Crazy tuba mouthpiece

[Subtone]

Check this out:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Jet-Tone-Heavy- ... 0906918199
Does anyone play on one of these and what are the benefits? How much does this thing weigh?

[TubaRay]

I actually used to own one of these. It plays very similarly to a Conn Helleberg. It's a decent mpc.

[Heavy_Metal]

There is a discussion of heavier mouthpieces on page 2 of this thread:

viewtopic.php?f=2&t=54735&start=12" target="_blank

I happen to like them, though not everyone does. It's a question of what works best for you.

[windshieldbug]

Rumor has it that the remains of Jimmy Hoffa are hidden in one.

[bigtubby]

Howard Johnson always seemed to favor heavy mouthpieces:


I remember seeing him using the weighted washer m/p's as well. I'd like to try one of those.

[Subtone]

Denis Wick used to make these "extra mass" cups that would fit around trombone mouthpieces to give them extra weight. I wonder if they are available for tuba.

[bigtubby]

Now it's up to $200.00. Now I wish I'd snagged the one that sold for a hundred last week ...