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Hey guys!

So just wondering if anybody on here has used Houser's Sellmanberger Solo #1 on an F-tuba? I'm currently using an LOUD LM7, its been a great mouthpiece but want a wider ID on the rim with the H-coating (I have a rather dry embouchure that nerves don't help during performances), I've found in the higher register my lips seem to be a little squashed, tried it with a larger mouthpiece and it was easier to play, just didn't sound good =P . I use Houser's MK3 on my 191 and absolutely love it! Wonderful quality so that's not a concern in my book. Just wanted to know what you guys think of the mouthpiece. Also, does anybody know the difference between the Solo #1 and Solo #2, thoughts?

Thanks!

P.S- Mr. Houser, if you're looking at this, any chance you can make the Solo #1 with a Euro shank? F-tuba doesn't like American. Love your work!

Have you thought about trying a different rim. I'm using the 32.6 MED ROUND FAIR DINKUM rim on my Symphony bottom and am having great results with my BBb. I know the F is a different beast but this setup it is giving me a great open petal range and smooth rich upper range and the rounder rim is more comfortable and seems to hold moisture better than the my flatter Helleberg rim. I've also noticed that the rounder rim is not too round as to loose definition in slur transitions.

It looks like they are now making a euro shank for the number 2. It features a more open flare producing a broader sound with more complex overtones.

Here is a link to the website.

http://www.housermouthpiece.net/mo1bbl.html

Mouthpiece choices are a very personal thing... I like the LM7 but could never imagine using it as an F tuba mp

I have a Blokepiece Solo #1 and Solo #2, and I think the #2 makes a much better match for every F tuba I've tried it in. I was curious about the Solo #1 and then only way for me to try it was to buy it. Rather than sending it back to Joe I put it in the "just in case" drawer - on the chance that it might be useful one day.

I'm glad I did, I recently tried it in my cimbasso and discovered it makes a great cimbasso mouthpiece !

Good luck with your search...

Cam

Isuma, I could make one however as Gilligan and Cambrook suggest, you might first want to try a #2 euro with the larger backbore.

Gilligan, Cambrook and Mr. Houser,

Thanks for the input! Fairly certain I'm going to be going with the Solo #2. Not sure on the rim yet, my Wick 1L and the MK3 both have a 32.5mm rim that I love, but I'm hearing good things about the Dinkum (not just from here). Also heard good things about the original 33.3mm that came on it. Will see if I can find a few mouthpieces with similar rim sizes and go from there. Hopefully will be placing the order friday or monday!

LJV

really should probably put my signature in quotes or get rid of it all together. It's actually an inside joke between me and a few friends here involving a red bull, a conductor with a sense of humor, Ride of the Valkyries and my F-Tuba (if you can avoid it...never...ever play The Ride on an F...). Point being I was actually told I was far too bright...the quote was laced with sarcasm.

I have a Wick 1 and have found that I get a little bit of a bounce in my buzz on my attacks. I like the Dinkum rim because it eliminated that problem immediately. The Wick may give you different results.

Isuma wrote: a conductor with a sense of humor, Ride of the Valkyries and my F-Tuba (if you can avoid it...never...ever play The Ride on an F...)

I disagree in one sense. No, unless I was playing with a very small and weak orchestra I wouldn't perform it on an F, but it's a great etude for low range F tuba. Just, PLEASE, make sure you're playing the rhythm accurately, and punch out the 16th note.

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