exploring (possible) Sellmansberger one-piece options
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Re: exploring (possible) Sellmansberger one-piece options
If a symphony (with a symphony shank) was available with no2 rim (perhaps with the 33.2 rim or one a little smaller), then I would have a great mouthpiece to recommend to students. They often try my collection, sound best on my symphony, but can't get approval or don't have the funds to purchase one.
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Re: exploring (possible) Sellmansberger one-piece options
Now we're talking! This is something I've been interested in for a while.
Symphony cup, symphony shank, #2 rim, standard shank (that's the most Geib-ish cup and rim combination, right?)
Guessing you wouldn't be able to still do the fancy engraving on the side of the brass mp's?
Symphony cup, symphony shank, #2 rim, standard shank (that's the most Geib-ish cup and rim combination, right?)
Guessing you wouldn't be able to still do the fancy engraving on the side of the brass mp's?
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Re: exploring (possible) Sellmansberger one-piece options
My thinking is to do this:
Solo / #1 or #2 rim / #1 solo backbore
Symphony / #1 or #2 rim / symphony backbore
Though I prefer the #2 rim profile in 32.6mm, it seems to me like either profile with an opening at-or-near 33mm would be logical and (just as you said) a good compromise.
I would call other parts and combinations "specialty" and not bother to offer them in one piece brass. If a player wants them, they are still available, though in stainless and for additional $$$.
Solo / #1 or #2 rim / #1 solo backbore
Symphony / #1 or #2 rim / symphony backbore
Though I prefer the #2 rim profile in 32.6mm, it seems to me like either profile with an opening at-or-near 33mm would be logical and (just as you said) a good compromise.
I would call other parts and combinations "specialty" and not bother to offer them in one piece brass. If a player wants them, they are still available, though in stainless and for additional $$$.
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Re: exploring (possible) Sellmansberger one-piece options
Agreed, except that the #1 & #2 rims are both fairly narrow. I'd like to see your most popular narrow rim (#2?) with an option of your most popular (noticeably) wider rim - W-N for me but others will disagree.Tom wrote:My thinking is to do this:
Solo / #1 or #2 rim / #1 solo backbore
Symphony / #1 or #2 rim / symphony backbore
Though I prefer the #2 rim profile in 32.6mm, it seems to me like either profile with an opening at-or-near 33mm would be logical and (just as you said) a good compromise.
I would call other parts and combinations "specialty" and not bother to offer them in one piece brass. If a player wants them, they are still available, though in stainless and for additional $$$.
As has been said, these have all so far been made by Mr Houser so presumably he has the figures on sales?
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Re: exploring (possible) Sellmansberger one-piece options
Would LOVE a silver-plated brass version of the Symphony cup, symphony shank (Standard/American), #2 rim (32.9 preference, otherwise 33.2).
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I would think an Imperial with a moderately wide inner diameter Helleberg profundo rim would be a good seller/easy to recommend to students. I use the #1 full-size rim, but most who try mine seem to think it’s too wide.
Since most students are probably going to be playing contrabass Tuba, I would think the clarity from the profundo version of the Solo or Imperial would be desirable.
-T. J.
Since most students are probably going to be playing contrabass Tuba, I would think the clarity from the profundo version of the Solo or Imperial would be desirable.
-T. J.
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Re: exploring (possible) Sellmansberger one-piece options
Symphony cup, symphony shank, #2 rim, 32.9 mm diameter, standard shank, silver plate. (I like both the #2 and the Laskey style HLB2 rims, either would be great.)
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Re: exploring (possible) Sellmansberger one-piece options
starting to have enough secondary market that I could buy one off Tubenet if I wanted one and was a little bit patient.
so if you can undercut that by going onepiece, that's a great idea.
so if you can undercut that by going onepiece, that's a great idea.
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Re: exploring (possible) Sellmansberger one-piece options
Mike Finn mouthpieces have a .525" shank size. Half way between American and Euro. I think he's pretty brilliant to do that.Mark Finley wrote:Isn't there a shank that is in between an American and European? That might be ideal
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Re: exploring (possible) Sellmansberger one-piece options
Symphony cup, symphony shank, #2 rim, 32.9 mm diameter, silver plate. I'd probably buy both a Euro and and an American one unless something like a tweener .525" shank was offered.
My interest is mainly in the smaller rim size in between the 32.6 (porridge too hot) and the 33.2 (porridge too cold). I'm not all that interested in the silver plated brass.
What'd I'd rather have is a stainless #2 rim 32.9 mm in diameter. I'd be in for 3 or 4 of those.
My interest is mainly in the smaller rim size in between the 32.6 (porridge too hot) and the 33.2 (porridge too cold). I'm not all that interested in the silver plated brass.
What'd I'd rather have is a stainless #2 rim 32.9 mm in diameter. I'd be in for 3 or 4 of those.
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Re: exploring (possible) Sellmansberger one-piece options
Yeah, I have one of those also. It's a little smaller than Euro. Same size as PT stuff IIRC.Mark Finley wrote:I was thinking I bought a shank for a bloke that had the "tweener" size.
P shank? Am I imagining it?
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Re: exploring (possible) Sellmansberger one-piece options
#1 33.2 rim w/spacer
-imperial cup
-solo #1 backbore (this is actually the older cup and back-bore in one piece for a USA shank)
I play a lot of F, 4/4 and 5/4 BBb in pop music, jazz and brass quintet situations, 90% of the time mic'ed. Since I'm not your average "target" customer my info may not be of use.
The #1 33.2 Rim usually wins out because I can just articulate clearer/easier (maybe I'm lazy).
I often use the spacer (time to order a Profundo). It seems to help the stability after the attack just a tad.
I tend to switch between solo with a #1 back-bore and the Imperial #1. (I'd be interested in seeing how the Imperial would work with a 0 back-bore but you don't offer that, correct?).
The #2 33.2 rim, Symphony cup with #1 backbone only comes out when I need to make some glorious acoustic sounds.
I do semi regularly blind-fold tests and I've kept my data for about 2 years now (long live the smart phone).
-imperial cup
-solo #1 backbore (this is actually the older cup and back-bore in one piece for a USA shank)
I play a lot of F, 4/4 and 5/4 BBb in pop music, jazz and brass quintet situations, 90% of the time mic'ed. Since I'm not your average "target" customer my info may not be of use.
The #1 33.2 Rim usually wins out because I can just articulate clearer/easier (maybe I'm lazy).
I often use the spacer (time to order a Profundo). It seems to help the stability after the attack just a tad.
I tend to switch between solo with a #1 back-bore and the Imperial #1. (I'd be interested in seeing how the Imperial would work with a 0 back-bore but you don't offer that, correct?).
The #2 33.2 rim, Symphony cup with #1 backbone only comes out when I need to make some glorious acoustic sounds.
I do semi regularly blind-fold tests and I've kept my data for about 2 years now (long live the smart phone).
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Re: exploring (possible) Sellmansberger one-piece options
Possibly useless thought... would it be possible to make just two-piece bottoms in brass? Then everyone could still choose-your-own-adventure with the available stainless and lexan rims while (possibly) retaining an overall lower price(?)
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Re: exploring (possible) Sellmansberger one-piece options
I think your #2 rim is the best I have ever played--comfortable, sharp enough, and narrow. I haven't tried the #1 but I have no reason to leave the #2.