Lotus Trumpet 3L2 Bronze 3rd Generation Mouthpiece
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Looking forward to many more years of service
LOTUS Generation 3 Mouthpieces
What's new about the Generation 3 mouthpieces?
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Our new LOTUS Golden coating
- It is hypoallergenic, scratch resistant, and will not tarnish. The exact composition of the coating is a trade secret, but we guarantee the characteristics.
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Based on data collected from LOTUS Artists and during many in-person testing sessions with customers, we have settled upon throat sizes and backbore tapers that best serve our customers. HC vs non-HC models have been eliminated and we now offer one model per cup.
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The following cup sizes come default with our new "Marathon Rim" shape: M2, S, XS and XS2. The "Marathon Rim" was designed by LOTUS Trumpets engineer Nicolò Perina to be as comfortable and forgiving as possible for high-note playing. Adam Rapa changed his 2M2 and 3S to this new rim shape within a few notes of trying the prototypes. He says it it by far the most comfortable rim shape he's ever felt.
L2
The L2 is a C-cup equivalent optimized for Jazz & Commercial players willing to trade in a little bit of the warmth & width in their sound in exchange for maximum firepower in the upper register, and a more crisp, punchy playing experience all-around. Those qualities are especially pronounced in the nickel silver version, which effectively turns this mouthpiece into the L cup’s evil twin; a C cup that can become a flamethrower when you step on the gas.
If you’re a Classical player looking for the maximum amount of “pop” in your articulations, and super clear, almost percussive note divisions within slurred lines, definitely try this cup.
If you’re the type to play lead on a 3C, or a Jazz soloist who wants some extra help to cut through the band on aggressive solos, you’ll adore the 2L2 (Especially in nickel silver.)
Comparison info: (Available in rim sizes 1, 2, 3, 7 in Brass, Bronze or Nickel Silver)
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1L2 = Bach 1 1/2C, GR 66.8L/66.9/67L, Monette B3-S3, Reeves 43.5C692, Schilke 15C, Warburton 3MC, Yamaha 15B4
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2L2 = Bach 3C, GR 3M/66M, Monette B4S2, Reeves 43C692, Schilke 14C, Warburton 4MD, Yamaha 14C4/Bobby Shew Jazz
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3L2 = Bach 5C, GR 65MX, Monette B6S1, Reeves 42C692, Schilke 13C, Warburton 5MC, Yamaha 13C4
Ideal for:
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A player looking for Bach 1 1/2C/3C/5C with a turbo boost
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A player who wants the bigger cup volume of the 1 1/2C but needs a more narrow rim like our 2 or 3.
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Gaining upper register access and increased endurance of a 1 1/2C but without the loss in breadth of sound.
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In Nickel Silver, this cup lights up and becomes very nearly on fire.