Bigger Helleberg?

The Jackson · Post by **The Jackson** » Fri Jan 04, 2008 12:09 am

I don't know about a chart comparing funnels to bowls, but there is the great Dwerden.com chart

You might want to check out an MF3 or PT-50 if you want a slightly larger funnel cup.

cjk · Post by **cjk** » Fri Jan 04, 2008 9:09 am

Paul Sidey's SSH Original or Classic sounds like what you're looking for.
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http://www.angus1.com/ssh

They are quite nice.

They're made of stainless steel and available in American or Euro shank as well.

WakinAZ · Post by **WakinAZ** » Fri Jan 04, 2008 11:18 pm

I have an SSH original and a Curry 130DH - both have slightly larger rim diameters than a Conn and slightly flatter rims and maybe larger backbores(?). If you feel the Conn is holding you back, then maybe they would help. Neither suits my current tastes, so PM if interested. I still like this chart, as far as charts go: http://www.militarymusician.com/xcart/p ... ?pageid=12

Eric "who can't find anything he likes better than his Conn, no matter how many other Hellebergs he buys" L.

TubaRay · Post by **TubaRay** » Sat Jan 05, 2008 10:43 am

bloke wrote: If you're already playing a Helleberg mouthpiece that is the approximate equivalent of the "large" (120) size Conn Helleberg, I personally know three heavy-hitter tuba players ($1xx,xxx. +/yr) who have regularly used Helleberg mpcs. that are SMALLER than that size.

I personally believe the standard(120) Helleberg is an excellent mouthpiece. I will admit to being curious who those three "heavy-hitter" tuba players are, however.

Tubanese · Post by **Tubanese** » Sat Jan 05, 2008 1:19 pm

"Canadian Brass/Arnold Jacobs" MP is also pretty big, too.

Kevin Hendrick · Post by **Kevin Hendrick** » Sat Jan 05, 2008 4:18 pm

Dave M wrote:What MP's should I try if I'd like a one-size-larger Helleberg, sort of like the Bach 12 is to the 18?

The Marcinkiewicz H-series 'pieces are Helleberg-types, as I recall -- H1 being the deepest, and H4 the shallowest. ID is around 1.325".

The Jackson · Post by **The Jackson** » Sat Jan 05, 2008 4:24 pm

Kevin Hendrick wrote:
Dave M wrote:What MP's should I try if I'd like a one-size-larger Helleberg, sort of like the Bach 12 is to the 18?
The Marcinkiewicz H-series 'pieces are Helleberg-types, as I recall -- H1 being the deepest, and H4 the shallowest. ID is around 1.325".

Yes, this is good. My CH H2 is amazing and an atom bomb when combined with a beefy horn. They are pretty wide, though. I wouldn't call it "one-size-larger".

windshieldbug · Post by **windshieldbug** » Sat Jan 05, 2008 4:31 pm

Mount St. Hellensberg!?

iiipopes · Post by **iiipopes** » Sat Jan 05, 2008 10:56 pm

If getting more air through the mouthpiece is an issue, try a Wick 1L -- it is one of the deepest true funnels made.

pwhitaker · Post by **pwhitaker** » Sun Jan 06, 2008 8:14 am

Loud's LM-3 is probably the largest funnel available in a non-custom mpc. There are a couple of screw rims available as well with that model. I have one and it is significantly larger than a PT-50.

If you want a really deep funnel then either of the Dr. Young mpc's will do. I personally like the older Reynolds version but it does seem to induce a secondary buzz in both the 1291 and the large Rudy I'm currently using. As Mrs. Lincoln said: "Other than that I enjoyed the play."

TubaRay · Post by **TubaRay** » Sun Jan 06, 2008 11:14 am

iiipopes wrote:If getting more air through the mouthpiece is an issue, try a Wick 1L -- it is one of the deepest true funnels made.

Don't you wish everyone had the enthusiasm for a mouthpiece that "iiipopes" has for the Wick 1L?

iiipopes · Post by **iiipopes** » Sun Jan 06, 2008 3:45 pm

Thanks. It is a fine mouthpiece. It isn't for every application. For example, as fine as my Wick 1 is for my Besson, because of it having inherently more overtones and the resistance of a comp valve block, I ended up needing a 3rd lung myself to use a 1L on the 186. So I had to discontinue using the Wick 1L on the 186 and go to the Curry, as for my 186 with its retrofit St Pete bell it is darker than most, and I needed a smaller throat with a little bit of curve at the bottom of the funnel to help me regulate and conserve air support.

The reason I mention it is because it is such a fine mouthpiece that is too often written off as just a brass banding mouthpiece, rather than what it is: a true deep Helleberg style mouthpiece. It sounds best on any tuba that is either inherently bright or has a lot of inherent resistance. I ended up giving my Wick 1L to a friend who plays a Holton (probably made by Yammy) 3/4 that is about 25 years old, and he sounds great on it.

For those who have the lungs to support its 8.43 mm throat, it should be on the short list of anyone wanting a darker, broader, bigger tone, all the hype about heavy weight and stainless steel to the contrary notwithstanding.

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