“A soft, full tone with a rounded colour that naturally envelops the sound. Its cup gives a broad harmonic spread, ideal for calm phrases and expressive playing, while remaining present enough to keep a rich tone across the register”
The real + : Immediate comfort and a beautiful tone — a soft, colourful sound perfect for mid-register work, lyrical playing, and creating a nuanced atmosphere
• Trumpet mouthpiece
• Diameter : 16,7mm
• Cup depth : A / équivalent C for cornet = very deep
• Cup shape : U
• From advanced to professional level
• Repertoire : Well suited for ballads, lyrical pieces, expressive passages, and intimate settings — anywhere a sense of softness, depth, and sensitivity 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 🙂
Review
“My beautiful trumpet mouthpiece (167C) arrived three days ago. It has a very beautiful, round sound when played softly, but it can also project — somewhere between Miles and Chet.
Playing a smaller mouthpiece is an interesting discipline: if you blow too hard, you can cut off the air. It will take me a little time to relax more, which is good for my playing.
I’m truly delighted with your lovely mouthpieces, and very happy to have discovered Donat — I must come and see you one day. Thank you so much for all your help.”** Johnny Stirling / 167C
**“I received the 167C this morning and was able to make a thorough comparison with the Yamaha I had been using until yesterday. The cup is slightly wider and deeper, with a slightly narrower but flatter rim. The throat is the same (3.90 mm).
The response is just as easy as with the 169C — you think the note and it comes out instantly, with a perfect attack, without effort. The sound is exactly what’s needed for a rotary-valve trumpet, with a less tiring response.
Once again, bravo for these mouthpieces!”** Joël Eymard / 167C
“The weekend allowed me to fully appreciate the 167C Massive, which perfectly completes the palette of tone colors and dynamics. Always comfortable, intuitive, and precise — an incomparable softness! Bravo and thank you!!!” Nicolas / 167C Massive / December 2021
“Thank you for the mouthpiece — it is magnificent. What a privilege to still be able to have a high-quality, human exchange. See you soon, perhaps at your place!” Georges Henner
“This is an excellent mouthpiece: it is very easy to play, and the sound comes out naturally. It also provides a great balance between jazz and classical music. This mouthpiece is fantastic.
I recently changed trumpets and now play a Bach 180 with a 25 bell, the same model as Chet Baker. With the 167 mouthpiece, it’s a perfect match. I’ve played in many concerts recently, and using the 167 was very comfortable throughout all performances.”
JK
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]
