THE 169 C3 Massive

Review

I’ve just received my Donat 169 C3 mouthpiece. Thank you — it’s perfect.”
Jean-Marc – 169C3 Massive

“Well received and tried right away: super comfortable, excellent, beautiful, and the feel is fabulous.
I previously had a Lotus, and this one, besides being easier to play and offering a more focused, more refined sound, is also much softer and more pleasant on the lips.
It’s gorgeous, it pops — in short, I’m thrilled!
Wishing you the best with your wonderful creations.”**
Thierry Cladères

“Thanks again for your advice, your patience, and your remarkable craftsmanship :)”
Pierre

“The 169C3 really feels like a slipper — and that’s without even mentioning the sound…”
Julien T.

“Your 169C3 suits me perfectly.
I now have more ease and endurance, and after 30 years with my Bach Megatone 1½C, I’ve finally found the right mouthpiece.”
Didier Naujok

“Choosing between the 169C3 and the Flow was difficult.
Both give a soft, velvety sound, but I chose the 169C3 for its richer tone and the unique feeling of total freedom it gives — improvising without thinking, just letting the notes come.
No need for control, you’re simply in the music.
The ease of play truly serves the sound. Thank you again!”**
Julien

“Perfect — I’m going to order the 169C3, it really suits me!”
Guillaume

“Thanks to your advice, I’ve rediscovered wonderful sensations with my instrument.”
Christelle

“I’m really happy! I rehearsed last night — it was great.
Even at the end of the session, playing Earth, Wind & Fire, it was still holding up perfectly.
A huge thank you, and congratulations again for your work — I’m glad to spread the word around me.”
Frédéric Azouaou

“It’s the first time I’ve felt a mouthpiece as an ally and an extension of myself.
My preference was already for the 169, and you confirmed my choice.”
Christelle

“A killer mouthpiece — really, the 169 C3 is perfect for me.”
J. Desrousseaux

“The 169C3 Massive is perfect for Big Band playing!
Great response, brilliant and powerful, with excellent efficiency and no fatigue.”
N. Boéri

“Thank you for your attentiveness.
Your know-how is precious.”
C.

“I’ve been playing a Donat mouthpiece for two years now — the 169C3 — and I absolutely love it.
It suits me perfectly for classical orchestra and even small-group jazz.”
Théo

“Thank you, Dimitri, for designing the 169C3 — it’s pure joy!”
Fabrice

“Aloha Dim,
I received the mouthpiece some time ago but couldn’t play until today due to oral surgery.
What a gift to try your mouthpiece! The intonation is incredibly accurate, and the sound is wonderful.
The long Monette journey is over.”
Myoshin – 169C3 Massive

“This 169 C3 Massive is amazing!
It feels and sounds fantastic — the core of the sound gets a boost, and the upper register feels easier without compromising the low end.
One of the best mouthpieces I’ve ever owned.
Incredible work and craftsmanship.”
E. Michaelsen – 169C3 Massive

“Coming back to share news about my December purchase — it’s beautiful, such a pleasure to play, and incredibly comfortable.
Thanks again for your advice, and congratulations on your outstanding work.”
Jérôme Bondaz

“Yes, it’s really beautiful — thank you from the bottom of my heart, it’s exactly what I wanted!”
A. Bouali

“Hello,
I bought a 169C3 mouthpiece from you. After a short adaptation period, I’m very happy with it.
I’d love your advice for a flugelhorn mouthpiece next.”
Georges

“I’ll buy the 169C3 for the trumpet (Massive, silver finish) — it’s an excellent mouthpiece.
I’ll also get the 168FL for flugelhorn, also in silver — compared to my Bach 1½C FL, it’s softer and more subtle.”
J. Zazzron

“I ordered a 169C3 from Thomann — it plays great!
Focused sound, and it feels more efficient than my Monette Prana pieces.”
Andreas U. – 169C3 Massive

“Hello Dimitri, thanks a lot.
I played the 169C3 Massive yesterday without any preparation at a Broadway show rehearsal in Munich.
Immediate response, solid core, no loss of intonation — simply a great mouthpiece!”
Andreas – 169C3 Massive

“I received two of your trumpet mouthpieces today: the Donat Touvron-D Massive and the Donat 169 C3 Massive (ordered from Thomann).
Beautiful clear sound, extremely comfortable, with great articulation and intonation.”
Jaroslaw Sokal

“The Massive 169C3 is perfect for Big Band!
Brilliant, powerful, and incredibly responsive — ideal with my Vincent Bach 180 ML 25R 43G.”
N. Boéri

“Thank you for making a great trial set for me.
Finding your work has been the best thing that could happen to me as a player.
I can’t play others anymore — I always come back to yours.”
J.

“Thank you for your attention.
Your expertise is precious.”
C.

“I’ve been playing a Donat mouthpiece for two years now — the 169C3 — and I love it!
Perfect for classical orchestra and even jazz in small ensembles.”
Théo

“Thank you, Dimitri, for designing the 169C3 — it’s a joy!
Wishing you a wonderful holiday season.”
Fabrice