Testimonials.
Tim Hammond
LRSM, PG Dip Mus Solo Cornet Black Dyke Band
I was introduced to K&G cornet mouthpieces over a year ago. I was pleasantly surprised, so much so I’ve been playing on one ever since.
The 2B Cornet mouthpiece is extremely comfortable, intonation and flexibility are superb, all without loss of sound quality.
Although this is a B cup, we imagine this to be medium depth. This isn’t the case, it is quite deep cup all be it fractionally less than the 2C, yet it still produces a rich fat sound throughout all registers providing great security in the upper register especially.
The build quality and craftsmanship are excellent and the staff at K&G are always on hand to offer their expertise
If you haven’t played on a K & G mouthpiece, I would seriously recommend you give them a try, they are fantastic.
Andreas Fossum
Principal cornet of Windcorp Brassband in Sweden
“I got the K&G mouthpiece recommended from a fellow cornet player in my brass band, and decided to give it a try because I’ve never felt really comfortable with my cornet mouthpieces, and haven’t regretted a day since I got the K&G!
The K&G 2B feels very nice through the whole register, and the sound is very egal and open all the way up. I’ve never played on a cornet mouthpiece who gives me this kind of response and sound as effortless as the K&G.
I just got my new K&G 2D for the flugelhorn as well, and can’t wait to get back with the band rehearsals!”
Steven Vaughn
Professor of Euphonium - University of Northern Colorado, CO, USA
The K&G Euphonium mouthpiece has become my ideal euphonium mouthpiece for all scenarios. I can easily blend with a section either in brass band, wind band, or orchestral music. At the same time, I can effortlessly soar above an ensemble when soloing out front. When playing chamber music I have security in quiet passages and know that my sound is still present even at piano dynamics. With my 3.5D K&G Mouthpiece I can focus on making great music knowing that my mouthpiece is working with me, not against me! I highly recommend K&G mouthpieces to all euphonium players!
Luis Gomes
Euphonium teacher at Academia de Música de Vale de Cambra
“The K&G mouthpiece I use is simply wonderful. It is extremely comfortable, ergonomic and good looking. It brings out all my best features as a musician. I´ve been playing with it for a long time and it helps me have a better definition on my articulation, air focus, sound quality and it´s very balanced in all registers. This is a very important quality of this product, because being so easy to focus the sound from the low register to the high register, it let´s my sound be free, open and warm. For me, these are the best mouthpieces ever! It truly is a masterpiece!”
Antonino Nuciforo
Second trombone with Macao Symphony Orchestra
I have been playing with this great mouthpiece for the last 5 years. I find this mouthpiece gives me a better homogeneity in the different registers and it is very comfortable. The attacks with it are very good and it gives a nice round sound in the high register.
David Taboada Rama
Professor at the Superior Conservatory of Music in Badajoz (Spain)
When I test for first time in stand of ITF Valencia the K&G mouthpieces, the first sensation was the comfortable rim and easy flexibility and good first attacks. After in diary work, I love it more day by day! The D Cup is perfect for 2nd Trombone in Symphonic music and the C cup is ideal for 1st Trombone or soloing and chamber music both cups help me focus the sound without losing clarity of articulation. Great work, Great sound !!!!!
Robert Ernest
Principal Cornet Provinciale Brassband Groningen European Champion of International Foden's Competition 2018
I always found the search for a great cornet mouthpiece quite a struggle: I’ve tried the whole lot, so when a new Maltese brand started making cornet mouthpieces, my attention was raised immediately. From what I’d heard, they made excellent euph mouthpieces, so I was curious what they could do with their version of a cornet mouthpiece.
From the very first moment I played on the K&G range, I have to say I was surprised by the improvements in intonation and flexibility without the loss of sound quality!
K&G managed to develop a superior mouthpiece, with an extremely comfortable rim, incredible intonation and amazing broad and deep sounds. I can now honestly say, that the (sometimes tiring) search for “my” mouthpiece has finally come to an end: the K&G 1C it is!
