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Gleichweit mouthpieces are played worldwide by soloists, orchestral musicians and teachers at the world's most prestigious universities.

Jose Franch-Ballester
Jose Franch-Ballester
Soloist · UBC School of Music
“What a joy to play Gleichweit mouthpieces. I really like their warm sound, resonance, focus, consistency and response. They work very well with Legere reeds and I am loving the feeling of adding a bit of the treasured viennese sound to my set up! Big congratulations to the entire team for making this wonderful addition to the clarinet world!”

Plays the Gleichweit-B7-4 with synthetic reeds.
Matic Kuder
Matic Kuder
Berliner Philharmoniker
“I am very grateful for the wonderful Gleichweit mouthpieces and our long-standing collaboration. The precise adjustments and facings allow me to realize my tonal vision in every aspect of clarinet playing – from the easy response and smooth legato to the balance and intonation across all registers. It is always exciting and enriching to have the opportunity to try out new developments.”

Plays the Gleichweit-PA mouthpiece as well as the JG1 for E-flat clarinet.
Andraž Golob
Andraž Golob
Berliner Philharmoniker
“Gleichweit mouthpieces have accompanied me since I first started playing the German clarinet. From the very first note, I had the feeling that I could produce exactly my sound with these mouthpieces. The wide variety of facings makes it easy for everyone to find the perfect combination. Working with the Gleichweit team to adapt the mouthpiece to the player is a unique experience and incredibly valuable! That is why I play these mouthpieces on the A and Bb clarinet, as well as on the E-flat and bass clarinet!”

Plays the Gleichweit-PA for Bb clarinet and the Gleichweit-Stephan for bass clarinet.
Daniel Ottensamer
Daniel Ottensamer
Principal Clarinetist of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
“With their expertise and technical capabilities, Gleichweit is the perfect choice for clarinet mouthpieces. What I find particularly helpful is the personal attention and their ability to immediately recognize the individual needs of clarinetists and make the necessary adjustments to the mouthpiece accordingly.”

Plays the Gleichweit-DO mouthpiece, named after him.
Chad Burrow
Chad Burrow
University of Michigan · Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra
“I knew immediately that I loved my new Gleichweit mouthpiece, but I wanted to try it in every possible setting in which I regularly play. In the orchestra, in a solo setting, in chamber music, and during a recording session under the microphone the result was always the same. Gleichweit team has made a mouthpiece where the response is immediate, the tone is clear, rich, and warm, yet ringing with overtones. There is flexibility and power, while never sacrificing response or beauty. In short, Gleichweit made the perfect mouthpiece for me.”
David Griffiths
David Griffiths
Professor of Music · Melbourne Conservatorium of Music
“When I first tried a Gleichweit mouthpiece, I was genuinely stunned. The ring and resonance were unlike anything I’d experienced. It offers remarkable warmth, colour, and ease of response. Gleichweit have created something truly unique, and I’m thrilled to bring this voice into my playing.”

Plays the Gleichweit-B7-4 Bb clarinet mouthpiece.
Univ.-Prof. Gerald Pachinger
Univ.-Prof. Gerald Pachinger
Principal Clarinet Vienna Symphony
“For many years I have been playing Gleichweit mouthpieces. The incredible precision of the facings and the careful selection of materials make it so much easier for us clarinetists to realize our tonal vision – the refined response and smoothness of tone convince wind musicians, students, university students, and professional musicians alike. I look forward to our continued collaboration!”

Plays the Gleichweit-PA and PA+20 mouthpieces, named after him.
Andrea Götsch
Andrea Götsch
Clarinetist of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
Plays the Gleichweit-K-AG and K-JG5 mouthpieces with synthetic reeds.
Spyros Mourikis
Spyros Mourikis
Athens State Orchestra
“With the Gleichweit mouthpieces and barrels: powerful, homogeneous sound full of colors. A joy to play!”

Plays the Gleichweit-B11 Bb clarinet mouthpiece.
Stefanie Gardner
Stefanie Gardner
Glendale Community College, AZ
“With my Gleichweit mouthpiece, I can play with both power and sensitivity all while making a full, yet centered sound with a wide array of colors. This mouthpiece gives me the flexibility to play whichever style I want and put the pitch where I want. I have found my voice!”

Plays the Gleichweit-Stephan bass clarinet mouthpiece.
Stephan Vermeersch
Stephan Vermeersch
Soloist & Composer
“Great, really happy with those mouthpieces and barrels: this makes my life easier.”

Plays the jointly developed Gleichweit-Stephan bass clarinet mouthpiece, named after him.

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Musicians who are looking for a mouthpiece that meets their own ideas and requirements often turn to us to perfectly accommodate their sound ideas and playing possibilities. 

However, since the definition of perfection in sound and playing feel varies for each musician and can also be achieved in different ways, we not only make our mouthpieces accessible to everyone, but also offer to create mouthpieces specifically tailored to the respective musician during a consultation.

Whether you are a professional, advanced, beginner or hobby clarinetist – we want to help everyone to enjoy playing the clarinet. This pursuit of perfection together with world-famous soloists, experienced orchestral musicians or passionate amateurs is very enriching for us and gives us great pleasure.