MONETTE Trumpet Mouthpiece Adam Rappa Model

This is a model designed for Adam Rapa, who gained popularity with Blast! and produces for lotus trumpet.
This is a rare, discontinued custom model.
It is an LT model weighing 109g.

The engraving reads: MONETTE PRANA RAPA L1 84.
There is an engraving of 21 on the body.

The PRANA model is a new model from Monette that has undergone annealing, changing the metal's quality and backbore shape from previous mouthpieces.
The body has a satin finish.

The inner rim diameter is slightly larger than a Bach 1-1/2C.
The rim shape is flat and thick.
The outer edge of the rim is slightly defined.
The outer rim diameter feels like it's between a Bach 1C and 1-1/2C.
The inner rim edge is more defined than a Monette B3FS7.

The inner rim edge has a scooped design, making it less likely for the lips to touch the cup's inner wall, thus reducing fatigue.
The cup is V-shaped, and its depth is slightly shallower than a Bach F and shallower than a Monette B3FS7.

The angle from the cup to the bore is clearly defined.
The throat just before the bore is slightly wider, giving it a double-cup shape similar to the Stokowski model.

The throat is #20 (4.08mm).
The backbore is approximately a Warburton 8.
The thickness of the shank end is approximately 0.60mm.

It offers a responsive playing feel with a clear sound edge and focus.
It produces a bright and brilliant sound.
This is a slightly brilliant and very resonant mouthpiece.
High notes are easy, and while the sound is brilliant, it is not thin but has a dense and rich resonance.

There are small scratches and scuffs on the rim, body, shank, and shank end.
Some areas where the gold plating has worn thin have turned to silver plating.
There are no major scratches, dents, or plating peeling that would affect playability.

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Immediate purchase is OK.

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