LOTUS Trumpet Mouthpiece "Make your life easier" -Lotus Trumpets It was updated to the third generation in August 2023. Lotus was born from the concept of "making it easier and more fun to express the music you play, whatever the genre." The brand was created by trumpeter Adam Rappa himself, and was born from a series of thorough test runs. For trumpets, you can choose from six rim sizes, ten cup depths, and three material combinations. This is a mouthpiece that we can introduce as a new standard, regardless of genre, such as jazz or classical. What is a LOTUS mouthpiece? Incredibly easy to tune and play. Improved tone, accuracy, and durability. Familiar rim and cup make it easy to switch from other manufacturers. Three annealed materials—brass, bronze, and nickel silver—give you more control over tone, projection, and the balance between stability and flexibility. I, Adam Rapa, believe that mouthpiece choice is far more important than the trumpet you play. The mouthpiece is an instrument and a very important amplification device. What we call "sound" is determined more by the mouthpiece than by the trumpet. The mouthpiece plays a major role in determining the range, quality of articulation, flexibility, durability... the intonation of the entire instrument, the resistance you feel when moving air, and more. Your playing is affected more by the mouthpiece than the trumpet. And, fortunately, mouthpieces are much cheaper than trumpets! *This is the product page for the "3rd generation". *Image is for illustrative purposes only. From this stock, only the rim and logo area are mirror finished. The inside of the cup and the body, excluding the rim and logo area, are finished in satin. *Please note that although this is a new product, there may be small scratches on the shank etc. when it arrives. *This product may need to be ordered. If the importer has the item in stock, we can usually deliver it to you within a week. If the importer does not have the item in stock, we may place an order with the manufacturer in the country of origin. It may take several months to half a year. Please contact us for detailed stock status and delivery information.1XL2 Brass Rim size: 1 Cup depth: XL2 Material: Brass Plating: PVD gold coating (*) Comparison mouthpiece size: Bach 1C・Monette B1-2 S3・YAMAHA 16C4 etc. Regarding the "XL2" cup size: Orchestral and classical musicians can play without any discomfort when switching from a Bach 1C to a 1XL2/Brass. Any instrument will sound easier, and even though the sound coming out of the bell will be louder than before, it will take 5-10% less effort to play. If you like the rich sound of the 1C but prefer a smaller rim, no problem—just choose the XL2 cup with your preferred rim size. [For soloists/principal players in orchestras and wind bands] With a Lotus mouthpiece, the pitch in the high range will never be flat, and you won't have to worry about changing your fingering. This is crucial to the success of certain passages such as Mahler's 6th, the Alpine Symphony, and many film scores. We've also received feedback from piccolo trumpet players who have switched to the XL2 cup because it makes tuning the higher notes easier and more accessible. [For jazz musicians] These cups will add character and depth to your sound. It's easy to access a wide range of notes, giving you the courage to take on difficult phrases even when improvising. In addition, the wide range of tones makes it easier to express nuances and individuality. It adds richness to ballad playing and is also powerful for bebop lines and high-register adventures. [Ideal for the following situations] - For performances in large ensembles such as orchestras and brass bands. - For those seeking the full sound of a 1C, but prefer the smaller rim diameters of a 2, 3, or 7 rim. - For jazz soloists who want a rich tone but still want to play brightly when needed. [Material development] Brass/Bronze/Nickel Silver *In order to take advantage of the characteristics of the cup, the materials available for some models are limited. [Size range] Rim sizes: 1, 2, 3, 7, 9, 11 Cup depth: XL, XL2, L, L2, M, M2, S, XS, XS2 (※) PVD gold coating is a coating method used for jewelry and molds, etc. It can be treated in the same way as general plating. It can be made thin and hard, making it scratch-resistant and able to maintain its beauty.