Chris Ball
Solo Tenor Horn The Kirkintilloch Band
I’ve been playing tenor horn for over 25 years, and for the majority of that time I have been using the same model of mouthpiece.
Last year I found myself frustrated with a few aspects of my playing, and towards the end of the year I got chatting with Dennis. He told me all about K&G, and the design and philosophy behind their mouthpieces.
At the beginning of this year, I decided to try the 3D model, and was immediately impressed with how comfortable it is to play on. The noticeable improvement in my production, control and stamina made me quickly realise I’d made the right choice.
Laurent Weisbeck
Artist at Yamaha Music Europe
When I tested the new model K&G OE bass trombone mouthpiece, I found the sensation of incredibly precise articulation combined with exceptional flexibility and beautiful sound in all registers and very easy to play. The lips comfort provided by K&G mouthpieces is simply outstanding !
Ralf Schreurs
Euphonium Soloist, Sterling artist
‘As a euphonium player I’ve had a few mouthpieces in the past and never found the perfect one. Since I played on the K&G mouthpiece I found the perfect one. A great quality mouthpiece with a superb warm sound. Next to a warm and rich sound the projection and flexibility are marvelous. Because of the comfortable playing on the mouthpiece my endurance and the range in the high register got better. I really recommend the K&G mouthpiece to my fellow brass colleagues! Ralf Schreurs plays on K&G 3D Euphonium mouthpiece.
Michael Baker
Cornet player, Salvation Army, USA
I have had the K&G 2B cornet mouthpiece for the past few weeks. I find the K&G to be much more comfortable on the chops and the playability is second to none. The purity of tone it creates is its’ forte!
Ross Gerritsen
Principal Euphonium - Nelson City Brass - New Zealand
Principal Baritone - National Brass Band of New Zealand.
After 20 year playing baritone I switched back to Euphonium and really struggled to find a mouthpiece that responded exactly as I needed it to. I trialled 12 mouthpieces over a period of time and never felt like any matched me perfectly. I came across the K&G 3.5D by accident – as soon as I tried it, I knew my search had come to an end. It’s comfortable, projects well, responds impeccably through the range, supports power when needed and has exactly the right amount of weight around the back of the cup to be responsive on the face and pair perfectly with my Besson Sovereign 967.
Martin Vorpvik
Solo euphoniumist, Frei Hornmusikk, Norway
I have now played a period with K&G 3.5D silver mouthpiece, and I am so far very pleased with it. It responds well in all registers and comfortable to play on.In fact, my upper register has been expanded after the transition to this mouthpiece, and at the same time, i feel that endurance generally was improved.My experience so far is that this will be my primary euphonium mouthpiece from today onwards!
Gregory Roitfarb
Retired professor, soloist of the Simfonet Ra'anana, Israel
This is a very good mouthpiece which is capable of producing a soft and clear sound. It gives a defined attack, enhanced with ease of playability. This mouthpiece helped me to develop a very original tone. For me this is the perfect mouthpiece I’ve been looking for. I wish your company success and prosperity and of course to continue to delight us with new quality products!
Alex Chechelnitsky
Trombonist and educator, Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance, Israel
K&G are wonderful mouthpieces. I am very pleased with this magnificent mouthpiece. Soft and at the same time capable of producing a broad sound. I decided to try the T4.5C and was pleasantly surprised by the comfort and total satisfaction with what I read online about this mouthpiece. It sounds good in all registers. K&G is suitable for symphony orchestra and for big bands and a great mouthpiece for chamber performances too. Today, I confidently recommend my students to pay close attention on K&G mouthpieces.
I cannot forget to mention and thank Gilbert and Dennis for the attention with which they treat their customers! I want to wish K&G Mouthpieces every success and prosperity!
Nat McDonald
Principle Baritone, Foden Band, UK
K&G 5.5B mouthpiece is fantastic. It helps me to produce a true baritone sound with an ease of projection. The size of 5.5B is perfect as it is small enough to keep good tuning on high notes, which tend to be flat on the baritone, and it is big enough to keep warm but focused baritone sound. I would like to thank K&G to help me to improve my playing!
