Kaplan Brehm creates a modular mouthpiece ecosystem for wind musicians, offering interchangeable rim, cup, and bore components that maintain a consistent feel across different sizes and styles. The system includes a fractional cup series and three coating options—silver, gold, and titanium carbonitride—allowing players to switch tones and materials without redesigning their technique, streamlining experimentation and reducing guesswork.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Wind instrument players often need to switch between different mouthpiece sizes, rim diameters, cup shapes, and bore dimensions to suit various musical styles, but traditional mouthpieces require purchasing multiple separate pieces, leading to inconsistent feel, costly trial-and-error, and limited customization.
Solution
Kaplan Brehm offers a modular mouthpiece ecosystem that separates the rim, cup, and bore into interchangeable components. By standardizing the interface between these parts, musicians can mix and match sizes and designs while preserving a consistent tactile response. The system is available with three coating options—silver, gold, and titanium carbonitride—each engineered for durability and a distinct feel, allowing players to tailor the instrument’s response to different genres without custom fabrication. This modular approach reduces the need for multiple full mouthpieces, streamlines inventory, and enables rapid adaptation to new musical contexts.
Target Audience
Primary customers are professional and advanced amateur wind instrument players—such as trumpeters, trombonists, and saxophonists—who require versatile mouthpiece configurations for diverse musical settings.
Features
- Interchangeable rim, cup, and bore components that maintain a uniform feel across different sizes
- Fractional cup series anchored to classic and hybrid designs for seamless tonal transitions
- Three coating options (silver, gold, titanium carbonitride) providing distinct tactile experiences and enhanced durability
- One-piece brass construction with optional PVD or plating finishes for consistent performance
- Modular system designed to eliminate guesswork and reduce the need for custom mouthpieces