In our master manufactory mouthpieces & brass instruments are manufactured in unmistakable quality.
For the improvement of the instruments we are in constant exchange of experience with musicians and professors. This close cooperation and many years of experience in craftsmanship constantly raise the standards we set for ourselves. New musical and scientific findings in instrument making are regularly evaluated and incorporated into the production process. The perfect tuning of an instrument is what we strive for.
» Our goal: sound quality and the ease of playing «
Only materials of the best, long-lasting quality are used for the bells and the machines, they are exclusively products of German origin. The satisfaction of our customers is a testimony to the quality and fulfillment of the high standards of our instruments.
Already in the 7th generation and as the oldest mouthpiece manufacturer in the world, we manufacture instruments and mouthpieces in our family business and carry out repairs as well as restorations. In our company you will find expert advice on all questions concerning metal wind instruments and mouthpieces.
We shape the sound and design the instrument individually according to the player's wishes, regardless of whether he prefers classical or modern music, jazz or any other style. We are always happy to support you with our suggestions, which are the result of long experience. With you as a customer we create something common and unique, quality that will last a lifetime!
The world's first completely lead and nickel free trumpet.
The trumpet consists of pure copper and a special bronze and is therefore harmless for allergy sufferers.
The flawless intonation and high tonal flexibility underline the uniqueness of our new development. See for yourself!
On 01.04.2022 we had the opportunity to present our „la rossa“ in a broadcast of the Mitteldeutsche Rundfunk. Trumpeter Frank Hardies plays the instrument and reports about his impression. Interested? Then have a look at the report!
to the video on YoutubeNovember 2022
Visit us from November 18 - 20, 2022 at the brass band fair "BRAWO" in Stuttgart! Musicians of all levels will find what they are looking for in our wide range of mouthpieces and instruments.
June 2022
This year we celebrated the 180th anniversary of the company. Important politicians, industry colleagues, musicians and friends were guests for us. To name just a few guests of honor: Head of the Saxon State Chancellery and Minister of State for Federal Affairs and Media, Mr. Schenk, Vice President of the German Bundestag Mrs. Magwas, District Administrator Keil, Mayor Rubner, President of the Chamber of Crafts Chemnitz Mr. Wagner, and many more.
June 2022
Under the motto „Tradition and Future - Sustainability Wins!“ the award ceremony of the Environmental Award 2022 took place in the Chamber of Crafts Chemnitz. We are proud to announce that the prize went to our new trumpet „la rossa“.
January 2022
Our workshop is presented on the Free State of Saxony's website „So geht sächsisch.“ with a detailed article and an interview with Max Hertlein. The conversation is about our special craft, about the industry in general and of course also about our new development, the first lead and nickel-free trumpet in the world, „la rossa".
Innung des Vogtländischen Musikinstrumentenhandwerks Markneukirchen
Musikinstrumentenmuseum Markneukirchen
Berufsfachschule Musikinstrumentenbau Klingenthal
Erlebniswelt Musikinstrumentenbau
Musicon Valley
Institut für Musikinstrumentenbau e.V.