Now available in Brass, Stainless Steel, Titanium
We have 3 titanium bodies remaining
Once these have sold, this Limited Edition design will be retired forever!
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Release Dates
Brass - March 28th, 12-1pm (ship date: April 15th)
Stainless Steel - April 1st, 7-8pm (ship date: April 18th)
Titanium - April 9th, 11am-12pm (ship date: April 23rd)
Stainless Steel - April 1st, 7-8pm (ship date: April 18th)
Titanium - April 9th, 11am-12pm (ship date: April 23rd)
Color - Comfort - Control
The SpectraTone RED Hybrid Trumpet Mouthpiece incorporates Lattice Topology Design and Additive Manufacturing technologies to improve performance and efficiency. This is an amazing All-Around/Lead Trumpet Mouthpiece designed with a new Rim, Cup, and Throat that maximizes comfort, control, range, and endurance like no other.
Offered in 3 variations:
Offered in 3 variations:
- Hybrid Titanium (Titanium, Nylon, Brass Body assembly)
- Hybrid SS (316L Stainless Steel, Nylon, Brass Body assembly
- Brass (Solid Brass Body)
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Designed for all ages & skill levels, SpectraTone RED Trumpet Mouthpieces produce a brilliant tone color, unmatched comfort, and control over variables. With the full SpectraTone series, we have created the ultimate mouthpiece suitable for every performance situation and 100% compatible with all brand trumpets.
SpectraTone will improve your performance from day one. You can choose from a wide range of diameters and three rim profiles to maximize comfort, range, and endurance. The fully modular design allows you to adjust tonal color and upgrade any parameter as you progress over time. This is especially helpful for students, comeback players, and professionals who will experience growth, both physically and musically, in the coming years.
Color
SpectraTone mouthpieces are currently available in Yellow, Blue, and now RED. This Backerkit campaign represents RED, which could be described as bold and brilliant with rich overtones. Suitable for all musical genres requiring a lead/commercial/pop sound, this configuration gives non-lead trumpet players the ability to create a lead sound, and increase range without the need for a shallow cup.
SpectraTone RED features NEW Rim, Cup, and Throat designs that achieve an extremely comfortable experience in all registers. This mouthpiece is open in the upper register, and feels great on your lips.
COMFORT
Finding the right mouthpiece is the key to experiencing a major performance breakthrough. Comfort and dental fit are more important than any other factors. SpectraTone mouthpieces were designed with the input of thousands of trumpet players who have shared their challenges with us over the past twenty-five years.
Six variations in 14 Diameters - .550" (14mm) to .680" (17.3mm)
NEW Red Rim - round inner contour designed for ultimate flexibility
Standard - standard contour, average inner and outer radii
Wide - standard inner contour with wider outside contour
Semi-flat - slightly flat version of "Wide"
Flat - just like it sounds, more surface area on your lips
Very Flat - maximum surface area for less mouthpiece pressure
Players with perfectly straight teeth prefer a different rim contour than those with braces or crooked teeth. And the diameter you've been playing on may be too large or small, which may limit your tone quality and range. The SpectraTone mouthpiece design takes these factors into account to help you make real progress.
NEW Red Rim - round inner contour designed for ultimate flexibility
Standard - standard contour, average inner and outer radii
Wide - standard inner contour with wider outside contour
Semi-flat - slightly flat version of "Wide"
Flat - just like it sounds, more surface area on your lips
Very Flat - maximum surface area for less mouthpiece pressure
Players with perfectly straight teeth prefer a different rim contour than those with braces or crooked teeth. And the diameter you've been playing on may be too large or small, which may limit your tone quality and range. The SpectraTone mouthpiece design takes these factors into account to help you make real progress.
Your answers to the following questions will reveal the best rim diameter and contour to fit your individual needs, or you may choose from any of our variations.
1) Which mouthpiece(s) are you currently playing? Will you play SpectraTone RED on Bb trumpet or Piccolo?
2) You will choose a rim diameter based on our Rim comparison chart.
3) If you need assistance, we will ask you to describe your dental structure to determine high point position.
