LOTUS 3L Bronze [Trumpet Mouthpiece]

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LOTUS Trumpet Mouthpiece

Make your life easier - LOTUS TRUMPETS
Updated to the 3rd generation from August 2023.

Lotus was born with the concept of ``creating something that makes it easier and more fun to express the music you play, no matter the genre.'' The brand is owned by trumpeter Adam Rappa himself, and was born after extensive testing.
For trumpets, you can choose from 6 rim sizes, 10 cup depths, and 3 material combinations.
This mouthpiece can be introduced as a new standard for any genre such as jazz or classical music.

What is the LOTUS mouthpiece?.
Incredibly easy to tune and play
Improved tone, accuracy, and endurance
Familiar rims and cup, making it easy to transfer from other manufacturers
Three types of materials: annealed brass, bronze, and nickel silver allow you to finely control the balance between tone, projection, stability, and flexibility.

I, Adam Rapa, believe that the choice of mouthpiece is far more important than which trumpet you play. The mouthpiece is a musical 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 instrument as a whole, and the resistance felt when moving the air. Playing is influenced more by the mouthpiece than by the trumpet. Even better, mouthpieces are much cheaper than trumpets!

*This is the '3rd generation' product page.

*Image is for illustrative purposes only.
From this arrival, the satin finish on the inside of the cup and the rim that was previously applied has been discontinued.

*This product may be made to order.
If the importer has the item in stock, it is usually possible to order it within one week.
If the importer does not have the item in stock, we may place the order with the manufacturer in the home country for made-to-order production.
It may take several months to six months. .
Please contact us for detailed stock status and delivery dates.

3L Bronze

Rim size: 3
Cup depth: L
Material: Bronze
Plating: PVD gold Coating processing (*)

Comparison mouthpiece size
Bach 5C (richer and more elegant tone)
Monette B5
YAMAHA 13C4
etc.

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About the 'L' cup size
This model is something that everyone will want, from top-notch classical and jazz players to beginners.
The majority of Bach 1-1/4C, 1-1/2C, 3C, 5C, and 7C players will find our L cup (or L2) ideal.
Many players fall in love at first sight with its tone, free intonation, and above all, its overwhelmingly easy performance.

The big difference compared to similar cups from other brands is that the high frequencies are surprisingly open and effortless.
For classical players, there is no need to change to a shallower one in situations such as playing a piccolo trumpet.
They can make the right sound, whether it's a sweet whisper or a terrifying roar, majestic or malicious.

If you want a rich sound like a Bach 1-1/4C but need a narrower rim diameter like a 3C, 5C, or 7C, the Lotus L Cup is for you.
Delivers a rounded, full tone with better articulation clarity that perfectly matches the big sounds of classical settings or jazz solos, and can be used with the rim that's right for you.

[Ideal for the following cases]
When you want a depth of 1-1/4C but need a narrow rim diameter such as 3C, 5C, or 7C
-Orchestra players who want a wide range of sounds but need a little help accessing the upper registers -Jazz soloists who find the XL2 too deep but want a full, warm, rounded tone...