Packer CC

[DouglasJB]

I tried it here at Midwest and wasn't really impressed. Bloke informed me how flat the horn is. (Thanks Joe, it was nice to meet you)

[bisontuba]

Ugh...and I think Joe agreed to buy it too....

[TheHatTuba]

Joe,

How are the thread tolerances on the Packer?

[TubaZac2012]

So you think this valve block would be a good alternative to making a Franken BAT? How much do you estimate a valve block running? When might they become available? This really would appeal to some because the block is already all there, it's cut to CC, and could work well on a BAT or any fraken project.

Just looking for a little info,
Zac

[Michael Bush]

a Schilke Helleberg II mouthpiece plays it up to pitch (for me - and with a c. 1/2" pull) and offers the instrument some liveliness (that, imo, these Hb designs are asking for).

I haven't thought of my HB2P as not-lively, but after reading your suggestion I got a Schilke Helleberg II to try and it is a very nice match for this tuba. It is indeed lively and in tune.

[michael_glenn]

a Schilke Helleberg II mouthpiece plays it up to pitch (for me - and with a c. 1/2" pull) and offers the instrument some liveliness (that, imo, these Hb designs are asking for).

I haven't thought of my HB2P as not-lively, but after reading your suggestion I got a Schilke Helleberg II to try and it is a very nice match for this tuba. It is indeed lively and in tune.

From why I've been told my Bruno Tilz/Hirsbrunner M1 is very similar to the SH II. Works great on my HB-2. Better intonation, more colorful sound (on a tuba that is already very colorful), more focus, etc.