Playing your mouthpiece Donat mouthpieces are the result of more than ten years of research. Their design is based on advanced technical expertise, but also on a deep reflection on the true role of the mouthpiece in a musician’s playing. Understanding this approach helps musicians better grasp their mouthpiece, and more broadly the relationship they…
CHOOSE – YOUR PLATING Feeling on the lips Gold platingGold warms up very quickly on contact with the lips.It provides a very soft and warm sensation, appreciated for comfort and continuity in playing.Its surface is unalterable: it does not oxidize and does not change over time. Silver platingSilver offers a very smooth surface, promoting natural…
CHOOSE – YOUR BLANK The shape of a blank is never a fixed choice.It influences response, feeling, stability, and the relationship to effort, and it may respond differently depending on the playing context, the musician’s condition, or the musical situation. Some shapes favor ease, responsiveness, or brilliance, while others bring greater stability, density, or control.These…
CHOOSE – YOUR BLANK The shape of a blank is never a fixed choice.It influences response, feeling, stability, and the relationship to effort, and it may respond differently depending on the playing context, the musician’s condition, or the musical situation. Some shapes favor ease, responsiveness, or brilliance, while others bring greater stability, density, or control.These…
Do you appreciate independent brands, born from passion and craftsmanship?Donat is a French brand created by a musician, for musicians.Our mouthpieces are made in France, played around the world, and supported by artists who share the same pursuit of sound and high standards. Above all, we are looking for human partnerships — music stores, distributors,…
FITTING MOUTHPIECE / HORN Even if the factors of instruments adopted a common standard for the receiver, the diameter of the receiver vary from one manufacturer to another for the flugelhorn. We offer 2 types of shank depending on the brand of your flugelhorn. The Donat shank – (by défault) For Inderbinen, Taylor, Yamaha, Getzen,…
CHOOSE – YOUR CUP DIAMETERDIAMETER257 A260 ADIAMETER Choose a smaller size if you need endurance. Size feel may also vary depending on rim shape and inner rim radius. 257 A Denis Wick 5 – versatile – intermediate to professional 260 A Denis Wick 4 – big sound – advanced to professional Donat design: the larger…
CHOOSE – YOUR CUP DIAMETERDIAMETER257260DIAMETER Choose a smaller size if you need endurance. Size feel may also vary depending on rim shape and inner rim radius. 257 Denis Wick 5 – versatile – intermediate to professional 260 Denis Wick 4 – big sound – advanced to professional Donat design: the larger the diameter chosen, the…
CHOOSE – YOUR CUP DIAMETERDIAMETER251252253DIAMETER Choose a smaller size if you need endurance. Size feel may also vary depending on rim shape and inner rim radius. 251 small Bach 6-1/2 – endurance + high notes – beginner to professional 252 Bach 6-1/2 – endurance – beginner to professional 253 large Bach 6-1/2 – round sound …
CHOOSE – YOUR CUP DIAMETERDIAMETER178186189191DIAMETER Choose a smaller size if you need endurance. Size feel may also vary depending on rim shape and inner rim radius. 178 Denis Wick 4 – beginner to professional 186 Bach 7 – beginner to professional 189 Bach 6 – intermediate to professional 191 large Bach 6 – advanced to…
