LOTUS trumpet mouthpiece 3M2 nickel-silver, silver plated

LOTUS trumpet mouthpiece 3M2 nickel-silver, silver plated

The M2 was added to our menu at the request of players looking for a more fiery and aggressive alternative to the M cup, specifically geared towards Lead, Studio and Commercial playing. It’s just a tiny bit shallower than our M cup, has a slightly tighter throat (3.7mm), a more sporty, lead mouthpiece-style backbore, and only comes in nickel silver — all of which contribute to this mouthpiece being very close to a true Lead mouthpiece.

This cup really sounds a lot more like a lead mouthpiece than the M cup — BUT, it’s still got more cup volume than an actual lead piece, so it’s perfect for players who “can’t play shallow cups”. That makes it absolutely perfect for playing all those big band high-note ballads that still require low/middle register playing. It brings more richness and the opportunity for more musical nuance than a categorically "Lead" mouthpiece.

Comparison info: (Available in rim sizes 1, 2, 3, 7 in Nickel Silver)

• 1M2 = GR 67MS, Monette B1-L S1, Reeves 43.5M692, Schilke 17B3A, Yamaha 16D4A
• 2M2 = GR 3MS/66MS, Monette B4LD S1, Reeves 43M692, Schilke 14B3A, Yamaha 14B4
• 3M2 = GR 65MS, Monette B2L S3, Reeves 42M692, Schilke 13B3A, Yamaha 13B4A
• 7M2 = GR 64MS, Monette B7LD S2, Reeves 41M692, Schilke 11B3A, Yamaha 11B4

Ideal for:

• Lead players looking for a similar bright tone, “blow/feel” but with a less aggressive energy due to the deeper cup. Horn section work as well.
• For non-Lead players looking to greatly increase upper register access and a general vibe of “brighter and tighter” but cannot play on “shallow cups”.
• 2nd book players in Big Band who need help keeping up with the Lead player on the Soli sections but still want a full tone when stepping out for the solo feature spots.
• For any piccolo trumpet with a stuffy or dull tone.