Artists.

Lucas José Manuel Fernández

Lucas José Manuel Fernández
Professor of Euphonium Universidad Nacional de Colombia and Besson artist

During my career I have played with several mouthpieces and I can say that this K&G mouthpiece is incredible, the comfort that I feel on my lips with this mouthpiece is unique, its sound is very warm and centered, the registers are very balanced, it has helped me a lot with the resistance.

Playing as a soloist, in Symphonic Band, Brass Band, Symphonic Orchestra or with my WIND HOLZ DUO (Violin and Euphonium) is no problem at all, this mouthpiece works perfect and makes a tremendous team with my Besson Prestige GOLD LACQUERED Euphonium 2052-8G, you get a high quality sound and tuning.

I have the complete set, very resistant leather case, Silver Buzzer (very useful for lip and mouthpiece work) and Mouthpiece.

Without hesitation I highly recommend this mouthpiece, it’s a real hit!

Paul Borg

Paul Borg
Principal Tuba of Malta Philharmonic Orchestra

K&G Mouthpieces are truly amazing.Clarity, sonority and richness of sound are the main characteristics of these superb mouthpieces.They have an incredible response in all registers. Very comfortable rim, amazingly crafted to give an easy access in articulation. A well balanced weight allows overtones to resonate freely. Tone is more centered than my previous mouthpieces and response is much quicker. I therefore highly recommend K&G Mouthpieces.

Hendrik de Boer

Hendrik de Boer
International Euphonium Soloist and Besson artist

The renewed Kurun & Gibert 4D Euphonium mouthpiece is for me the finest connection between my instrument and myself so far. As example, related to air, it guarantees me a warm and sonor sound while playing lyrical passages in all dynamic ranges (as well in the high, middle and low register). Next to that, related to the lips, the flexibility is great, not only while playing legato-passages for example but also while shifting between the registers. At last it guarantees me in all registers also clear articulation (as well when using single, double or triple tonguing). I’m playing now on K&G mouthpieces for six years with great enthusiasm and could recommend every Euphonium player (beginner – intermediate or advanced) to give it once a try!

Rachel Neil

Rachel Neil
Sterling Artist and solo horn with the world famous Fairey band

The K&G 3D tenor horn mouthpiece offers a warm and lyrical sound across all registers. The mouthpiece is comfortable to play on and I am impressed with the ease of flexibility and quality of sound, especially in the extreme ranges of the instrument. The most noticeable difference for me has been the improvement in my projection since using the K&G mouthpiece.

Mark Glover

Mark Glover
International Euphonium Soloist and Sterling artist

After playing the same brand of mouthpiece for a long time I was reluctant to try anything else however after playing the K&G 4D mouthpiece I felt an instant improvement in low register punch, loud dynamics and all round comfort. After a few weeks I started to really enjoy using the mouthpiece. I felt my sound was more centered, fuller and stronger and I haven’t looked back. My first performance using it was a solo recital in India and it was brilliant, I feel very lucky to have been given the opportunity to play it.

Bruno Pascoal

Bruno Pascoal
1st sargeant, Euphonium performer in the Army Symphonic Band

Simply the best mouthpieces I have ever played! Extremely comfortable ring, great sound and articulation in all registers! I could not ask for more in a mouthpiece.

Alvaro Valente Da Silva

Alvaro Valente Da Silva
Euphonium Soloist and Geneva Artist

The K&G mouthpiece is an excellent choice.
From the first time I felt very comfortable and pleased with the sound emitted.
It feels very flexible throughout the euphonium from the high to the low range, good articulation, gives a good response, projection and the sound is very focused. The rim is very comfortable. Very good!
Great for playing solo, large or small groups.
I recommend these excellent mouthpieces to everyone.

Guillermo Baez
Bass Trombone with the Film Symphony Orchestra, artist Michael Rath Trombones

The K&G Mouthpieces adapt perfectly to my playing style and I can achieve a very focused, wide and rich sound with them.
It has a wide dynamic range getting some very subtle pianos and fortes powerful. It is also remarkable its ease to get a perfect emission.
Its excellent seat makes it very comfortable to play any repertoire however demanding, making my job much easier.

Faustino Diaz

Faustino Diaz
International Multi Instrumentalist and Soloist

The K&G mouthoieces are something I’ve been looking for all my life, as a trombonist tubista and trumpeter always looked for the greatest comfort in my nozzles without sacrificing sound and quality, it was until my friend Dennis introduced me to his fantastic work that I learned that What I look for all life in the world already existed, the fantastic K&G mouthpieces.

