“A responsive and well-balanced mouthpiece, designed to deliver a warm tone without losing the precision that defines the Alpha family.
The short cup offers immediate response, quick comfort, and a smooth blow, while preserving the centered feel and stability of the 165“
The real + : A short, warm, highly responsive mouthpiece with easy emission that immediately puts the player at ease
• Flugelhorn mouthpiece
• Diameter : 16,5mm
• Throat #17
• Cup depth : ALPHA = Deep
• Cup shape : V
• From intermediate to professional level
• Standard taper fitting
• Repertoire : Ideal for musicians looking for flexibility, beautiful warmth in the mid-low register, and an easy, secure upper range
Vidéo
Do not hesitate to send us a video when you play this mouthpiece at: donatmouthpiece@gmail.com
For the video: Make a close-up on the mouthpiece at the beginning or at the end of the video / You can, if you wish, make a small comment on the mouthpiece
You will then be part of the family 🙂
Avis
“Thank you above all for your advice, your availability, your kindness, and the quality of your mouthpieces. It’s truly a pleasure to be able to buy accessories that are locally made, at a very affordable price.
I will certainly come back to you for a future purchase, for saxhorn and trumpet.”** Hélène
“I would like to congratulate you on your work, as I am truly delighted with the flugelhorn mouthpiece I purchased from you.” Tristan A. / September 2021
“Your friend makes awesome mouthpieces! I can do whatever I want with it — it feels like my notes are flying!” Julie / 12 years old
Please feel free to send us your comments when playing this mouthpiece at: donatmouthpiece@gmail.com
It is the feelings of the musicians that describe the mouthpieces in the best way.
A very big thank you in advance!
Blank / Plating
“Classic” blank “Short” blank
Lenght : 73mm Lenght : 64mm
Shank diameter for fitting according to flugelhorn brands
Standard fitting
For Inderbinen, Taylor, Yamaha, Getzen, Benge, Blessing, Holton, Callet, Zeus, Thomann, Van Laar
“Small taper” fitting
For Bach, Courtois, Selmer, Besson, Couesnon, Leblanc
Silver plating
A layer of silver is deposited on the brass.
Thanks to its good thermal conductivity, silver provides a smooth and comfortable feel on the lips.
We have chosen an exceptional plating with a thick layer of silver – 20 µm, ensuring very high quality and long-term durability.
Gold plating
A layer of pure 24-carat gold is deposited over the silver plating.
Thanks to its high thermal conductivity, gold provides a soft and warm sensation on the lips.
We have chosen an excellence plating in pure 24-carat gold, the only metal that does not oxidize over time.
Lead times
Manufacturing & Shipping Times
Home Trial Mouthpieces
Mouthpieces ordered through our Try at Home service are generally shipped within 1 to 7 business days, depending on model availability and workshop activity.
Purchasing a Mouthpiece
→ If the selected mouthpiece is marked “In Stock”, it will generally be shipped within 1 to 3 business days after your order.
→ If the selected mouthpiece is not marked “In Stock”, it will be specially manufactured for you in our workshop.
The average lead time between your order and shipment is 3 to 4 weeks.
This lead time allows us to devote the time and attention each mouthpiece deserves, ensuring the consistent level of quality we are committed to.
Our priority is not to manufacture faster, but to craft every mouthpiece with the same uncompromising level of care and precision.
Mouthpiece Customization
We also offer a wide range of customization options for your mouthpiece, including engraving, modifications to the throat, shank, rim contour, rim width, cup depth, cup shape, as well as other custom adaptations upon request.
Each customization is carried out individually in our workshop. The manufacturing lead time varies depending on the requested modifications and can be provided upon request.
Try at home
Try at Home
Test your future mouthpiece in your usual playing environment, with your own instrument and complete peace of mind.
A Unique Service Designed for Musicians
Atelier Donat is one of the few mouthpiece makers to offer a genuine Try at Home service.
This service was created to give you the opportunity to compare several mouthpieces in your real playing conditions before making your decision with confidence.
The trial fee mainly covers the round-trip shipping costs. Our goal is simply to make this service easy, accessible and affordable.
One Simple Flat Fee
The trial is offered as a flat-rate service, which is automatically applied to your shopping cart.
France: €20 (round-trip shipping included)
European Union: €25 (round-trip shipping included)
Other countries: upon request
15-Day Trial
You have 15 days, starting from the day you receive your parcel, to try your mouthpieces in your usual playing conditions.
Your trial automatically activates your 30-Day Donat Privilege Access.
You will benefit from:
5% discount on the entire catalog.
Free shipping on new mouthpiece orders (excluding trial orders).
Discounted prices if you decide to keep one or more trial mouthpieces.
Personal guidance from Dimitri, helping you choose the mouthpiece that best matches your playing.
Keep Playing While You Wait
If you order a new mouthpiece, you may keep your trial mouthpieces until your new order has been delivered.
This allows you to maintain your playing routine and familiar feel before returning the trial mouthpieces using the prepaid return label included with your parcel.
Reviews
Julie –
You make awesome mouthpieces!
I can do whatever I want with it — it feels like my notes are flying!
Hélène –
Thank you above all for your advice, your availability, your kindness, and the quality of your mouthpieces.
It’s truly a pleasure to be able to buy accessories that are locally made, at a very affordable price.
I will certainly come back to you for a future purchase, for saxhorn and trumpet
Tristan A. –
I would like to congratulate you on your work, as I am truly delighted with the flugelhorn mouthpiece I purchased from you
Julie –
You make awesome mouthpieces!
I can do whatever I want with it — it feels like my notes are flying!
Hélène –
Thank you above all for your advice, your availability, your kindness, and the quality of your mouthpieces.
It’s truly a pleasure to be able to buy accessories that are locally made, at a very affordable price.
I will certainly come back to you for a future purchase, for saxhorn and trumpet
Tristan A. –
I would like to congratulate you on your work, as I am truly delighted with the flugelhorn mouthpiece I purchased from you