“An open, responsive tone with quick attack and smooth airflow The F cup provides natural ease in the upper range while maintaining solid center stability“
The real + : Fast response and effortless precision
• Trumpet mouthpiece
• Diameter : 16,3mm
• Cup depth : F / Very shallow
• Cup shape : U
• From advanced to professional level
• Repertoire : Perfect for lead, jazz, or any setting requiring brightness and agility, while preserving a full, stable core
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 🙂
Review
“I chose the 163F Gold model, and I’m very satisfied with my purchase. I can already see a real improvement in my playing thanks to this new mouthpiece. Thank you for all the guidance and advice you’ve provided. The build quality is flawless, and it’s clear that I’ll be recommending you to my fellow musicians. I’m proud to play a French “Made in Donat” mouthpiece.”
Vincent Cabot — February 2023
“I tested the 163F mouthpiece — it truly does you credit! I’ve never been able to reach the high register so easily. I never thought I’d one day move away from my trusted Schilke mouthpieces.”
Pascal Poissonet
“My favorites were the DOE and the 163F, but I finally chose the 163F. I tried to feel each mouthpiece without any bias, and it’s true — that raised cup really works well!”
Alphonse Armant
“Hi Dim,
I like to acknowledge receipt of the 163F.
A very well executed piece.
And fast service, great packaging as well.
Looks are stunning. Best piece I have in that department.
Sizewise, spot on.
Comfortable rim as well, easy to play a lead book.
Great stuff about the maker’s magic 🙂
It works as it should, or at least as I expected – a very robust piece that will work fine for a lead book or in a bigband section.
The way it handles my airstream is excellent, rim is comfortable but not too flat or wide.
The whole setup of blank, throat, and backbore works amazingly well for this shallow, smallish cup. I think in the old tradition 163 is somewhere around Bach 7, and that Bach is way too small and uncomfortable for me. Your 163F feels comfortably large enough but yet small and efficient.”
Willem B. / 163F / 2021August
“A little less greedy but it remains a mouthpiece to go up in the high register against E on the last session with hold and well opened. My average bore of trumpet makes it possible to control this ardor and flexibility well. I really felt the potential and while being less tired that’s it I managed to put my Selmer 3S mouthpiece thank you Donat! » Sebastien S. LA 163F
“Hello,
I had already taken one from you and I am very happy with what you offer as a mouthpiece. » Philip
” Hello,
Your mouthpieces are really great, bravo
I would like to keep the test models while waiting for the receipt of the new mouthpieces »Fred ferlay 2022oct
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.
Shipping Time
→ If the chosen mouthpiece appears to be “in stock” (as in the image opposite), it will be shipped to you between 1 and 3 working days following your order.
→If the chosen mouthpiece does not appear to be “in stock” (as in the image opposite), it will take an average of 4 weeks.
When the mouthpiece is not in stock, we will make it for you in our workshop within 2-3 working days of your order.
It will then be sent to our silversmith – aurifier. Upon receipt of this, its deadline for carrying out its tackle varies between 10 and 15 days. We chose to collaborate with this plater for the very high quality of his work. Like us, he works each piece by hand (polishing / plating / brightening). After his work, he sends the mouthpiece back to us and we in turn send it to you. For this finest of work and for all these short back and forth, it takes an average of 4 weeks between ordering and expedition.
“Custom” mouthpiece
Association “cup/blank” not offered on the online store or “-design- your mouthpiece” : postage 8 weeks after order
Deadline for sending “Try at home” mouthpieces
For “try at home” parcel: shipping within 15 working days.
*Raw brass for loan to try
STEP 1
Select the mouthpieces(s) that you wish to try and choose the plating – raw brass for loan to try brass –
3 mouthpieces maximum (beyond the order cannot be validated)
Pay and confirm your order. / rtial: €5 per mouthpiece, indicative amount used to calculate round-trip shipping costs, applied on a decreasing scale depending on the number of mouthpieces.
STEP 2
Following your order, you will very quickly receive the test mouthpieces at home. You can – feel – ♥ them
and ring them for 20 days.
STEP 3
After 10 days, return the package of test mouthpieces by sticking the pre-paid return label that will have been provided to you. That’s it !
* Available in almost every country in the world ! If the test is not available in your country, after entering your address, you will not be offered a delivery method 🙁 sorry
[YOU MAY KEEP ONE OR MORE BRASS MOUTHPIECE(S) BY ORDERING THE DESIRED MODEL WITH BRASS FINISH AND APPLYING THE PROVIDED PROMO CODE]