Sam Spörri
Haag jazz trombone artist, Switzerland
I came across K&G Mouthpieces at the ITF in Paris last year and they gave me some mouthpieces to try. I decided to play the T6B on my jazz trombone. After playing with it for a while, I was really impressed with the sound, attack as well as the range of my playing.
Currently, I spend a lot of time playing the trombone whilst performing with my Funkband (Interstellar Funk Connection) and I was surprised how easy I was able to play for long hours without getting tired. I’ve been using my K&G mouthpiece for 9 months now and would definitely recommend it cause I’m totally happy!
Ciaran Young
Solo Baritone, Brighouse & Rastrick Band, UK
After borrowing a size 4 Euph mouthpiece for a contest I was amazed at how open I could make the sound yet still control the tone right thought the range. This prompted me to buy my own baritone version.
Now settled in, it’s a Godsend. The mouthpiece’s comfort must affect my stamina because I can play all day on it. There’s a nice projected tone produced through the range, a shelf for the upper register and a nice control on all dynamics. Hard to find for the barking iron!
The K&G team were really supportive as well, communicating superbly. All in all, well worth the purchase.
André Mensch
FilhoTrombonist, Brazil Air Force, Brazil
After I tried the K&G mouthpiece in ITF Paris, I found in this tool a way to do a big, brilliant and resonant sound in a natural way with great comfort in all registers of the trombone.The final result of sound is wonderful, I´m very happy with my choice, Congratulations Kurun and Gilbert for your work!
Barry Morrison
Retired Principal Euphonium U.S. Military Academy Band West Point, NY, USA
I have played the mouthpiece for about 6 months and I really enjoy it. The sound and the intonation are outstanding. The sound is consistent in all registers and is more so than other mouthpieces I have used. I have used it in Wind Band and Brass Band situations and it has performed admirably in both. The intonation is very good and on my Miraphone 1280 intonation can be a little tricky. Intonation is more even and easily adjusted than I have had in the past. These are fine mouthpieces and I would recommend for everyone to give them a try.
Stephanie Kennedy - Works regularly with BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra & The Scottish Opera Orchestra.
Trumpet Tutor at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland Juniors Department.
Worked closely on a new Theatre Project with Lepus (flugelhorn)
Flugelhorn for The Cooperation Band.
Musical Director of Campbeltown Brass Band.
This specific flugelhorn mouthpiece is silver plated and very aesthetically pleasing. It is easily the most comfortable mouthpiece I have played on.
The mouthpiece provides a great tonal quality which is rich and full, giving security through the range of the instrument and at all dynamic levels.
I have found it very responsive, especially in the high register and very rich sounding in the middle and lower register. It will definitely lend itself to someone who likes a more soloistic sound. I now play all of my Solos on the K&G.
Bio:
Studied at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland before continuing her studies at the Royal Academy of Music, Aarhus (Denmark) under the tutelage of Prof. Kristian Steenstrup.
She has since moved back to Glasgow, and had enjoyed a rewarding career performing, conducting and teaching across Scotland.
Roger Azzopardi
Jazz Trumpet artist
Finally I found the mouthpiece I was looking for. The K&G 3C. It has a nice warm round sound but most important for me is that it has a comfortable cushion rim and it does not cut in the lips. Apart from this I noticed more flexibility in playing or a better approach. This C cup model together with a B cup have been recently revamped in design substituting the earlier version. Great mouthpieces.
Filipe Carvalho
Tuba Player at The BellsBrass Ensemble
“From the moment I first tried K&G mouthpieces, I was pleasantly surprised by their comfort. As soon as I put them on my instrument and began playing, I noticed a stunning difference in the sound. Despite having used various other mouthpieces before, none have provided me with the level of control and versatility that K&G mouthpieces offer.
With K&G mouthpieces, I can achieve incredible control over the dynamics, creating a range of beautiful tones on any instrument I use. The design of these mouthpieces is both lightweight and comfortable, allowing for precise playing and a smooth airflow. This feature helps us to produce accurate attacks and improve our flexibility – all in one package!”.
