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The wide array of mid-voice instruments on the market can complicate purchase decisions.

Independent product reviews are presented below for the purpose of offering opinions about mid-voice instrumentation currently available on the market. If you are interested in purchasing an instrument for yourself or for your organization, this information will help you.

This information will also be useful in helping end users learn about their instruments.  Please contact us if you would like to have a specific instrument or accessory that you would like to see featured in a future review.
 

 

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Marching Mellophone

Dynasty M541TS

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"...worthy of consideration by any marching ensemble."

 
 

 

 

Marching Mellophone

King 1121

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 "...The best results with this instrument are supported with a proper mouthpiece selection."

 

 
 

 

 

Marching Mellophone -- Quantum 5050

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 "...I would have no hesitation about performing with a Quantum if I were a member of an ensemble featuring them."

 

 
 

 

 

Marching Mellophone

Jupiter 450L

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"...a very serviceable, cost-effective mid-voice alternative..."

 
 

 

 

Marching Mellophone

Bach B1105th

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"...a rebirth of the King 1120 model."

 
 

 

 

Marching Mellophone

Yamaha YMP 203M

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"The revised flare makes a substantial difference in how the instrument projects and the tone colors."

 
 

Marching Mellophone

Yamaha YMP 204M

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"Overall this is a brilliant horn...the 204 takes the Yamaha line up one step."

 

 
 

Marching Mellophone

W. Nirschl E102SP

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"In short, it's a very nimble instrument."  
 

 

Marching Mellophonium

Holton M602

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"...it is a forgiving instrument that would be well-suited for younger players in a sectional setting."

 
 

 

Marching Mellophone

Dynasty M540

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"...the upper register above high A seems not to project all that clearly."  
 

Marching Mellophone

Blessing M-100

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"It does play well and, with the intended mouthpiece can create a unique sound of its own."  
 

Marching Mellophonium

Conn 16E

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"While the historical significance of the Conn 16E cannot be overstated, the instrument itself is flawed."  
 

Monette Flumpet™

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"This is one über-funky monkey."

 
 

 

Curry TF Mouthpieces

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"...an excellent alternative for those looking for a mellophone mouthpiece that produces a rich tone that can still cut in the louder dynamic ranges."  
 

UMI 1216

Mello 6 Mouthpiece

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"...there is both good news and bad news for middle hornists regarding this mouthpiece."

 

 
 

 

UMI 1736

Mello 6 Mouthpiece

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"...it seems very likely this mouthpiece will adorn mid-voice metal for quite some time."

 
   
 

 

Kerchner Mouthpiece

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Monette Flumpet Mouthpiece

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"...a unique combination of a deep V-shaped cup and an extremely large throat."  
 

Karl Hammond Mouthpieces

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"The Hammond has efficiently and nearly instantly set the standard in modern mid-voice mouthpiece design."  
 

Reeves C2J Mouthpiece

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"Overall, this mouthpiece offers a deep, throaty sound that is compact compared to other popular mouthpieces available for the mellophone."  
 

Protec PB321 Mello Case

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"...an attractive accessory for mellophonists who tire of lugging around heavy cases by the handle."  
 

Reeves Precision Valve Alignment

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Monette Field Trumpet

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