Deep
FLG 2.5
· V.Deep
FLG 3
· V.Deep
FLG 4
· V.Deep
FLG 7F
· V.Deep
FLG L
· V.Deep
FLG L2
· V.Deep
Unity FLG 1-7
· V.Deep
FLG 2W
· V.Deep
FLG 4L
· V.Deep
FLG 4S
· V.Deep
FLG 5
· V.Deep
Frequently asked questions
Which brand makes better flugelhorn mouthpieces — Monette or Yamaha?
Neither brand is universally better. Monette has 28 models and Yamaha has 9. 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 Monette and Yamaha flugelhorn mouthpieces compare in size?
Monette averages N/Amm cup diameter with 3.99mm throat. Yamaha averages 16.74mm cup diameter with 4.25mm throat.