Gleichweit Mouthpieces & Barrels

Shinsuke Hashimoto EN

Boehm- system Shinsuke Hashimoto Shinsuke Hashimoto was born in Kagawa, Japan. While still a student, he first became a member of the SIENA Wind Orchestra and later served as principal clarinetist with the Hiroshima Symphony Orchestra. In 1995, he received a scholarship from the Rotary Foundation and continued his studies at the Lübeck University of […]

Kumiko Koga EN

Boehm- system Kumiko Koga In the summer of 2021, I first discovered Gleichweit mouthpieces. At the time, I was struggling with intonation issues and an overly harsh sound in the upper register with my previous mouthpieces. Since then, I’ve tried various models and now play the BW 9-6 (Transparent Edition) as well as the B […]

Kazuki Watanabe EN

Boehm- system Kazuki Watanabe Gleichweit mouthpieces are truly outstanding products – they combine sound quality, resistance, playing feel, and control at the highest level. One small downside is the wide selection of different models, which can make the decision a bit difficult. Nevertheless, it’s a great pleasure, as this variety offers the opportunity to find […]

Matic Kuder EN

German- system Matic Kuder I am very grateful for the excellent mouthpieces by Johannes Gleichweit and our long-standing collaboration. The precise facings and adjustments allow me to realize my tonal concept in all areas of clarinet playing – from easy response and smooth legato to balance and intonation across all registers. It is always exciting […]

Reinhard Wieser EN

German- system Reinhard Wieser    Johannes Gleichweit’s mouthpieces have represented the highest standard in every respect for me for decades. I truly appreciate the sound, responsiveness, and balance of his mouthpieces. Our collaboration over many years has been a great pleasure, and there are always new innovations to explore. Whether wood or synthetic, Johannes Gleichweit […]

Jazmin Szurcsik EN

Böhm-System Jazmin Szurcsik   “To bring my musical ideas to life, I trust in mouthpieces from Gleichweit. Their unique combination of sensitivity, expertise, and precision allows me to express myself freely and consistently brings out the best in my playing. The exceptional quality, expert craftsmanship, and personalized support make Gleichweit mouthpieces truly stand out—whether you’re […]

Antonio Tinelli EN

Boehm- system Antonio Tinelli   “I was very impressed with the Gleichweit mouthpiece. Softness, timbre, coloratura and balance between the registers are just some of the qualities that you can immediately feel and that you can no longer do without. The variety of openings allows you to find the one that best suits your needs. […]

Michele Zukovsky EN

German- system Michele Zukovsky ”Gleichweit has gifted the clarinet world an exceptional mouthpiece—one that offers remarkable expressiveness and a beautifully refined tone.”     https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-pFwX6K1WE

Henry Caceres EN

Böhm-System Henry Caceres “The Gleichweit  mouth piece is the ONE mouth piece that I was looking for several years. its sound is beautiful, not too dark, not too bright. I don’t have to do any extra effort or adjustment on my embouchure to make it work perfect!  Its Intonation is very consistent throughout the entire […]

Kazuo Fujii EN

Böhm-System Kazuo Fujii Kazuo Fujii is one of Japan’s leading clarinetists and has tirelessly dedicated himself to expanding the possibilities of the clarinet and classical music. He studied at the Kunitachi College of Music, where he graduated with the highest honors and was awarded the Takeoka Prize. At the 41st Japan Music Competition, he received […]