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SAXHORN MOUTHPIECES<\/h3>\n

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\nThe saxhorn family<\/strong> requires mouthpieces capable of offering warmth, roundness and precision<\/strong>, while respecting the instrument\u2019s natural flexibility.
\nThe DONAT saxhorn range<\/strong> has been designed to support musicians in this search for balance: controlled depth, comfortable response, accurate projection and stability across all registers.<\/p>\n

Each mouthpiece has been developed to allow fluid and expressive playing<\/strong>, with a full and homogeneous sound<\/strong> \u2014 whether for wind bands, brass ensembles, or more solo contexts<\/strong>.
\nA focused yet demanding collection<\/strong>, dedicated to the musicality and versatility of saxhorn players<\/strong>.
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Choosing your mouthpiece<\/h3><\/div><\/div>[vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

Choosing a mouthpiece means finding the right balance between diameter, cup, throat and mass<\/strong>.
To support musicians in this choice, we have gathered several simple reference points, each explained in a dedicated section.<\/p>\n

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You can therefore:<\/p>\n

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\u2013 choose your diameter<\/strong>, according to your natural comfort and your playing goals;
\u2013 choose your cup<\/strong>, to adjust your register, sound volume and the sensation of density in the lips;
\u2013 choose your plating<\/strong>, according to your feeling in contact with the metal and the level of maintenance you prefer;
\u2013 consult the cup information<\/strong>, to understand depths from B to F<\/strong> and their impact on the register;
\u2013 consult the mass information<\/strong>, which influences stability, precision and the way the mouthpiece responds;
\u2013 read our advice on playing your mouthpiece<\/strong>, to obtain a free, regular and comfortable vibration<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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These elements will guide you toward the model that best matches your playing style, sound aesthetic and way of shaping the vibration<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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The models<\/h3><\/div><\/div>[vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

The name of the models refers directly to the inner diameter size<\/strong>: the 186<\/strong> therefore corresponds to 18.6 mm<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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The 186<\/a> – A relatively deep mouthpiece<\/p>\n

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The 189<\/a> – A mouthpiece for a full sound<\/p>\n

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The 191<\/a> – A round and stable mouthpiece<\/p>\n

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Custom mouthpieces<\/h3><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css=””]
\nDONAT<\/strong> is one of the very few workshops capable of offering true custom work<\/strong>. This demanding expertise is built on years of research, prototypes, and collaborations with musicians of all levels.<\/p>\n

It is important to clarify that the DONAT workshop never makes copies<\/strong>: we do not reproduce mouthpieces from other brands, and we do not attempt to \u201cimitate\u201d external models. When a musician wishes to approach a particular sensation or aesthetic, the workshop guides them toward personalized work built exclusively from DONAT models<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Custom work is therefore not a blank starting point<\/strong>, nor the reconstruction of an existing model. It is a controlled variation<\/strong>, based on the acoustic stability of the catalogue. Starting from a specific model, we may adjust a rim, refine a cup depth, modify the cup\u2013backbore combination, adapt a throat or a mass. These are subtle workshop gestures<\/strong>, precise adjustments that cannot be achieved through simple imitation.<\/p>\n

To guarantee this balance, every custom project begins with a Premium Trial<\/strong>. The musician first chooses several catalogue models that approach their intention. These trials make it possible to identify what works, what should be preserved, and what needs to be adjusted.<\/p>\n

Only after this stage can the workshop create a custom model<\/strong> \u2014 work built on real playing sensations, not on an abstract idea or a requested copy.<\/p>\n

The DONAT custom approach<\/strong> exists only because the workshop possesses:<\/p>\n

\u2013 a large and coherent catalogue<\/strong>,
\n\u2013 a refined understanding of acoustic balances<\/strong>,
\n\u2013 rare craftsmanship and in-house manufacturing<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

This is the rarity we wish to preserve: personalized work that remains faithful<\/strong>, respecting both the musician\u2019s vibration and the DONAT sonic identity<\/strong>.
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OUR RATES<\/h3><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

Saxhorn mouthpieces<\/p>\n

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Polished brass<\/p>\n

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109\u20ac,<\/p>\n

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Silver-plated<\/p>\n

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175\u20ac,<\/p>\n

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\u00a0Gold-plated<\/p>\n

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270\u20ac<\/p>\n

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