“A soft and round tone with a full, even colour The round cup brings natural warmth and easy airflow, ideal for a steady, centred sound across the register”
The real + : A naturally round tone that feels comfortable and consistent
• Trumpet mouthpiece
• Diameter : 16,9mm
• Cup depth : C = Medium
• Cup shape : U
•From advanced to professional
• Repertoire : Well suited for classical playing, steady lines, lyrical work, and any setting where a round, traditional sound is desired
• Throat #23
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
“I’m totally behind what’s written above. I have 2 Donat mouthpieces here, the Touvron model and the 169C. I mainly played with the Touvron and I’m totally in love with this mouthpiece; sound, intonation, endurance, I just can’t imagine playing with another mouthpiece than this one. The 169C is also a great classical mouthpiece with a large full sound and awesome intonation.” Karel
“Pleasant feeling after a rehearsal and a working session with a Donat 169 C massive blank, precision, sound, flexibility etc … Everything is there !! It remains to be seen in time …. Thank you for this loan !!! To be continued……..” Jerome
“Hello, the 169C mouthpiece has arrived. Super nice piece. I ask for information if possible. It will take me some time to get used to it. Looks much darker to me than Bach 3c- Rim is fantastic, very comfortable. »
“I will keep the mouthpiece after these few weeks of testing. The sound is round, powerful and it is very comfortable. Too bad I didn’t try it before. Thank you for this quality of mouthpiece and your sympathy. Next investment may be a flugelhorn mouthpiece, but not right away. Bests ” Frederic
“I play on a 16C It is versatile on trumpet and piccolo”
Jean Paul
“Once you find your reference, Donat mouthpieces are pure marvels in terms of comfort and precision, you have the impression of playing another trumpet, for me it is the 169c”
“I played in 1/4 C Bach and since I got the 169C Nothing to see comfortable top” Ced Trp
«Buenos días..he comprado la 169 c y es una buena boquilla »
Francisco A. / 169C Massive / 2021August
“The 169C I’ve been using for almost four years is truly perfect for my B♭ trumpet.”
Joël – 169C
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
• Standard blank
• Total lenght : 87mm (standard blank)
• Total weight : about 95g
• Throat #25
-Massive- blank
• Total lenght : 80mm
• Short shank → Better pressure lips control → More endurance
• Total weight : about 110g
• Throat #23
-Light- blank
• Total lenght : 80mm
• Short shank → Better pressure lips control → More endurance
• Total weight : about 85g
• Throat #25
-Tulip- blank
• Total lenght : 80mm
• Short shank → Better pressure lips control → More endurance
• Total weight : about 115g
• Throat #25
-Heavy- blank
• Total lenght : 80mm
• Heavy blank → drakened the sound
• Total weight : about 175g
• Throat #23
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.
