Yamaha TR-HOOTEN Thomas Hooten Signature Trumpet Mouthpiece - Professional | Piano Gallery, Idaho Falls
The Yamaha Thomas Hooten Signature trumpet mouthpiece delivers exceptional power, depth, and tonal richness through a design collaboration with renowned Los Angeles Philharmonic Principal Trumpet Thomas Hooten. This professional mouthpiece features a 17.36mm rim diameter and semi-shallow cup that provides enhanced warmth and orchestral projection, making it the preferred choice of symphony musicians seeking superior endurance and increased power for demanding orchestral performances.
Product Overview
Developed in collaboration with world-renowned trumpeter Thomas Hooten, Principal Trumpet of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, this signature mouthpiece reflects decades of professional orchestral experience and performance expertise. The carefully engineered specifications incorporate Hooten's preferences for orchestral playing, resulting in a mouthpiece that delivers the power and depth required for symphony and chamber music performance.
The mouthpiece features a slightly wider 17.36mm rim diameter combined with a semi-shallow cup depth that creates enhanced warmth and tonal richness compared to standard orchestral mouthpieces. This optimized geometry allows trumpet players to achieve the rich, powerful sound quality that defines professional orchestral performance while maintaining comfort during extended rehearsals and concerts.
The semi-flat rim contour with standard thickness ensures prolonged comfort and facilitates a better connection between player and instrument. This thoughtful design promotes improved endurance and increased power, essential characteristics for the demanding repertoire and extended performance schedules of professional orchestral musicians.
Ideal For
- Professional orchestral trumpet players seeking enhanced warmth, power, and endurance for symphony and chamber performances
- Principal trumpet players who need the projection and tonal richness required for solo passages and orchestral leadership
- Advanced students preparing for professional orchestral auditions requiring exceptional power and depth
- Symphony musicians performing demanding repertoire that requires sustained power and tonal beauty
- Music educators in Idaho Falls demonstrating professional-level orchestral trumpet technique and sound production
Key Features
Thomas Hooten Collaboration
Developed with renowned Los Angeles Philharmonic Principal Trumpet Thomas Hooten, incorporating decades of professional orchestral experience and performance expertise in the design specifications.
Enhanced Orchestral Specifications
Features a slightly wider 17.36mm rim diameter and semi-shallow cup depth that delivers enhanced warmth and tonal richness specifically engineered for orchestral performance demands.
Superior Comfort Design
Semi-flat rim contour with standard thickness ensures prolonged comfort and facilitates better connection between player and instrument, promoting improved endurance during extended performances.
Optimized Power and Projection
Semi-wide backbore and 3.80mm throat provide the power and depth required for orchestras and similar demanding performance situations while maintaining tonal beauty and control.
Professional Endurance Engineering
Designed to deliver improved endurance and increased power, making it particularly suitable for the extended rehearsals and performances that define professional orchestral music.
What's Included
- Yamaha TR-HOOTEN Thomas Hooten Signature Trumpet Mouthpiece
- Yamaha manufacturer warranty
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Instrument Type | Trumpet |
| Artist Collaboration | Thomas Hooten (LA Philharmonic) |
| Rim Inner Diameter | 17.36mm |
| Rim Contour | Semi-flat |
| Rim Thickness | Standard |
| Cup Depth | Semi-shallow |
| Throat | 3.80mm |
| Backbore | Semi-wide |
| Tone Character | Warm, rich, powerful |
| Target Application | Orchestral performance |
| Model Number | TR-HOOTEN |
| Manufacturer | Yamaha |
| Weight | 3.8 oz |
Experience This Professional Trumpet Mouthpiece Today
Visit Piano Gallery in Idaho Falls to experience the exceptional power, depth, and tonal richness of the Yamaha Thomas Hooten Signature trumpet mouthpiece. Our knowledgeable staff can help you find the perfect mouthpiece setup to complement your orchestral playing style and musical goals, ensuring you achieve the professional sound quality that has made this signature model the choice of symphony musicians worldwide.
