Description
“A rich, deep tone with smooth airflow and steady hold
The A cup gives the sound natural width and a warm presence across the full range“
The real + : A rich tone that keeps substance in every note
• Cornet mouthpiece
• Diameter : 16,3mm
• Throat #16
• Cup depth : A = Deep
• Cup shape : light V
• Repertoire : suited for classical cornet, lyrical melodies, and any playing that needs warmth, breadth, and stable tone
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 🙂
Blank / Plating
“Classic” blank “Massive” blank “Short” blank
Length : 59mm Length : 59mm Length : 54mm
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.
Additional Options
Customize your trial :
Your Benefits
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.
François Dingreville –
Thank you for sending the mouthpieces, which I received this Monday.
After a successful test, I’ll be ordering the 163A, which is outstanding in every respect:
– projection
– comfort
– sound quality
– ease of play
– and a very nice design, especially with the short shank!
You truly create dreams!
Thank you for your advice and excellent service — I’ll be sure to tell people about your work, especially since it’s #MadeInMontBlanc.
Ilkka Nurminen –
I’ve been using the Short Shank 163A for a couple of months now, mostly in a brass band setting — rehearsals, concerts, and church services.
For me and my cornet, it’s easily the best-fitting mouthpiece I’ve ever played.
Comfortable rim, easier to play, better endurance and slotting — my chops last longer, my air lasts longer, and I don’t get tired as quickly.
My articulation has improved, and I can shape the sound more freely.
A professional friend who heard me switch between the Donat and a Denis Wick 5 immediately said the intonation was better with the Donat — I agree.
This mouthpiece is a fine balance of all design aspects, and it’s now my main, No. 1 cornet mouthpiece.
I’m truly grateful for this excellent piece.
Thank you, Dimitri!
Ilkka Nurminen –
I think the mouthpiece is very well designed and plays beautifully.
The weight/dimension balance is excellent — response and ease of play are better than any mouthpiece I’ve had before.
The tone is even across all registers, stable in the low range, and the manufacturing and packaging are truly first-class.
It feels like this is exactly the kind of mouthpiece I was looking for!
I’m happy and grateful, and I’m going to play it tonight in my brass band.