Monette Vintage AP3 S3 vs Monette Vintage C3 rim

Both mouthpieces share similar core dimensions — the differences are in the details.

Overall Comparison Cup Diameter Cup Depth Rim Width Throat Diameter Backbore Finish Material
Mouthpiece A
    Monette Vintage AP3 S3
    • Trumpet
    Cup diameter16.30 mm
    Cup depthMedium
    Rim width
    Throat diameter3.66 mm
    Backbore
    Finish
    Material
    Best suited for
    🎵All-round versatile — balanced cup for general playing
    vs
    Mouthpiece B
      Monette Vintage C3 rim
      • Trumpet
      Cup diameter16.30 mm
      Cup depthMedium
      Rim width
      Throat diameter3.66 mm
      Backbore
      Finish
      Material
      Best suited for
      🎵All-round versatile — balanced cup for general playing

      Cup Diameter

      Both mouthpieces have virtually identical cup diameters at 16.30 mm.

      Cup Depth

      Both mouthpieces share a medium cup depth, so the sound character from depth alone will be very similar.

      Throat Diameter

      Throat diameters are essentially identical at 3.66 mm, so resistance feel will be comparable.

      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.

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