Monette Vintage AP3 S3 vs Monette Vintage C3 rim
Both mouthpieces share similar core dimensions — the differences are in the details.
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.