Gleichweit Mouthpieces & Barrels

Cathal Killen

Böhm-System Cathall Killeen I heard a great mentor and colleague, Oleg Shebeta Dragan, playing these mouthpieces and was impressed with the clarity of tone and “halo” of sound audible from the back of the concert hall. I’ve now switched to the 11-2 on Bb and model 19 on Bass clarinet, and both offer easy emission, stable intonation and […]

Pedro Afonso Minhava Reis

German- system Pedro Afonso Minhava Reis Radio-Symphonieorchester Vienna I have been playing Gleichweit mouthpieces since I started with the German clarinet. The mouthpiece allows me to find the perfect balance between the richness and purity of tone, making it ideal for everything from classical to contemporary music. Not only does the mouthpiece enhance articulation clarity, […]

Christoph Zimper

German- system Univ. Prof. Mag. Christoph Zimper University for music- MDW, Vienna I am always amazed at how Johannes Gleichweit’s mouthpieces continue to set new standards time and time again over the years.   It is thanks to his dedication and innovation that the sound of the Viennese clarinet enjoys such high international recognition. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9h1OTJsxCUY

Andreas Schablas

German- system Univ. Prof. Mag. Andreas Schablas Bayerische Staatsoper | University Mozarteum Salzburg I have been playing on Johannes Gleichweit’s mouthpieces for many years, and they have become an essential part of my personal development as a clarinetist and musician.   His products are of the highest quality and offer exceptional consistency. There is a […]

Thomas Holzmann

German- system Thomas Holzmann Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin Never before has a mouthpiece adapted to my playing as seamlessly as the new ‘TH’ model. It offers even articulation across all registers, perfect air intake—especially in legato—and an elegant, well-balanced sound. I couldn’t be happier! Thank you, dear Johannes, for your innovative development in this field—chapeau!  

Fabian Dirr

German-system Prof. Fabian Dirr Dresdner Philharmonie Johannes Gleichweit impresses with his friendliness, expertise, reliability, and his ability to recognize the needs of his customers.    His mouthpieces are outstanding in both response and sound. What is truly unique is the consistency in the reproduction of his mouthpieces. You can fully rely on each one playing […]

Helmut Wiener

German- system Helmut Wiener Tonkünstler-Orchester Niederösterreich Our long-standing collaboration is invaluable to me. You approach every request, no matter how individual, with an open and non-judgmental attitude and bring it to life with the utmost expertise and precision.   You listen and understand even the most intricate concerns – this makes working with you so […]

Helmut Hödl

Deutsches-System Mag. Helmut Hödl Volksoper Vienna | Joseph-Haydn Konservatorium Eisenstadt I have been playing on mouthpiece facings by Johannes Gleichweit for 20 years now. We have known each other since our studies, and I appreciate him as an outstanding clarinetist who has always been deeply committed to the sound of the Viennese clarinet. He knows […]

Mag. Kurt Mörth

German- system Mag. Kurt Mörth Graz Philharmonic Orchestra | Oper Graz I have been playing on Johannes Gleichweit’s mouthpieces for years because they provide me with both security and stability. Regardless of whether you use them with cane or synthetic reeds, they offer excellent balance in both sound and intonation. Additionally, Johannes’s great personality and […]