Kelly Mouthpieces: is it worth it

[kalishdude]

I was just wondering if it would be worth it to buy a cool Kelly Mouthpiece, i mean, they're pretty cheap, but still... please reply

[DonShirer]

There have been several other threads on Kelly mouthpieces in the last few months. In my case, yes, it was worth it. The Kellyberg improved my high range and attack over my previous Bach mpcs. Of course a real "berg" might have too, but the Kelly is also a conversation piece and great for outdoor gigs in cool weather.

Don S.
Westbrook, CT

[Captain Sousie]

Worth it? Absolutely. Not only do they look cool, but they feel great and sound pretty good. My favorite thing to do to brass students is to say "watch this" and drop my well-used kellyburg on the floor and watch them gasp. They are also great for outdoor gigs.

My 0,08 bits,
Sou

[Tubaryan12]

Even though I now play a brass piece again the Kelly is well worth the money....If I have to ever play outside again it goes back on the horn. I think they should be standard issue for high school marching bands

[tubatooter1940]

Kelly mouthpieces are cheap but they play well and solved my lip allergy problem dead in it's tracks.Kelly may have saved my tuba career.
Happy boy!
tubatooter1940

[Kevin Hendrick]

Someone stop me quick before I buy a crystal blue Kellyberg!

Ah, looking for some "crystal blue dissuasion", eh?

[Joe Baker]

I just went through my first rehearsal with a Kellyberg I bought used for $15. Three things I like better about it compared to my regular Conn Helleberg:

• Cheaper -- even full price it'd be a LOT cheaper. The regular Helleberg is what -- $60? Maybe more? THe Kellyberg is $28 new.
  Easier on the chops -- I'm normally exhausted after a 3 hour rehearsal, but tonight I was ready for more. I have no explanation for why this would work.
  Better feedback -- The lexan vibrates more than brass. Maybe that steals a little bit of energy from the sound going out into the room, but the feedback into my chops is awesome.

I haven't had a chance to play for any ears I really trust yet, so I don't know how the sound or projection compares, but everything I could tell from my chair was better.
_____________________________
Joe Baker, who is really pleased with this thing.

[Dan Schultz]

IMHO, you're missing out if you don't treat yourself to at least one of these mouthpieces. At my last count, I have 7.

Hey, Schlep Which plays best The red one... or the green one

[Leland]

I use a titanium G&W Bayamo and a Kellyberg. How's that for a product endorsement?

[TubaRay]

Be sure to get you a green one in time for St. Patty's day so them pesky wimmin won't go pinchin' yer butt while you're not lookin'.

We wouldn't want that to happen. Would we, Wayne?

[Rick Denney]

In December, our usual venue for the Harper's Ferry TubaChristmas was unavailable, so we played on the street. It was about 35-40 degrees, and we were in the shade (but not protected from the wind). I was playing my F tuba with the heavy Finn mouthpiece, which rose all the way to about 38 degrees by the end of the gig.

A month later at the Army Conference, I bought a Kellyberg. I don't think it will replace my regular mouthpieces, but I will never again have to endure playing on an ice cube with a backbore.

Rick "who bought the glow-in-the-dark because it looks white in daylight" Denney

[Rick Denney]

So Mr Denney bought the glow in the dark model because it looks white in daylight eh? He probably wants a Corvette because the fiberglass won't rust out.........

I don't want a Corvette.

I already have an automotive hobby.



But I did buy that one because it's fiberglass and aluminum and won't rust out (or rot).

And it has an Oldsmobile 455 big block (the lust engine of Olds addicts since the original W-30).

Rick "who has a motorhome that will smoke tires" Denney

[TexTuba]

So you are Resident Genuis AND car guy? Oh that's just TOOOOOOOO COOL...




Ralph

[Rick Denney]

So you are Resident Genuis AND car guy? Oh that's just TOOOOOOOO COOL...

Neither.

Rick "who, if he was a genius, would not be trying to rebuild a GMC motorhome" Denney