Kelly vs Monette Trumpet Mouthpieces
Kelly offers 14 trumpet mouthpieces (made in United States), while Monette has 1432 models (made in United States). On average, Kelly cups measure 16.56mm versus 16.56mm for Monette. Below we compare both lineups side by side to help you choose the right brand for your playing style.
Kelly
Models14
Avg cup16.56mm
Avg throat3.91mm
Common styleGeneral
CountryUnited States
vs
Monette
Models1432
Avg cup16.56mm
Avg throat3.66mm
Common style—
CountryUnited States
Kelly vs Monette — head-to-head comparisons
- Kelly 5C vs Monette Unity D7-7
- Kelly 5C vs Monette Unity E4-7
- Kelly 5C vs Monette B4S S2
- Kelly 5C vs Monette Unity D4-7
- Kelly 5C-BUGLE vs Monette Unity D7-7
- Kelly 5C-BUGLE vs Monette Unity E4-7
- Kelly 5C-BUGLE vs Monette B4S S2
- Kelly 5C-BUGLE vs Monette Unity D4-7
- Kelly 7C-BUGLE vs Monette Unity D7-7
- Kelly 7C-BUGLE vs Monette Unity E4-7
- Kelly 7C-BUGLE vs Monette B4S S2
- Kelly 7C-BUGLE vs Monette Unity D4-7
All models
Kelly (14)
5C
16.76mm · V.Deep · General
5C-BUGLE
16.76mm · V.Deep · General
7C-BUGLE
16.51mm · Medium · General
SHEW-JAZZ
16.51mm · — · Jazz
3C
17.02mm · V.Deep · General
SCREAMER-BUGLE
16.00mm · Shallow · Lead
V-BOMB
16.00mm · — · Lead/Extended
4B
16.51mm · — · Orchestral
6V
16.00mm · — · Dark/Deep
7C
16.51mm · Medium · General
CKB-7C
16.51mm · Medium · General
PRO
17.27mm · — · Professional
SCREAMER
16.00mm · Shallow · Lead
SYMPHONIC
17.53mm · — · Orchestral
Monette (1432)
Unity D7-7
16.20mm · Medium
Unity E4-7
16.20mm · Medium
B4S S2
16.20mm · Shallow
Unity D4-7
16.20mm · Medium
B3 S3
16.30mm · Medium
Tradition PLUS 6
16.20mm · Medium
Unity E2-7
17.00mm · Medium
Vintage D4 FL
16.20mm · Deep
AP4-7 Rim
16.20mm · Medium
B1-5 Rim
17.00mm · Medium
Unity BP1-1L
17.00mm · Medium
Unity BP4-7
16.20mm · Medium
Vintage B4 rim
16.20mm · Medium
Vintage E4LD/2S3
16.20mm · Medium
AP1-1D
17.00mm · Medium
AP1-5 S3
17.00mm · Medium
Unity B1-1L
17.00mm · Medium
Unity B3
16.30mm · Medium
Vintage B4L rim
16.20mm · Medium
Vintage original E1-5M
17.00mm · Medium
Frequently asked questions
Which brand makes better trumpet mouthpieces — Kelly or Monette?
Neither brand is universally better. Kelly has 14 models and Monette has 1432. 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 Kelly and Monette trumpet mouthpieces compare in size?
Kelly averages 16.56mm cup diameter with 3.91mm throat. Monette averages 16.56mm cup diameter with 3.66mm throat.