Daniel Thomas

Daniel Thomas
Principal Euphonium player with the Black Dyke Brass Band

I’ve been aware of K&G for a few years now, but I’ve only recently thought to actually try out their equipment and see what’s what. I wish I had done it sooner! The new 3.5D mouthpiece is incredibly comfortable and produces a full, rich sound. In the short time I’ve been playing, I’ve noticed definite improvements in sound, accuracy and flexibility, as well as the ability to control my sound in all ranges and dynamics. If you’re ever in the position to try one, I urge you to do so. You won’t be disappointed!’

Adrian Williams

Adrian Williams
Sub Principal Cornet Player, The Cory Band

” I have been looking for a mouthpiece that fits me perfectly and I can say that the K&G 1F mouthpiece is the best I’ve played, and I would be more than willing to play on K&G exclusively for the rest of my career! After trying many of the top brands of tuba mouthpiece, nothing has quite come close to the perfect balance of precision, and flexibility throughout the entire register of the instrument, than K&G. It’s a brilliantly crafted mouthpiece and is one that I enjoy playing on immensely.”

Andrea Andreoli

Andrea Andreoli
Freelance Jazz Artist, Milan

K&G mouthpieces are exactly what I was looking for.
Working as a freelancer musician, I need to be able to play and blend in different music environments, so now I can play every music style with them, they are so versatile.
I can color the sound as like I want, the rim is so comfortable and the craftsmanship is superb.
They project a lot, and articulation is so clear and easy.
I suggest K&G Mouthpieces to everyone

Frank De Boer

Frank De Boer
International Cornet Soloist and Geneva artist, Netherlands

“I was looking for the most beautiful and mellow sound possible. The K&G mouthpiece makes that possible without becoming fuzzy and airy. It keeps core as well. Its very easy to play virtuoso passages and flexibillity is second to none without the loss of comfort. For me its the best mouthpiece I have ever played and I tried practically everything on the market. Highly recommend it. It will jump start your improvement as a Cornetist”.

Jim Hayes

Jim Hayes
International Cornet Soloist and Geneva artist, UK

“Finally ….I can now go onstage with only 1 mouthpiece instead of 2 or 3. I’m very pleased to announce that after a short trial, I will be playing on a K&G mouthpiece for the foreseeable future. It has a marvellous range and a rich, wonderful tone. Also, this mouthpiece is very comfortable on the lips. I am quite confident that this is the finest product on the market today!”

George Camilleri

George Camilleri
Euphonium soloist

“As a Euphonium player, I am so proud of this remarkable mouthpiece. It gives me that beautiful euphonium sound as well as improved projection and articulation. Throughout these two years I’m using this mouthpiece I feel much more comfort and stamina as well much control in all dynamics. I would recommend it to everyone. Well done guys.”

Vincenzo Paratore

Vincenzo Paratore
International trombone soloist and Courtois artist

Graduated with honours in trombone in 1998 at Vincenzo Bellini Musical Institute of Catania under the guide of M° Camillo Pavone. He continued his studies at the Advanced Conservatory of Paris(2002) and then at Saint Cecilia Academy in Rome(2003) under the guide of M°J.Mauger. He has won several national and international competitions, such as the 2nd International Competition of Music for Young Interpreters “City of Chieri”, where he played accompanied by the Turin Royal Theatre Orchestra. He has won the 18th International Trombone Competition “City of Porcia”(2007) and the 5th International Trombone Competition of Jeju 2008(South Korea). He has won several auditions for trombone. He has performed in Italy and in foreign countries as trombone soloist and as part of various formation. He is part of the Sicilian Brass Quintet, with whom he has recorded two discs and the Sciara Quartet, formation that has won several national competitions. He has recorded a concert as trombone soloist in the disc “A bridge to Brasil”. Since 2003 he has covered the role of first trombone in the Orchestra of the Theatre Maximum “V.Bellini” of Catania. To the intense concert activity he places side by side the didactic activity: he is in fact teacher of the course of specialization for trombone at the “V.Bellini” Institute of Caltanissetta,and held numerous master classes in Italy, Switzerland, France, Mexico, Hungary, Korea, Spain, Colombia, etc ..
↵He collaborate as principal Trombone with “Teatro alla Scala” of Milan and Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia Orchestra in Rome .

