Description
“The 170 Alpha Classic features a relatively deep cup, providing a warm, full tone while remaining surprisingly easy to play despite its depth.
It maintains the centering and stability of the Alpha family, with a smooth, consistent airflow.
The contour offers immediate comfort, supporting a clear, supple, well-controlled line without heaviness or excessive effort.
An ideal mouthpiece for players seeking a warm, stable sound with natural ease, even in sustained passages“
The real + : A warm, deep, yet easy mouthpiece, with stability that secures the entire register
• Flugelhorn mouthpiece
• Diameter : 17mm
• Throat #13
• Cup depth : ALPHA = Deep
• Cup shape : V
• From advanced to professional level
• Standard taper fitting
• Repertoire : Perfect for classical and lyrical contexts, or any setting requiring a rounded, full, gentle tone with effortless emission despite the cup’s depth
Blank / Plating
“Classic” blank “Short” blank
Lenght : 73mm Lenght : 64mm
Shank diameter for fitting according to flugelhorn brands
Standard fitting
For Inderbinen, Taylor, Yamaha, Getzen, Benge, Blessing, Holton, Callet, Zeus, Thomann, Van Laar
“Small taper” fitting
For Bach, Courtois, Selmer, Besson, Couesnon, Leblanc
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.
Mark –
I just received the 170 Alpha — wow, it’s absolutely perfect for my Taylor Phat Puppy compact flugelhorn!
It feels like “home,” as the large-shank 170 Alpha is the only one I use on my Inderbinen Wood.
Thanks for making such great mouthpieces.
With your mouthpiece, my Phat Puppy plays more “in tune” than with the Taylor L mouthpiece made for it!
J. Peperkamp –
Today your mouthpiece arrived
I tested it and the sound is very good.
The mouthpiece is a bit lighter than the DW I had, but I think it’s more open at the end.