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Fran Rivero LEAD Signature Mouthpiece

This model is designed for musical performances that demand high notes, brilliance, and a powerful, standout sound—where the trumpet needs to project with clarity and lead the section.

About the artist

Fran Rivero

Born in Puente Genil, Córdoba, Spain, Fran Rivero began his training with the Municipal Band and at the "Cristóbal de Morales" Higher Conservatory of Music in Seville. He has worked as a teacher in several conservatories and is currently a professor and director at the Elementary Conservatory of Music in Cazalla de la Sierra.

Known for his versatility, Fran moves effortlessly across different musical styles as both a soloist and performer. His album IBERIAN TRUMPET reflects this range, spanning from Baroque to contemporary music, including a piece dedicated to him by maestro Arturo Sandoval.

He has shared the stage with renowned artists such as Rubén Simeó, Yturvides, José Sibaja, Adam Rapa, and David Pastor. He is frequently invited as a soloist and clinician at international festivals, with a strong presence in Europe and Latin America.

The concept behind the Fran Rivero LEAD Signature Mouthpiece

From a young age, Fran Rivero stood out for achieving high notes with power and precision. As a versatile musician and educator, he understood what a mouthpiece needed for specific applications—while still being suitable for most trumpet players, offering ease in extending range, comfort, and excellent projection. The Padovani Music development team brought his ideas to life, resulting in this outstanding model: FRAN RIVERO SIGNATURE - LEAD.

Description

A small, shallow V-shaped cup mouthpiece featuring a combination of rim, cup, bore, and backbore that delivers incredible projection, emphasizing higher harmonics and favoring players who need to lead sections or perform demanding passages with confidence.

Resonators and Mass (Weight)

Different designs and the optional use of a resonator change the mass (weight) of the mouthpiece or the mouthpiece + resonator setup, offering important variations in aesthetics, tone, and projection:

  • Heavier setup (mouthpiece with resonator): darker, richer, and more centered sound
  • Lighter setup (mouthpiece without resonator): more open and brighter sound

Watch Fran Rivero performing with the Lead Signature mouthpiece 👇 (minute 4:30)

Technical specifications

  • ✔️ Cup diameter: 15.88mm (0.625")
  • ✔️ Bore: 3.80 mm
  • ✔️ Backbore: Standard
  • ✔️ Cup depth: Shallow "V"
  • ✔️ Comparison reference: Schilke 13A4a
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