I highly recommend that anyone who has not yet had the chance to try K&G mouthpieces do so as soon as possible. The difference in sound and comfort is simply extraordinary.”
Nuno Arraiano
Euphonium player with the Portuguese Army symphonic Band and with the 4tUbOs quartet.
‘Since the beginning of my musical studies in 2010, the search for a suitable mouthpiece for my needs has been an essential component for my technical well-being, artistic evolution and performance achievement.
Since the first contact with K&G mouthpieces in 2017, the feeling of comfort has been very satisfying. The entire design of the mouthpiece allows me great fluidity of the air in the instrument, precision in the different attacks as well as versatility and timbre quality.
In the last 5 years that I have used the 4D model mouthpiece for Euphonium, in my daily work, it has demonstrated a consistency in the quality and cohesion in the performance with which it is built.
With the recent change of my instrument, the need to change the mouthpiece became more and more important and so I consulted K&G again in the assurance that I would find the mouthpiece that corresponded to my needs.
K&G suggested me The Euphonium Master Range Edition. This given me the alteration made to its crown, maintains flexibility in the air, comfort and control over the entire register and a better sound projection, preserving its own timbre and tuning.
There is a balance between instrument, mouthpiece and player that I am very happy with in the entire setup I currently use’.
Georg Pranger
International Euphonium Soloist and Besson artist
‘As a Euphonium Player I always want a big sound with nice articulation and a good vibrant and responding feeling while I‘m playing. For me the K&G 3.5D mouthpiece is the perfect balance between all this attributes, the sound projection and intonation.
AN OVERALL WINNER’.
Paul de Stexhe
Principal cornet of Brassband Buizingen (Belgium)
I discovered the K&G cornet mouthpiece through a professional musician friend and another musician friend also recommended it to me. So I decided to try it in order to solve some small problems I had with my previous mouthpiece.
I play almost exclusively in brass bands and I must say that this mouthpiece is perfectly suited to the “British brass band” style. The K&G 3C gives me real ease of play in all registers and particularly from low C to high D (medium and high notes). I also emphasize the comfort of the rim. I particularly appreciate its tone which differs slightly from the standards (Denis Wick and Alliance), which gives it a real sound identity!’
A brand that deserves to be off the beaten track to discover it!
Julien Roh
Besson artist, International Soloist and Teacher
The K&G 3D model for tenor horn is an excellent mouthpiece choice, which suits me perfectly. I can play with great comfort and stamina throughout the entire range of the instrument, and it is capable of transmitting a beautiful warm sound. Even though choosing a mouthpiece is very personal, I highly recommend this one!
José Luis Ramón Criado
Euphonium player at the Municipal Symphonic Band in Valencia
Excited to be joining the K&G team!!!!
The truth is I am very satisfied with how his mouthpieces work. They offer very good performance in such concepts as comfort, flexibility, articulation, endurance, and of course a great sound. The mouthpiece provides easy upper register. Another advantage when I doubling on the tenor trombone I will keep the same rim of the euphonium. It’s very practical because you don’t need to change the rim, you can only change the cup depending on the type or style of music you are going to play. Excellent INNOVATION !! and of course highly recommended.
Sam McHenry
Doctoral Candidate, University of Florida
I had been on a year-long hunt for “the one” before trying K&G mouthpieces. From the first notes, I could tell the 3.5D+ was the one. It fits like a glove on my Adams E1, and has allowed my sound to blossom into exactly what I had been striving for. I find the rim is the perfect medium between overly rounded rims and overly flat ones, and the cup shape combined with the modified backbore of the masters range gives the mouthpiece an open feel that doesn’t completely suck the air out of me. It has served me well in multiple settings, from solo and chamber ensemble competitions to large wind bands. I believe it is the ultimate in euphonium mouthpieces for my preferences and will happily recommend any of K&G’s products to anyone who might also be on the hunt for “the one”.