Gleichweit Mouthpieces & Barrels

Andraz Golob

German- system Andraz Golob Berlin Philharmonic “The mouthpieces by Johannes Gleichweit have been with me since the beginning of my journey with the German clarinet. From the very first note, I felt that I could produce exactly my desired sound with these mouthpieces. The variety of facings makes it easy for everyone to find the […]

Univ.-Prof. Mag. Alexander Neubauer

German-system Univ.-Prof. Mag. Alexander Neubauer Vienna Symphony Orchestra For clarinetists, the mouthpiece is a particularly essential factor, and it is immensely important not only to perfectly replicate different facings but also to continuously develop them further and adapt to changing conditions. For example, if the cut of a reed changes, the mouthpiece must be adjusted […]

Alex Ladstätter

German- system Alex Ladstätter Vienna Philharmonic orchestra “For more than 15 years, I have been playing mouthpieces by Johannes Gleichweit, and I am still very happy and satisfied with them. I especially appreciate the incredibly warm and rounded sound of my personal mouthpiece, which allows for very precise articulation. With it, I can produce different […]

Univ.-Prof. Gerald Pachinger

German- system Univ.-Prof. Gerald Pachinger Principal clarinet- Vienna Symphony Orchestra “For many years, I have been playing (exclusively) mouthpieces by Johannes Gleichweit. Thanks to the incredible precision of the facings and the careful selection of materials, it has become much easier for us clarinetists to realize our tonal concepts. The response and smoothness of the […]

Andrea Götsch

German- system Andrea Götsch Vienna Philharmonic orchestra I am infinitely grateful to Johannes – with passion, precision, and care, he dedicates himself to his craft, or rather, his artwork, and is always striving to push development even further while continuously responding to the individual wishes of his customers. Thanks to his sensitivity to sound, love […]

Matthias Schorn

German-System Matthias Schorn Principal clarinet- Vienna Philharmonic orchestra “I play mouthpieces by Johannes Gleichweit out of conviction and am grateful for Hannes’ enthusiasm and tireless spirit of research! Together, starting from the basic curve ‘Hi7’ of my teacher Hans Hindler, we were able to develop the ‘Schorn Series’ through small modifications, which suits me and […]

Jules Baeten

Böhm-System Jules Baeten Philzuid philharmonie The model 8 strikes the perfect balance between depth and brilliance in its sound, maintaining a captivating warmth while avoiding excessive brightness. Its rich tonality effortlessly blends with other instruments, yet its focused projection ensures clarity and presence throughout any concert hall. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFVvrkHDiuk

Jin Sung Moon

Böhm-System Jin Sung Moon Harbin Symphony Orchestra in China

Igor Františák

Böhm-System Igor Františák Professor at the Faculty of Arts of University of Ostrava I have been playing Gleichweit mouthpieces for many years. I always appreciated the precision of the production. But what I especially admire is the freedom they provide me while playing. A wide range of harmonics completely meets my sound criteria: the warm […]

Anastasia Schmidlin

Böhm-System Anastasia Schmidlin Lucerne University/ Ensemble Dissolution I really enjoy playing my Gleichweit BW11 mouthpiece! It offers a wide range of possibilities in sound and articulation, with perfectly balanced registers. The mouthpiece gives me a healthy playing experience, allowing me to play for hours. It has also helped me become more aware of what’s happening […]