Description
“A warm and rounded feel, easy to play and immediately comfortable
Its rounded cup gives a welcoming, steady tone. This was the very first Donat model ever released, appreciated for its natural simplicity and charm”
The real + : A simple warmth with instant comfort
• Trumpet mouthpiece
• Diameter : 16,8mm
• Cup depth : D = Medium
• Cup shape : U
• From beginner to professional
• Repertoire : Perfect for warm, versatile playing, ideal for musicians seeking a simple, pleasant, and inviting mouthpiece
• 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
“Hello Dimitri,
Thank you for all these details — it’s all very interesting to me.
Switching from the 7C to the 168D definitely triggered something for me, that’s for sure!
As for the 168D, it’s a resonant mouthpiece with texture, easy to play, offering good flexibility, very efficient, and well-suited to playing with mutes.
It’s now my favorite mouthpiece — thank you, Dimitri.
Regarding the 169E, it’s more of an experiment for me: I’ve never played on an uplifted mouthpiece before, only on deep ones like Bach 8½ or Bach 7C Artist.
These are new sensations and open up different possibilities from what I’ve experienced so far.”
Keynne Olivier – 168D
“It’s really amazing to have you, Dimitri!
It feels like everything becomes possible.”
Jean – 168D
“Your mouthpieces are of very high quality — the difference from others is immediately noticeable.
Beyond the slightly crisp Lee-style sound, I’ve noticed a clear improvement in sound response, comfort, power, note centering, and clarity in the upper register.
The Massive version even has the unexpected benefit of balancing my trumpet, which is quite heavy, and making it easier to bring to the face… Fantastic!”
Julien Leopoldes – 168D Massive
“Yes, thank you so much!
Last night I was still hitting a strong high E after an hour and a half of funk — I’ve got to say, thank you Donat Mouthpiece!!
It’s actually the first high-rim mouthpiece I’ve ever managed to play, and it’s also versatile for solos.
Thanks for your precious help.”
Guillaume Lavallard – 168D
“Hello Donat! Hope that you are well and trying to stay as virus-free as possible.
Earlier this year I purchased a 168D trumpet mouthpiece from you.
It has become my go-to mouthpiece — the wide flat rim is perfect for the all-around style that I play.
Can’t play on Bach’s anymore!”
Leland Osby – 168D
“Yesterday I picked up my 168D trumpet mouthpiece again after playing a different model for a while and I was shocked by how good it felt to play!
I just wanted to say that I appreciate your work and hopefully there’ll be an opportunity to buy another one from you down the road.
For now, I’m pretty happy with what I have though 🙂
Best of luck with your new workshop and all the best.”
Niklas Graumann – 168D
“My technique has changed a lot since I started studying seriously.
I finally turned to a 168D, which makes the upper register easier and allows for greater endurance.”
Pedro – 168D
“Dimitri one day I will make you a very short little demo with your 168D mouthpiece with which I play in a tribute to Amy Winehouse. I think it’s safe to say that your mouthpieces have a real personality. I can’t explain otherwise. But there is a very personal and different sound leg of the mouthpieces of which I will not mention the names of the brands because it is not done. The sensation is also not the same and I feel an ease and a homogeneity in the passages in each register, a precision also in the centering of the sound. Glad to have discovered your mouthpieces. As soon as I can I will dig deeper to get another one. But Cavaillon-Avignon to your place is a long way. I had brought 4-5 mouthpieces from your workshop, but it was specifically for treble or lead. There, one day I will try to type in a less specific register“. Bruno Depecker – 168D massive – 2021 Oct
“I’m very excited, the Touvron and 168D both worked better for me than any other pieces I have. it was super fun to play.” Rafa
“Hello Dmitri,
Thank you for the impeccable quality of your equipment.
You see I can’t live without it!!
Good for you »
Guillaume Lavallard
“Thanks. The 168D is a fantastic and superlative mouthpiece. I’ve never had anything like it. Maybe this is your best? I will give you a lot of publicity. It looks like part B6S1, but definitely better. More comfortable, more beautiful sound, centered, ideal for jazz. Thanks”
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]
