{"id":15923,"date":"2026-03-09T11:34:03","date_gmt":"2026-03-09T10:34:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.donat-mouthpiece.com\/?page_id=15923"},"modified":"2026-03-24T11:41:09","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T10:41:09","slug":"piccolo","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.donat-mouthpiece.com\/en\/piccolo\/","title":{"rendered":"Piccolo"},"content":{"rendered":"

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PICCOLO MOUTHPIECES<\/h3>\n

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\nThe piccolo trumpet<\/strong> is an extremely demanding instrument, mastered by only a small number of musicians capable of controlling its intonation, precision, and stability<\/strong>.
\nIt requires a perfectly controlled attack<\/strong>, a disciplined air column, and a centered approach that leaves no room for approximation. Few instruments demand such finesse of playing \u2014 and few musicians are truly able to draw out its full potential.<\/p>\n

Our piccolo mouthpieces<\/strong> are designed to support this level of precision:
\nthey offer immediate response, absolute stability in the upper register, and clear articulation<\/strong>, allowing the player to maintain control even in the most exposed passages.
\nEach model has been developed to provide a centered, precise and balanced sound<\/strong>, while preserving a comfortable playing feel<\/strong> that helps the musician sustain their performance.<\/p>\n

Whether for a trumpet-shank piccolo<\/strong> or a cornet-shank piccolo<\/strong>, our mouthpieces are designed for those who wish to play a rare, demanding and deeply noble instrument<\/strong>.
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Choosing your mouthpiece<\/h3><\/div><\/div>[vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_column_text css=””]
\nChoosing a mouthpiece means finding the right balance between diameter, cup, throat, and mass<\/strong>.
\nTo support musicians in this choice, we have gathered several simple reference points, each explained in a dedicated section.<\/p>\n

You can therefore:<\/p>\n

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

These elements will guide you toward the model that best matches your playing style, sound aesthetic, and way of shaping the vibration<\/strong>.
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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 165<\/strong> therefore corresponds to 16.5 mm<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The 165 D<\/a> – Roundness in the upper register<\/p>\n

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Thge 168 D<\/a> – A mouthpiece that offers precision<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The 165 D (soprano variant)<\/strong> \u2014 An easy and precise<\/strong> mouthpiece for soprano<\/p>\n

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The 167 D – An easy-to-play mouthpiece<\/strong> for players who master their instrument<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The 171 D – A mouthpiece with an ultra-precise attack<\/strong><\/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 allow us 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<\/strong>, 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<\/strong> and the DONAT sonic identity<\/strong>.
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OUR RATES<\/h3><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

Piccolo mouthpieces<\/p>\n

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Polished brass<\/p>\n

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99\u20ac,<\/p>\n

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Silver-plated<\/p>\n

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159\u20ac,<\/p>\n

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\u00a0Gold-plated<\/p>\n

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260\u20ac<\/p>\n

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