Robbert Vos

Robbert Vos
International Euphonium virtuoso, Sterling Artist, Netherlands

I’m really surprised by the quality and it plays really comfortably! The soft rim is great, and the sound is much more warm then my previous mouthpiece. Projection is better and endurance gets better!

Mark Gauci

Mark Gauci
Brass teacher and Freelance Trombonist

I’ve now been playing on the Kurun and Gilbert (K&G 5D) mouthpiece for three weeks and I am very impressed with the product. First of all it is very centred in all the range of the euphonium. It’s easier to control the production of piano notes throughout the ranges but it is also very powerful when one really wants to stand out if needed. The sound has improved considerably with full, rich and vibrant sound in every register. It really sings beautifully. The rim is also very comfortable and helped me to be even more flexible to switch between notes and large intervals without any problem. I’ve also noticed that I can play for hours without getting tired (improved endurance). Moreover, I managed to stretch my high and low register even further!

Finally, I really would like to congratulate Kurun and Gilbert for doing such a fantastic job on this mouthpiece. I must say that it is a must for aspiring and professional brass musicians!

Roderick Bugeja

Roderick Bugeja
Principal Trombonist of Malta Philharmonic Orchestra

I’m very proud of you guys.They not only look fascinating but the result of playing is superb. I’ve been trusted testing with you all these months and finally here is the final product. You made my life much easier regarding playing, finding solution for all the difficulties I had, especially when shifting from euphonium to trombone, keeping the best results on both instruments when all genres of music are played. This is a product that I’m sure will be making thousands of players around the globe as happy as I am. Wish you luck and success.

Gerd Wensink

Gerd Wensink
Official Sterling Virtuoso Artist

“… From the start I really enjoyed playing the mouthpiece. Good projection of the sound, real smooth playing because of the soft rim and in articulation everything felt amazingly natural. I tried several mouthpieces but I was really flabbergasted about the quality of K&G. I played several solo concerts and even last week with symphony orchestra, and it fitted every need! Really happy about this choice….”

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Gabriel Ng
Principal Trombone of Hong Kong festival wind orchestra and educator

The K&G trombone T5.5C+ mouthpiece helps me to achieve clarity and warmth of sound. The articulation and flexibility are really efficient, while still letting me feel like I can achieve the versatility, comfort and simultaneously, the sound answer I’m looking for in ensemble playing. Its a great Masterpiece !!

Recca Leung

Recca Leung
Principal Euphonium and soloist with Hong Kong Wind Philharmonic

I used 3D K&G mouthpiece nearly a decade, and I am still using it, the performance is just outstanding, allowing me to have a good intonation, produce clear and projection sounds easily and effortless. I also appreciate its durability and stability, which allow me to maintain excellent performance and confident over a long period of time.
Moreover, I can control the tone color I desire, fit in to the music styles according to my preferences. This mouthpiece is truly versatile and has greatly enhanced my musical expression and creativity.

Horence Lam
Euphonium soloist and co-founder of the Versatile Euphonium Ensemble

During my musical career, I used various of mouthpieces, until I meet K&G. None of one can provide the rich and clarity tone that the 4.5D+ K&G mouthpiece. I will describe this is an all-rounded mouthpiece that can improve the accuracy, articulation and flexibility. The easiness in playing the extreme register is so satisfying. It is an amazing handcraft for the brass player and you should have a try!

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Jose Garcia Gutierrez
Freelance and former Principal Horn of Orquesta de la Radiotelevision Española

“ I have been collaborating on the development of the K&G mouthpieces for more than 1 year. Since the first moment I have felt that the mouthpiece gives me the response that I am looking for.
Intonation and articulation are very easy to adjust. The quality of the sound is warm and the mouthpiece responds very well on the different dynamics. It projects the sound without any effort and the rim is very comfortable too. K&G are always very kind and ready to accommodate any wishes.”

Jonathan Bates

Jonathan Bates
International Tenor Horn Soloist, Principal Tenor Horn with Foden's Band and Geneva artist.

“The 3D Tenor Horn Mouthpiece offers a unique design which promotes not only a warmth and colour seldom found in many mouthpiece models, but also great openness and depth in the extremes of the register, allowing notes which often are difficult to project on a tenor horn to sing out with ease, and never going beyond the point of breaking the sound quality.”