The high point is a key piece of information that will determine the rim contour. The theoretical high point is a ridge formed by one or more crooked teeth that your mouthpiece may rest upon. Players with one or more high points often find round contour rims to be a suitable choice as blood flow is increased with this type of setup.
Players with near perfectly straight teeth will usually have difficulty with a round rim contour as this may cut off the blood supply to the vibrating portion of the lips. These players may experience greater success using a wide or semi-flat rim contour. And braces create other challenges that may require any of these contours to alleviate indentation of the lips and increase blood flow.
1) Which mouthpiece(s) are you currently playing? Will you play SpectraTone RED on Bb trumpet or Piccolo?
2) You will choose a rim diameter based on our Rim comparison chart.
3) If you need assistance, we will ask you to describe your dental structure to determine high point position.
The high point is a key piece of information that will determine the rim contour. The theoretical high point is a ridge formed by one or more crooked teeth that your mouthpiece may rest upon. Players with one or more high points often find round contour rims to be a suitable choice as blood flow is increased with this type of setup.
Players with near perfectly straight teeth will usually have difficulty with a round rim contour as this may cut off the blood supply to the vibrating portion of the lips. These players may experience greater success using a wide or semi-flat rim contour. And braces create other challenges that may require any of these contours to alleviate indentation of the lips and increase blood flow.
rim comparison chart
All SpectraTone mouthpieces may be upgraded and adjusted over time by purchasing modular components in the future. We have assisted thousands of clients in their mouthpiece journeys utilizing our versatile system of Rim, Cup, Throat, and Backbore (cornet & trumpet) options. In fact, we have the largest library of variations ever made so it's easy to find what you need, when you need it.
CONTROL
SpectraTone allows you to adjust the tonal color in a matter of seconds. Need to open up your sound? No problem. Control air flow, flexibility, slotting, tone color, attack, and more with easy affordable upgrades.
What's Included?
SpectraTone Red includes the following regardless of variation you choose.
Unsure of the rim size you need? You will receive a comparison chart to choose from in your pledge manager (in early January). If you are unsure of the rim size and shape you would like, we will give you the option to have a brief phone call to discuss your needs before shipping your new SpectraTone mouthpiece. We are here to support you for life.
What's Included?
SpectraTone Red includes the following regardless of variation you choose.
- Rim of your choice (we offer every size from our extensive library including 6 standard profiles in 14 diameters)
- Cup/Throat 1-piece component that matches the diameter of your chosen rim
- Body either made from solid brass, or a Hybrid variation made of brass, nylon, and stainless steel or titanium
- Backbore with trumpet shank (cornet shanks available as an Add-on)
- Nut that closes the visual gap between your mouthpiece Body and trumpet Receiver
Unsure of the rim size you need? You will receive a comparison chart to choose from in your pledge manager (in early January). If you are unsure of the rim size and shape you would like, we will give you the option to have a brief phone call to discuss your needs before shipping your new SpectraTone mouthpiece. We are here to support you for life.
Q&A Live Video Sessions
materials
360 Brass is approximately 61.5% copper, 35.5% zinc, 3% lead, and 0.35% iron, which is corrosion resistant, efficient, and heavy.
316L SS is a chromium-nickel-molybdenum austenitic stainless steel very resistant to corrosion.
Titanium is 45% lighter than Stainless Steel, also exhibiting a very high resistance to corrosion.
Both SS and Ti are considered hypoallergenic and safe for daily contact.
316L SS is a chromium-nickel-molybdenum austenitic stainless steel very resistant to corrosion.
Titanium is 45% lighter than Stainless Steel, also exhibiting a very high resistance to corrosion.
Both SS and Ti are considered hypoallergenic and safe for daily contact.
AM & Lattice Topology Design
Additive Manufacturing is something we've been focused on for many years. This process involves using lasers (or other techniques) to sinter or melt metal or nylon powder into finished products that cannot be manufactured any other way. By designing our latest mouthpiece with high end aerospace lattice topology software, we can now use additive manufacturing to make designs that are more efficient, lighter in weight, and from exotic materials. In short, our Hybrid mouthpieces will easily outperform all previous variations at a lower cost.
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A common question we receive about this new approach is, "why don't we CNC machine our mouthpieces anymore?". The answer is that we do in fact CNC machine every component with the exception of specially designed components in the body that attach to the modular mouthpiece. Additive manufacturing is not replacing our CNC work, but adding value to this process.
SS & TI Body variations
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Diamond TPMS is the most efficient and structurally sound design offered at this time.
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Octet Lattice is our lightest design currently available.
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Triangular Lattice is our most popular design exhibiting crisp, clean angles.
reviews
SpectraTone Red in Brass has been independently reviewed by more than 50 professional trumpet players worldwide in preparation for this launch. We will be releasing review videos throughout December, and we encourage you to provide a video or written review after you have received your new Red mouthpiece.
"Harrelson's artistry and precision design+manufacturing are on full display with RED. The sound is crystal clear with no unwanted noise; sizzling and laser focused, yet still large and commanding enough to fill up the room, with a beautiful, glistening ring on top. The quick response allows you to take advantage of that fat sound by speaking clearly from the very initiation of each note. Every partial feels a mile wide and totally secure, in every register you might need."
- Eric Matthews (Big Band Lead/Commercial Player)
"I thought I would never need another mouthpiece for commercial/lead work after you set me up with the 5MM I use. I was wrong. I will definitely be purchasing this piece regardless when available to add to my stable as I feel the sound output is better than my current piece. Once again, you've worked a miracle and I'm honored you chose me to perform some testing. I've never done this before and it was quite fun! I hope I've provided information that you need. Thank you so much! On a separate note, now it's time to save up for a C trumpet."
- Tim Baird (Educator and Performer)
"Hello Jason!
First off I'd like to say thank you for choosing me to try out and review the new Spectra Tone one Red mouthpiece. I got a chance to play on it for a while and the first thing I noticed was the it had a nice core sound to all around the horn. The V cup shape is not what I'm use to but fell in love with the feel of it.
I was able to access notes clearly that I would never attempt other wise. The lower register is still clear and the high register lights up very well. To be honest it's probably the best mpc I've played on for lead, commercial, and jazz the acclimation period wasn't long at all.
I look forward to receiving my Spectra Tone Red Mouthpiece . I know my playing will go to the next level playing that piece and that horn. I can't wait to receive my Rumors Trumpet."
- Theljon Allen
"First, I usually cannot play "Lead Mouthpieces" as they are too shallow. This mouthpiece plays very easily and I get a great sound from low to high notes without having to adjust anything. Throughout my evening of playing this mouthpiece, I did experience some squirrely high G's at the end of songs. But I attribute that to over blowing and not the mouthpiece itself.
Monday night I had the rare chance to play Lead at my big band rehearsal. By this point I had some time to acclimate to the mouthpiece. I was simply amazed that I played this mouthpiece all rehearsal (2:15 hours long, with no break) and felt great at the end of the rehearsal, still with the ability to play high Gs. This is unusual for me as I do not play lead that much anymore.
What feels really good to me is that the rim/cup seems to hold everything in place perfectly all of the time. I never felt like I was going to bottom out and my sound remained big and fat, while still being able to play softly as needed! My keyboard player (who also plays trumpet) said, You were on fire tonight!
This is the first "Lead" style mouthpiece in many years that feels so good and doesn't back up on me after playing it for some time.
Thanks Jason!"
- Gary Greenfelder (GG Orchestra - www.ggmusicent.com)
"I loved the way the mouthpiece sounded! The upper register has a sort of spark, and the overall blowing feels way easier. I was shocked by the difference in feel when playing. I have a jazz audition coming up here at OU, so I’m going to test it out during the audition. I definitely felt like I could play those high E’s more consistently with this mouthpiece, and I could get more volume out of all registers on it as well. I think I might get one of these mouthpieces when they release!
I’m going to ask my studio peeps to send their feedback as well. Overall, the mouthpiece is amazing and I wish I could get one sooner. The price is high, but the quality is definitely worth the money."
-Angel Lira (University Of Oklahoma Trumpet Studio)
"Really impressed with the even blow from top to bottom, plenty of sizzle and projection up high, and great intonation. If I were to work with you in building something like this, I’d be particularly interested in dialing in rim size and cup depth just a bit more. I opted not to try to dig in any higher as it felt a bit shallow for me.
Good work on this, I’m glad I could be part of the test run with you!"
- Jason Rahn (Jason Rahn Recording Artist/ The Rahn Brothers)
"Harrelson's artistry and precision design+manufacturing are on full display with RED. The sound is crystal clear with no unwanted noise; sizzling and laser focused, yet still large and commanding enough to fill up the room, with a beautiful, glistening ring on top. The quick response allows you to take advantage of that fat sound by speaking clearly from the very initiation of each note. Every partial feels a mile wide and totally secure, in every register you might need."
- Eric Matthews (Big Band Lead/Commercial Player)
"I thought I would never need another mouthpiece for commercial/lead work after you set me up with the 5MM I use. I was wrong. I will definitely be purchasing this piece regardless when available to add to my stable as I feel the sound output is better than my current piece. Once again, you've worked a miracle and I'm honored you chose me to perform some testing. I've never done this before and it was quite fun! I hope I've provided information that you need. Thank you so much! On a separate note, now it's time to save up for a C trumpet."
- Tim Baird (Educator and Performer)
"Hello Jason!
First off I'd like to say thank you for choosing me to try out and review the new Spectra Tone one Red mouthpiece. I got a chance to play on it for a while and the first thing I noticed was the it had a nice core sound to all around the horn. The V cup shape is not what I'm use to but fell in love with the feel of it.
I was able to access notes clearly that I would never attempt other wise. The lower register is still clear and the high register lights up very well. To be honest it's probably the best mpc I've played on for lead, commercial, and jazz the acclimation period wasn't long at all.
I look forward to receiving my Spectra Tone Red Mouthpiece . I know my playing will go to the next level playing that piece and that horn. I can't wait to receive my Rumors Trumpet."
- Theljon Allen
"First, I usually cannot play "Lead Mouthpieces" as they are too shallow. This mouthpiece plays very easily and I get a great sound from low to high notes without having to adjust anything. Throughout my evening of playing this mouthpiece, I did experience some squirrely high G's at the end of songs. But I attribute that to over blowing and not the mouthpiece itself.
Monday night I had the rare chance to play Lead at my big band rehearsal. By this point I had some time to acclimate to the mouthpiece. I was simply amazed that I played this mouthpiece all rehearsal (2:15 hours long, with no break) and felt great at the end of the rehearsal, still with the ability to play high Gs. This is unusual for me as I do not play lead that much anymore.
What feels really good to me is that the rim/cup seems to hold everything in place perfectly all of the time. I never felt like I was going to bottom out and my sound remained big and fat, while still being able to play softly as needed! My keyboard player (who also plays trumpet) said, You were on fire tonight!
This is the first "Lead" style mouthpiece in many years that feels so good and doesn't back up on me after playing it for some time.
Thanks Jason!"
- Gary Greenfelder (GG Orchestra - www.ggmusicent.com)
"I loved the way the mouthpiece sounded! The upper register has a sort of spark, and the overall blowing feels way easier. I was shocked by the difference in feel when playing. I have a jazz audition coming up here at OU, so I’m going to test it out during the audition. I definitely felt like I could play those high E’s more consistently with this mouthpiece, and I could get more volume out of all registers on it as well. I think I might get one of these mouthpieces when they release!
I’m going to ask my studio peeps to send their feedback as well. Overall, the mouthpiece is amazing and I wish I could get one sooner. The price is high, but the quality is definitely worth the money."
-Angel Lira (University Of Oklahoma Trumpet Studio)
"Really impressed with the even blow from top to bottom, plenty of sizzle and projection up high, and great intonation. If I were to work with you in building something like this, I’d be particularly interested in dialing in rim size and cup depth just a bit more. I opted not to try to dig in any higher as it felt a bit shallow for me.
Good work on this, I’m glad I could be part of the test run with you!"
- Jason Rahn (Jason Rahn Recording Artist/ The Rahn Brothers)
how its made
We begin with high quality 360 Brass from our foundry in Ohio, USA which is precisely cut to tolerances of .001" on our CNC mill/turn centers. Considering the $1M+ cost of laser sintering machines today, we have our additive designs printed for us by a leading aerospace engineering firm with a turnaround time of approximately 2 weeks. Then we re-machine laser sintered bodies to meet our tight .001" tolerance fit to the brass core machined in-house. Next, we assemble the core, outer sintered metal body, and final nylon contrasting sleeve to create the finished SpectraTone lightweight, high efficiency body.
All CNC machined components of SpectraTone/5MM mouthpieces are made in our Denver, Colorado shop. To date, we have made over 1800 Rims and over 500 Cup/Throat components specifically for SpectraTone Red as of March, 2024. Final assembly of Nylon, Stainless Steel, and Titanium laser sintered components are also performed in-house.
All CNC machined components of SpectraTone/5MM mouthpieces are made in our Denver, Colorado shop. To date, we have made over 1800 Rims and over 500 Cup/Throat components specifically for SpectraTone Red as of March, 2024. Final assembly of Nylon, Stainless Steel, and Titanium laser sintered components are also performed in-house.
the harrelson story
Harrelson Trumpets is a technology company. We are focused on finding solutions to both common and unique challenges by way of research and innovation. We collect data and get direct feedback from our clients to identify and address specific concerns within the subjective performance experience.
Harrelson is where musicians turn to find answers to their most important questions, often after playing and owning dozens of other instrument brands and models. We have done our homework. Read on to learn how we built this company with your needs in mind from the very first day.
Harrelson is where musicians turn to find answers to their most important questions, often after playing and owning dozens of other instrument brands and models. We have done our homework. Read on to learn how we built this company with your needs in mind from the very first day.
our team
Our team is made of up of three very different individuals focused on a common goal, to create innovative solutions to brass playing challenges.
Jennifer Sandquist began working with Harrelson Trumpets in 2001. She has an eye for beautiful design and ear for great music. She has a varied skill set from managing daily business, to running CNC machines, to laser engraving, and performing final assembly of trumpets and all accessories. Jen is likely on the other end of your chat sessions on our website.
Christine Palmer has been with Harrelson Trumpets for 11 years, beginning as a shop assistant. Today, she manages and performs almost all final surface finishing at Harrelson while working closely with clients on mouthpiece and trumpet selection challenges. She is likely answering the phone when you call us.
Jason Harrelson, founder of Harrelson Trumpets, is an Inventor, Musician, and Musical Instrument & Product Designer based in Denver, Colorado. He has devoted over 30 years to the research and development of brass instrument design. Having built well over 2000 custom trumpets and thousands more mouthpieces for musicians around the world, he is honored to play some small part in your musical pursuits.
Jennifer Sandquist began working with Harrelson Trumpets in 2001. She has an eye for beautiful design and ear for great music. She has a varied skill set from managing daily business, to running CNC machines, to laser engraving, and performing final assembly of trumpets and all accessories. Jen is likely on the other end of your chat sessions on our website.
Christine Palmer has been with Harrelson Trumpets for 11 years, beginning as a shop assistant. Today, she manages and performs almost all final surface finishing at Harrelson while working closely with clients on mouthpiece and trumpet selection challenges. She is likely answering the phone when you call us.
Jason Harrelson, founder of Harrelson Trumpets, is an Inventor, Musician, and Musical Instrument & Product Designer based in Denver, Colorado. He has devoted over 30 years to the research and development of brass instrument design. Having built well over 2000 custom trumpets and thousands more mouthpieces for musicians around the world, he is honored to play some small part in your musical pursuits.
policies
We have dedicated a significant amount of time, energy, and financial investment into the launch of SpectraTone Red mouthpieces. And we want your new mouthpiece to be an amazing upgrade to your equipment. We offer a 100% manufacturing and workmanship guarantee on all Red mouthpieces. However, we will not accept returns, and encourage you to contact us directly at 303.657.2747 if you have any concerns with the acclimation process. Keep in mind, this mouthpiece is modular, allowing you to easily upgrade and adjust any component with minimal cost. We are here to serve you, so give us a call to discuss your needs, concerns, and preference.